Riverschool Family Canoe Adventure (HAFfunded)
Canoe Adventures
A summary
We explore the River Dart estuary in giant canoes, spotting wildlife, learning about rivers, local history and maybe some pirate stories.
We'll stop on the shore somewhere accessible only by boat. Here we build a fire, cook up some food, have a brew, maybe play some games, catch some crabs, chat, chill, appreciate our beautiful location, whatever is appropriate to the age and interests of the group on the day. Riverschool participants will be able to show off their bushcraft and wild cooking skills!
We watch the tide turn and once it is running in our favour we paddle back home.
Think of your Canoe Adventure as a whole day out. A proper adventure.
Paddling is easy for everyone in big, stable canoes, 6-12 people in each.
No prior experience needed!
No upper or lower age limit. So long as we have enough adults/teens to paddle. So we will need to check we have enough adults in the rest of the crew if you're booking more than one <5year old per adult.
Each canoe is skippered by fun, qualified skipper/guide with bushcraft and adventure experience and expert in providing good fun times for parties.
We have been running these adventures since 1999. They are remembered as 'the best day of the holidays' by children up and down the country, many of whom are now grown up and bringing their own children! Proper, timeless, healthy fun for friends and family to enjoy together on the water and on the shore.
We meet at the Quay, Stoke Gabriel, by the Riverschack Devon, where there is parking, cafe, toilets, and bus stop 4-5minute walk away. We allow 15-20 minutes for welcome and introductions, getting kitted up, safety brief and paddle instruction.
Tickets
HAF eligible child
Children eligible for Free School Meals by Devon County Council (not Plymouth or Torbay Councils)
Parent / Carer
Parent / Carer accompanying eligible child (max 2 per child)
HAF eligible child
Children eligible for Free School Meals by Devon County Council (not Plymouth or Torbay Councils)
Parent / Carer
Parent / Carer accompanying eligible child (max 2 per child)
What else do you need to know?
Come dressed for a day outdoors. Sturdy footwear and nothing too precious - little ones are very likely to come home muddy and smelling of woodsmoke!
We'll cook up some food together on the shore and provide some snacks.
You'll need a water bottle each, sun hat, suncream, warm layers, waterproofs. Swimming things (but we can't guarantee swimming).
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
Please note:
If you see a question mark, please contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this item.
About your mentors
Canoe Adventures
Eve Gadd
Christian Buckner
Abi Jones
Hal Gillmore
Learning aims
Aim 1
Aim 2
Aim 3
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
Cancellation policy
We need a minimum number of 6 adults or paddling teens to operate our canoes safely. We need to know numbers and approximate ages of all under 18s.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
