1. Welcome to an introduction to Patterdale Hall.
Year 6

2. Background Owned by Bolton School
Operating successfully for over 15 years

3. Location and Background
Your visit to Patterdale Hall:
In the heart of the Lake District National Park
Private lake Access to South end of Lake Ullswater
Set in over 30 acres of estate.

4. Why Adventure Learning
Builds Teams
Fun
New experiences
Self confidence / Self esteem
New skills
Transferable learning
Self review
Resourcefulness
Cohesion
Learner Engagement
Resilience
Transition
Leadership
Communication
Responsibility
Relationships

5. Activities

6. Canoeing

7. Low Ropes

8. Rock Climbing

9. Kayaking

10. Archery

11. Facilities
Boys and girls bedrooms for between 4 and 8 young people, with school staff close by.
Washrooms and toilets
Group lounge
Games room
Drying room
Dining room

12. Activity Safety Externally regulated and inspected by AALA
Appropriately qualified and trained staff
Well maintained suitable equipment
Flexible approach to working
Generic, specific and dynamic risk assessments

13. Catering Proud to be renowned for the quality of food!!! Hot breakfast
Lunch – Filled sandwiches, taken in or out
Dinner – selection of options
Additionally:
Morning break – Flask out on session
Afternoon break – Flask out of session
Supper – Drink possible before bed.
They can accommodate any dietary requirements if known in advance and will always work with young people to provide food for them that they can eat.

14. Average Day
7:15am Wake up 8:00am Breakfast 9:30am Activities 12:30pm Lunch 1:30pm Activities 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Eve activities Bed time TBC

15. Kit List
Changes of clothes – avoid denim for activities. Joggers are great
Towel and wash kit
2/3 sets of shoes, one indoor, one to get wet and one other.
Sleeping bag (we provide a bottom sheet and pillow and case)
Waterproof coat and trousers (if you have, if not Patterdale can provide).
Seasonal kits (hat and gloves/sunhat and cream)
Warm jumpers
Swimming costume
Bin bag in the suitcase for wet and dirty kit
All packed with the student, labelled where possible.
Do not bring
Electrical items (including mobile phones) and valuables
Your best clothes!
Patterdale will provide all technical and safety equipment for the activities.

16. 27th June – 29th June
The cost of the residential will be £150 in total.
An initial deposit of £20 is required by Wednesday 21st October in order to confirm the booking.

17. Any Questions