Riverschool Holiday Club

Proper fun & adventure on the Dart estuary

Organisation links
Location address: The Quay, Stoke Gabriel, Stoke Gabriel
Chosen age group:

Ages: 8 - 14 years

Available tickets:
Paid Child ticket £45 per sessionSibling or multiple days £40 per sessionFree HAF Child Free
Next date: Tuesday 27th May,
Funded by Devon County Council
Universal provision
What we'll do
Each day we paddle by giant canoe to our woodland basecamp for activities, free-play, fun, friendship and adventure, or we journey out to explore the Dart estuary. Learn new skills and eat great food that we have cooked up together over the fire. Activities may include games, den-building, nature art and craft, whittling, fire-lighting, cooking, paddling or swimming, foraging and fishing. Take some time out to chill out in a hammock or on the shore. Our fun and friendly staff will be there to help you have the best time. We gather at The Quay, Stoke Gabriel, and our basecamp is across the water near Cornworthy. Activities We plan activities according to tides the weather and the group dynamic. We try and vary things and offer opportunities to progress skills for those attending more than one day, whilst also offering consistency and familiarity for those who need that. River School has a child-led approach and there will be time for children to explore, play and hang out as they choose.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Makaton and PECS trained
Sensory break area
Quiet spaces
Secure environment
Disability communication skills
More information available on request
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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Riverschool Holiday Club
It's crazy how much kids love Riverschool!
We provide fun and rewarding outdoor education and adventure activities for children and adults on the River Dart estuary. We have unique BIG canoes that are very stable, safe and inclusive to all ages and abilities. Riverschool Holiday Club is an initiative of Canoe Adventures Ltd. We have been operating since 1999. We’re licenced by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (HSE), Dart Harbour Authority, and are Ofsted Registered. (Reg no. 2731749)
When you arrive
Please check the times on your booking ticket. - HAF-funded days (which may include some paid-for places) we meet at 1030. - Pay-for-only days we meet at 1000. We will gather on the quay, check we have everything we will need for our day's adventure, learn how to use our paddle, board our canoes and go! - HAF-funded days (which may include some paid-for places) return at 1530. - Pay-for-only days return at 1600. Please drop and collect your children promptly. Please allow us some flexibility on collection time. We will always do our best to be back on time but there maybe conditions on the river which delay our return. If you are unable to attend on the day or you are running more than 10 minutes late, please let us know ASAP via text or call 07706 343744.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Learn to paddle a canoe.
Aim 2
Learn to light a fire in the outdoors and cook on it!
Aim 3
Learn to use a knife to whittle a stick and make cool things.
What will we eat?
HAF-funded days (which may include some paid-for places) we will cook up a healthy feast together over the open camp fire that we made ourselves. This will likely be a stew of some kind with rice or pasta. We'll maybe try a few new things and find out what your favourites are. We will learn a few sweet treats to cook on the fire as well. Pay-for-only days please bring a packed lunch and some healthy snacks. We will cook something on the fire but it is not intended to be a substantial meal. Sweets, sugary snacks and litter are not necessary on Riverschool. Please do not bring.
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid Child ticket
Price£45
InformationFor a single child booked on a single day
Ticket nameSibling or multiple days
Price£40
InformationFor anyone booking Paid Child tickets for siblings or more than one day at the same time. Age 8-14.
Ticket nameFree HAF Child
Price£0
InformationHAF eligibility - families registered for Free School Meals within Devon Authority (not Torbay).
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Where we'll be
The Quay, Stoke Gabriel, Stoke Gabriel, Stoke Gabriel, England, TQ9 6RD
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not generally available, but may be considered with sufficient notice.We are usually oversubscribed so please let us know if you can't make it as someone else may want your place.

My experience is an educational activity and the 14-day cooling-off period under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.

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