School Work

School Activity Days

Bridgwater YMCA has been proudly offering schools in Somerset outdoor pursuit activity days for the last two years. Activity days are designed to be flexible around each schools requirements. The primary learning outcomes during each activity day is geared strongly towards team work helping pupils understand the main components which make up team work in a practical environment.
Communication, support, co-operation and trust.

Activity day activities can include between 3-4 of the following activities depending on group size:

• Canoeing
• Bell boating
• Climbing
• Caving
• Cycling

Example of a popular activity day option for 30 children

Time	Climbing – YMCA Coach	Canoeing – YMCA Coach	Caving – YMCA Coach
09:30 – 09:50	Meet, greet and day briefing
10:00 – 11:00	Group One	Group Two	Group Three
11:00 – 11:15	Refreshment break
11.15 – 12:15	Group Three	Group One	Group Two
12:15 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	Group Two	Group Three	Group One
14:00 – 14:20	Full group de-briefing
14:30	Group pick up

 

Activity Day Prices (prices include VAT)

Activity day with two coaches for up to 24 children	£352.50
Activity day with three coaches for up to 36 children	£459.43
Activity day with four coaches for 40 children	£566.35

To make a booking

Bookings can be made by telephone on 01278 422511 (select option 3 for sports on the alternated call list) or alternatively you can e-mail Nicky.parfitt@bridgwaterymca.org

Download the schools activity flyer here.

Outdoor activity bookings

If you are interested in bring a group of students to Bridgwater YMCA to participate in outdoor pursuits we offer the following activity choices:

• Climbing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Bell boating
• Cycling
• Caving
• Problem solving

All bookings are led by qualified, experienced coaches to ensure that each group gains the best possible experience of outdoor pursuits.

Sessions can be booked on either a one off basis or as a block booking over a number of weeks.

To make a booking

Bookings can be made by telephone on 01278 422511 (select option 3 for sports on the alternated call list) or alternatively you can e-mail Nicky.parfitt@bridgwaterymca.org