Our activities & Sports

We have a purpose-built archery range that can accommodate 2 groups of about 10 per group. We use real bows and real arrows for real fun.

We have small bows for 7 years old and over and adult bows for the 'young at heart'.

1 to 1.5 hour session is usually enough before your fingers start to hurt.

(We can take this activity off site if you have suitable grounds - we also have soft archery suitable for indoors).

Our bouldering wall is suitable for groups of approximately 10. Remember climbing isn't all about going up its about hanging on!

Suitable for 6 years upwards. It is not a large wall but with a variety of fun games it is one of our favourite activities to run for children and adults alike.

Maximum of 10 per session.

We have different size bikes for 8 years old and upwards.

Participants must be able to ride a bike - if some can't we put them on a different activity (if there is one running).

We wear helmets & gloves mandatory.

We always start with teaching/assessing basic skills before progressing out for a ride around the local area.

We are able to run mini training and assessment sessions for GCSE PE.

(We can take this activity off site if you have suitable grounds).

In 2024 we bought a 'new to us' mobile climbing wall. This has been a huge success and we have used it extensively both on site and visiting all sorts of different events. All we need is good access and either a field or car park/playground to run the activity.

(We can take this activity off site if you have suitable grounds).

WOW - one of our most popular activities has been the introduction in 2024 maze/tunnel/cave. Still not totally finished it has provided a maze of tunnels for young people to squeeze through within the constraints of a 40ft container.

(The plan this winter is to continue to transform it from looking like shelves to feeling like a cave!!)

We use two canoes strapped together with a beam to make them robust and secure. 6 to 8 participants working together.

On static sessions at our centre we can play games.

On river trips we set off down river on a mini expedition.

This activity very popular with uniformed youth groups as an evening trip or families at the weekend.

Check out the video below.

This is great during the summer if it's warm ( but also fun if you are wrapped up on a colder day).

You can fall in - so we don't do this on school multi-activity days as it takes too long but can do as a one off activity.

We offer this to older children on the Summer Holiday Club / Skills Club.

It can be done on request as 'Taster Session' for families or friends groups around the club.

It is most popular as a river trip option either guided or self-guided.

You must wear a helmet and 'sensible shoes' - not sandals or crocs.

We have 10 'Jobe' paddleboards.

There is no maximum age but to enjoy it properly you need good core strength and balance.

You will get wet and you must wear strong shoes and if on the river a helmet that we provide.

This can be done on request as 'Taster Session' for family or friends groups.

We can offer wetsuits ( but limited by size so may not fit all)- only a summer activity.

This activity is offered on the river and also local canals.

We have a series of challenges of that take around 10 minutes each. We use a selection to make up into a full session.

The challenges can be varied for children and adults. We find adults have as much fun ( if not more) than younger groups.

We've run these on our site or come to yours (indoors our outside).

Orienteering is all about reading the map and finding markers ( a bit like a treasure hunt but without the treasure - but plenty of satisfaction). Within and around the grounds of our centre we have three permeant courses.

These are from 'Easy' to 'Medium' courses.

Greater Manchester has extensive locations for orienteering and we make use of all of these with some groups.

ALL MAPS CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE

This is one of our most popular activies for children. We offer a whole mixture of activities and these can be done within our grounds, nearby woodland or if you have suitable grounds at your site.

• Building a shelter with a tarp.

• Fire starting with a fire steel.

• Roasting marshmallows (vegan/halal available).

• Making nettle & noodle soup.

• Making tent pegs or mallets.

• Learning to put a tent up.

• Cooking with gas cookers/trangias.

Various other options for youth programmes.

As we are located by the River Mersey we offer river studies to KS2 and KS3 students.

We offer a mixture of worksheets and walking surveys observing the features of the river to stepping into the edge of the river to carry out 'kick tests' to discover the animal and plant life in the river and look at the quality of the water.

Also what better than to get into our rafted canoes and be 'on' the river We can often find fish on the edges, lots of river weed and begin to really understand current and flow of the river.

(we are also able to bring our knowledge to a river near you).

Children love it when we bring out our box of fun!!

• Slackline.

• Face painting.

• Juggling scarves & bean bags.

• Plate spinning.

Mainly used within our Multi Activity Holiday Club

• Camouflage & hide-n-seek games

• 'Defend the flag'.

• 'Sardines'.

Mainly used within our Multi Activity Holiday Club

• Leaf art.

• Mud faces.

• Bracelet making.

• Great chill-out activity or for the less boisterous.