THE GREAT OUTDOORSTuesday July 1,2008 Alison ColemanKEEPING the family active over the summer can be a challenge but help is at hand from a growing number of UK camps and activity centres.
The Mount Severn Outdoor Activity Centre, located just outside Llanidloes, in mid-Wales, runs action-packed family breaks throughout the summer holidays.
All activities including kayaking, abseiling,caving, climbing,orienteering, gorge walking, white water rafting, quad biking and pony trekking, are fully supervised by a team of experienced instructors. *** WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS? FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE STRAIGHT AWAY... *** Each holiday week includes a free day and a chance for families to explore the local area. Alternatively, the kids might enjoy doing their own thing this summer at a Superweek summer camp, making new friends and trying out new games and activities. Anthony Chesher, assistant holiday director with the Active Training & Education Trust which organises the Superweeks, said: “The UK is starting to catch on to thesummer camp culture that is well-established in America, and youngsters are seeing the benefits.” Superweeks are available for children aged between eight and 16, and take place at seven different centres. INFORMATION Mount Severn: 01686 412 344/ www.mountsevern.co.uk ATE Superweeks:0845 456 1205/ www.ate.org.uk |
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