1. Information for Parents and Pupils
Ardmay House
Information for Parents and Pupils

2. Where are we?
Ardmay House is located on the shores of Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

4. Getting ready for your trip

6. What should I pack/not pack?
Old comfy warm clothes
Lots of socks and underwear
Trainers
Jammies
Midge repellent/sun tan lotion (seasonal)
Wash kit and towel
Lunch box and water bottle
Disposable camera
Ipods/MP3 Players
Mobile phones
Digital cameras
Electronic games and equipment
Brand new clothes/jeans
Kit List on

7. Arriving at Ardmay
Coach will leave from school – don’t bring too many sweeties for the journey!
Welcome to the house, find your bedroom and getting to know the house and grounds.
Find out your group and meet your instructor for the week.
Lunch at Ardmay – you won’t need a packed lunch on Monday.
Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where the fire exits are.
First activity – Forest adventure.

8. Forest Adventure

9. Outdoor Activities
During the residential week at Ardmay House you will take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

10. Canoeing

12. Climbing/Abseiling

14. Mountain adventure

15. Problem Solving

16. Orienteering

17. Weaseling

18. John Muir Award Four Challenges
You are invited to follow in the footsteps of John Muir and his life-long journey of discovery and exploration to help conserve the special qualities of wild places and to share his experiences with others.
At the heart of each John Muir Award lie four challenges;
Discover a wild place
Explore its wildness
Conserve – take some personal responsibility
Share your experiences

19. Staff and Safety High staff to child ratio. AALA licence
All staff enhanced disclosure checked
and highly qualified with NGB qualifications.

20. On a Monday evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home
On a Monday evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

21. Evening Activities Indoor Games Team Challenge
After dinner there will be some time to relax and have a shower before the evening activities which run from 7-9pm.
These include:
Indoor Games
Team Challenge

22. At Ardmay we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu.
Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, fruit juice.
Lunch: Soup Filled rolls, fruit, crisps, and juice.
Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding.
Supper: Biscuits and juice.
Special dietary requirements are catered for on request

23. End of the week – home time!
On a Friday morning, we do a big clean up before the bus arrives.
There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

24. We do a review of all we have achieved during the week before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

25. Any Questions? Further information including FAQs,
a sample menu and kit list can be
found in the ‘schools’ section of our
website:
For any more information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
By telephone: By

26. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Ardmay soon!