LOCKERBIE MANOR ADVENTURE TRIP February 2016 THE BASICS

LOCKERBIE MANOR ADVENTURE TRIP February 2016

THE BASICS Depart Carrick Friday 12 th February at 1 pm Arrive at Manor at approximately 3 pm Depart Manor Monday 15 th February at 1 pm Arrive at Carrick at approximately 3 pm

ACTIVITIES Climbing Zip Wire Rifle Shooting Manor Olympics Orienteering Abseiling Bivouac Exercise Low Ropes Fencing Archery Survival Skills Blind Trail Obstacle Course Mountain Biking Disco

TYPICAL DAILY TIMETABLE 07: 30 Rise & Shine 08: 00 Breakfast 09: 00 -10: 30 Outdoor Pursuit Session 1 10: 30 -10: 50 Break 10: 50 -12: 20 Outdoor Pursuit Session 2 12: 20 -13: 40 Lunch 13: 40 -15: 10 Outdoor Pursuit Session 3 15: 10 -15: 30 Break 15: 30 -17: 00 Outdoor Pursuit Session 4 17: 15 -19: 00 Evening Meal/Free Time 19: 00 -20: 30 Outdoor Pursuit Session 5 Bedtime

WHAT TO PACK 1 piece of luggage Sleeping bag and pillow case Toiletries (no aerosols) Large plastic bag for dirty clothes Bath towel Bottle of water Medication if required (you must inform a teacher) Hair bobbles (hair must be tied back on activities)

CLOTHING REMEMBER: It’s February in Scotland – it is likely to rain and be cold Old clothes and trainers for activity sessions – jeans are not suitable Waterproof clothing (jacket/trousers) Winter wear (hat/gloves) Wellies are not permitted Change of clothes for disco/evenings

WHAT NOT TO BRING Expensive clothing Aerosols Wellies i. Pads/Games consoles (they WILL NOT be insured) Energy drinks (Red Bull/Monster)

MONEY Pupils are permitted to bring a small amount of money as Manor have a tuckshop that sells sweets and drinks. Manor have advised us that pupils should bring coins as they may be unable to change notes. There is no service station stop en route and there are no other shops at the adventure park, therefore: PUPILS SHOULD NOT BE BRINGING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MONEY NO MORE THAN £ 20

MOBILE PHONES Pupils are allowed to bring mobile phones, however, mobile phones will not be allowed when pupils are participating in activities due to the obvious risk of damage. In addition to this they are not covered by Manor Adventure or South Ayrshire’s insurance policies.

FOLLOW US We will be Tweeting photos and news from the trip on the school Twitter account. Follow us at: @Carrick_Academy #Carrick. Manor 16

EMERGENCY CONTACT Should you need to contact us in an emergency the school mobile phone number is included in the hand out and the contact number for the activity centre is: 01576 205745