A summaryCome and enjoy a morning full of activities, plus a hot nutritious meal during the May half term at the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and Dorset Adventure Park (Tuesday and Thursday). For one week only, we will be offering a range of adventurous and fun outdoor education activities aimed at getting local children active and encouraging an interest in the great outdoors.
Each day, we will offer a fun-filled outdoor activity (weather permitting) before lunch. Not only will the children have great fun on the activity, but they will also enjoy a delicious meal to re-charge their energy levels.
Monday 26th May: Crabbing and Beach Games (at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre)
Embark on a fun-filled day of beach games and experience the thrill of crabbing by the shore. Grab a bucket and net and try your luck at capturing these fascinating creatures. You will learn about different types of crab, their habitats and habits. Plus, we will try all the beach "must-dos: digging holes, making sandcastles and seaside games! Our chef will provide a scrumptious two course meal before you go home.
Tuesday 27th May: Waterpark (at Dorset Adventure Park)
Join the Cumulus team for a morning at Dorset Adventure Park where we will take on two inflatable obstacle courses, that are situated in a scenic location overlooking Corfe Castle. During the session we will jump, splash and climb as we take on the ‘Total Wipeout’ style course, which requires balance and co-ordination and helps to refine motor skills. Wetsuits will be provided but please bring a towel and swimsuit. And to refuel, we will provide a nutritious, scrummy meal at Dorset Adventure Park. Please note that the minimum age for this session is 6+.
Wednesday 28th May: Tunnelling and Crate Stack (at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre)
Endeavour to stack the crates higher and higher, as they wobble beneath you. How high can you build it before it comes crashing down? Then get ready to take on our tunnelling activity like real miners, we prepare with torches and helmets before we go underground and work together as a team to conquer challenges. This improves navigation skills and helps self-confidence. Our Cumulus chef will provide a scrumptious two course meal before you go home.
Thursday 29th May: Mudrun and Axe Throwing (at Dorset Adventure Park)
Come and navigate the Dorset mud trail which consists of 50 obstacles over 2 km, encountering a range of challenges along the way. Together with the Cumulus team, we will climb, swing, crawl and slide our way along the course where there is plenty of mud and muck helping co-ordination and balance as well as providing hilarious muddy fun. Please wear clothes and shoes to get muddy and bring dry clothes and shoes for after. Then, learn the art of axe throwing with expert instructors. To wrap up the morning, included is a hot two-course meal at Dorset Adventure Park.
Friday 30th May: Beach Safety (at Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre)
Come and join us for a morning on the beach learning about how to stay safe in and by the water and what it takes to be a rookie lifeguard. Improve your water confidence and learn some new skills by taking part in beach games and challenges. Wetsuits will be provided but please bring a towel, swimsuit, shoes to wear in the water, dry shoes and clothes for after. On your return to the centre, a delicious two course meal will round off the morning.
