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Holiday Activities

Holiday Activities

Half Day Paddle & Activity Sessions

Bushcraft & Paddle Afternoon

(8 to 16 years)
3 hour session - £37

These sessions are for young people who want to have fun paddling as well as some additional land based fun activities.
Bush craft, fire making, nature walk, den building & canoeing

Canoes, wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied

  • 25th July - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 1st August - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 8th August - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 15th August - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 22nd August - 09.30 to 12.30
  • 29th August - 09.30 to 12.30

 

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

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Holiday Club

Holiday Club Paddle & activity full days

(8 to 16 years)
1 day session - £55

A whole day of fun filled activities including at least one watersport each day, other activities include team games, scavenger hunts, raft building and more! Each activity day has a different selection of activities to keep you busy, why not book all three to experience all the fun.

All equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids is supplied

  • 22nd July - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 23rd July - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 24th July - 09.30 to 16.30 (FULL)
  • 29th July - 09.30 to 16.30 (FULL)
  • 3oth July - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 31st July - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 5th August - 09.30 to 16.30 (FULL)
  • 6th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 7th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 12th August - 09.30 to 16.30 (FULL)
  • 13th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 14th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 19th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 20th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 21st August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 26th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 27th August - 09.30 to 16.30
  • 28th August - 09.30 to 16.30

*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.

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Summer Holiday Sailing and Paddle courses

As well as our Holiday Club, we offer the following holiday activities:

Sailing - Click here for Sailing Course information

 

Paddling/kayaking - Click here for Paddle course information

 

Paddleboarding - Click here for paddleboarding information

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay with Childcare Vouchers

Unfortunately we are unable to accept childcare vouchers as payment as we are not Ofsted registeted.

Is safety cover provided

On water safety cover is provided by our qualified team during every watersports session at Stanborough.

What should I bring with me?

  • A complete change of clothing, including socks & underwear: swim wear and a t-shirt to wear in the water
  • Sun hat, sun cream and water bottle on warmer days
  • Layers of lightweight clothing to be worn under a wetsuit on colder days
  • A lightweight waterproof jacket
  • A towel 
  • If you wear glasses you will need a strap to keep them secure

Do I need to wear a wetsuit?

Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are supplied by us; you are welcome to wear your own wetsuit if you prefer. Wetsuits are optional in hot weather.

Is there anywhere to change and leave my belongings?

We have changing rooms and hot showers for your comfort & convenience.

A non-secure bag drop area will be available outside so please avoid bringing any valuable items with you.

Do courses still go ahead when it rains?

Yes, all courses and sessions still go ahead during the rain - you are going to get wet anyway!

Sessions will only be cancelled in cases of dangerous environmental conditions (i.e. lightning storms, serious fog or flooding).

Parking

We operate a camera parking system; you get 20 minutes free to drop off and pick up your child

A reduced parking rate is available for Adults taking part in booked activities; please speak to our team on arrival before paying for your parking.  

If you are registered with Hozah automatic payments, please contact us at stanborough@gll.org at least 48 hours before your visit so that we can apply your discount.

Please note we are unable to refund Hozah auatomatic payments 

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