1. Thursday 19th May and Friday 20th May 2016
Fox Howl Residential
Thursday 19th May and Friday 20th May 2016

2. Purpose of the visit Experience a different environment
Work as part of a team
Tackle new problems
Motivate & communicate
Enjoyment
Create long lasting memories
-Gives experience of learning outside the classroom.

3. Conway Centres - Delamere

4. Fox Howl Education centre
Ideally placed within Delamere Forest.
Offers easy, safe access into the forest without the need to walk along busy roads.
Offers homely residential experience, for which our school has the sole use of all facilities during our stay.
Its accommodation is split over two levels, with easy access to all areas.
Provides a separate classroom area, adventure playground, separate wildlife pond, dining room and social area.

5. Dormitories

6. Dormitories
There are 2 large dormitories, one upstairs and one downstairs.
These consist of fully made bunk beds.
Both are situated next to staff bedrooms.
-These will be split into boys and girls. -

7. The food is child friendly, plentiful and nutritious.
Breakfast
A selection of cereals, juice and yogurts.
A cooked breakfast at 8-15am.
Lunch
A substantial hot meal or packed lunch option.
Evening Meal
An excellent cooked dinner is provided.
Snacks
Tea, coffee, milk, juice, hot chocolate, biscuits and toast are available throughout the day in the dining room.
Vegetarians, Vegans and special diets/allergies are carefully catered for.
-We will always eat with the children. -

8. Itinerary The 2 days are packed full of exciting activities including
Den building.
Orienteering.
Exploring the forest.
Searching for mini-beasts.
Pond dipping.
Collecting natural materials.
Making our own forest Art in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.
Return home for the end of the school day.

9. Den building

10. Forest Art

11. Mini beast hunt
Compare and contrast the creatures found within the forest with those found within streams and ponds.

12. Orienteering
Navigate your way around a set course, using a map to follow clues as part of a small team.

13. The benefits for each and every child
Education outside the classroom.
Develop an inner confidence.
Personal achievement.
Develop self esteem.
Develop social skills.
Develop team building skills.
Experience new / exciting activities.
Learn respect for others.
Inspire Writing.

14. What to pack? Waterproof coat Cap/hat Indoor and outdoor shoes
At least 2 full sets of clothes
Jumper/fleece
Nightwear
Wash kit and towel
Pencil case
A 1st class stamp
Torch
Book/comic
Back pack
Packed lunch for the first day
Drinks container – re-sealable
Carrier bag for wet clothes
Blanket (not essential)
Teddy

15. Please don’t send MP3 players / iPods DS and PSPs Sweets
Additional Food
Money

16. Dates
Depart Thursday 19th May
Return Friday 20th May

17. Travel arrangements Travel We will travel there and back by coach.
Insurance
We use LA insurance policy.

18. Costings The total cost of the trip is approximately £70 including:
Accommodation
All meals and snacks
Coach travel to and from Fox Howl
All activities
To secure your child’s place we will ask for a deposit of £20 before the Christmas Holidays.
The remainder can be paid by instalments.

19. Fox Howl rocks!!