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Activities

Discover a wide range of outdoor adventures at Dolphin House, where every activity is designed to challenge, inspire, and connect you with nature. From exciting cliff descents to peaceful paddle sessions, our activities offer something for everyone, no matter your skill level. Explore the outdoors, build new skills, and create unforgettable memories with us.

Coasteering

Navigate the rocky coastal environment on our door step and leap into the sea in this adrenaline-pumping adventure.

Caving

Delve into hidden underground passages, discovering a mysterious world of natural rock formations and caverns teeming with history.

Team Building

Engage in fun, challenging activities that foster teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

Rock Pooling

Explore the pools along the shore at low tide, discovering fascinating marine life in their natural habitat.

Canoeing

Explore the local rivers from a unique perspective.

Archery

Hone your aim and focus with a bow and arrow, hitting targets in the Castle’s Boathouse.

Abseiling

Descend rocky cliffs with ropes, experiencing the thrill of vertical drops while mastering control and confidence.

Biking

Explore trails and rugged terrain on two wheels, combing adventure with stunning scenic views of the country park.

A typical four day Residential programme

Day 1

Morning

Arrival and Introduction
Allocation of dormitories and issue of equipment
Lunch/Free time

Afternoon

Team Challenges
Woodland Adventure
Dinner/Free time

Evening

Night Walk
Diary Session
Suppers/Showers
Bed/Lights Out!

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast
Dormitory inspection
Organise packed lunch and personal equipment
Leave for a full days hill-walking

Evening

Rock Pooling
Diary Session
Supper/Showers
Bed/Lights out!

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast
Dormitory inspection
Organise packed lunch and personal equipment
Explore coastal environment, including caving

Afternoon

Rotation of adventure activities including stand up paddle-boarding, canoeing, archery, abseiling or trail biking
Dinner/Free time

Evening

Showers

Diary Session
Beach Fire/Disco
Pupil Entertainment
Supper
Bed/Lights Out

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast
Cleaning and Clearing of Dormitories
Dormitory Inspection
Outdoor activities including orienteering
Lunch

Afternoon

Equipment Hand in
Diary Session and Summary of Week

2.00pm Departure

A typical two day Residential programme

Day 1

Morning

Arrival and Introduction
Team Challenges
Lunch

Afternoon

Land based adventure activities rotation including abseiling, archery or caving

Dorm allocation and settle in
Dinner/Free time

Evening

Woodland adventure night walk or rockpool exploration

Suppers/Showers
Bed/Lights Out!

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast
Organise packed lunch and personal equipment
Adventure activities including water-sports or trail-biking

Afternoon

Equipment Hand in

Review session on the beach

3.00pm Departure

All of our programmes are subject to change based on the needs of the group, weather conditions and topics associated to the Curriculum for Excellence.

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