Field Studies and Themed Courses for Schools and Colleges AALA Licensed. Graduate Tutors |
We offer a range of services to education groups: recreational activity sessions to complement your own programme; blocks of two or more days activities; camping trips; programmes leading to a specific goal, such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award; leadership for field studies ...
We have graduate instructors/teachers who can assist with many areas of educational programmes.
Our 'Heritage' themed activity days and breaks are for those who would like to learn more about the surroundings while enjoying healthy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and canoeing. They can be booked as 'one-off' sessions, or combined to make a themed break.
Please contact us to enquire how the courses meet key stage requirements.
Off the Peg:
'Active
History' - South Wales Available from
Easter 2010 Our 'Active
History' programme combines an introduction to
historical themes, combined with relevant outdoor
activities which bring the topic alive. These days
are suitable for adults or families with older
children, looking for a day out with a difference.
Industrial
Heritage • Mostyn
Evans The
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is now a peaceful
scenic waterway and a haven for wildlife, but it
bears many traces of its industrial beginnings.
Travel the canal by
canoe,
learning
about a byegone industrial age from the relics all
around us. • Iestyn
Mortimer
The tramroads of
South Wales once carried quarried and mined
materials to the canals for onward transportation.
Now they are peaceful tracks used for recreation,
but the relics of their past can still be found.
Walk or cycle the tramroad system from quarry to
canal (can be combined with caving, canoeing and/or
kayaking). •
Zephaniah Williams Follow in the
footsteps of the chartists, including a hike across
Mynydd Llangattock to the Chartists' Cave (can be
combined with caving). NB - the
'Industrial Heritage' days can be combined into a
three-day 'Industrial Heritage' activity programme,
which will allow us to spend more time on aspects
of the topic, and on the associated outdoor
activities. Ancient
Arts • Owain
Glyndwr
Archery. Learn
how this ancient art was used in hunting and
warfare, before masterng the basics and testing
your skills at target archery. • Madog
ap Llywelyn A day of
learning how Wales' numerous castles were pivotal
in the history of the nation, fought and defended
by siege warfare. A practical exploration of a
castle, considering the point of view of defenders
and attackers. Building (to scale) and testing your
own siege engine in controlled
surroundings. •
Giraldus Canbrensis Coracle-building.
Once described as "The little boats of the Welsh"
Coracles have been used for fishing and transport
since time immemorial. Learn about the different
coracle designs used throughout Wales, build your
own coracle and put it to the test on the
water! NB - the
'Ancient Arts' days can be combined into a
three-day 'Ancient Arts' activity programme, which
will allow us to spend more time on aspects of the
topic.
Anglesey
Heritage 'Edward
Llwyd' Avalable from
September 2010 - one to five days. •
Walk the
cliff-tops to get an overview of coastal landforms,
then embark by canoe on sheltered water to study
folding at first hand. •
Discover the
wildlife of the inter-tidal zone, on foot and/or by
canoe or kayak*. Each day will look at a different
habitat, and can be taken separately, on as an
extended study. •
'Owain
ap Gruffydd' Avalable from
July 2010 - One to five days. 5-day
Course Full Description •
Five days
exploring the coastal heritage of Anglesey,
visiting key locations each day, on foot and by
canoe or kayak*. *The programme
for this holiday will vary according to the
canoeing/kayaking experience of course members, and
on conditions. Programmes can be arranged which are
suitable for beginners.
Bespoke courses: by arrangement - email with an outline of your requirements.
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We offer accommodation under canvas to schools and youth groups on our activity or field study programmes. Accommodation is in 'Walk-in' 6-8 person tents with separate cooking and dining areas. Camping Equipment is supplied, and you can choose to self-cater or book outside caterers for your camp. £15 per person per night including camp-site fees. |
Activity Programme
Improvised
Rafting and Bushcraft
Duke
of Edinburgh's Award Groups
Accommodation
providers for non-residential courses and
activities.
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Mountain & Water is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority to provide specified activities under the following headings: |
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We are members of:
Institute for Outdoor LearningPembrokeshire Outdoor Charter Group
Brecon Beacons Environmental Charter Group
Marine Conservation Society
Prices vary depending on the input required from the leader; equipment supplied by us etc.
with details of your requirements for a quote or 'phone 01873 831825 to discuss the options.
All courses are non-residential, although camping options are available. Visit our Accommodation page for details of local accommodation suitable for groups.
