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Welcome to Acorn Travel Group A world of adventure, education and engagement

Welcome to Acorn Travel Group A world of adventure, education and engagement. Started by teachers nearly 30 years ago, Acorn has become one of the best known school travel operators Acorn remains an independent company offering personal attention and unbeatable value for money

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Welcome to Acorn Travel Group A world of adventure, education and engagement

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  1. Welcome to Acorn Travel GroupA world of adventure, education and engagement • Started by teachers nearly 30 years ago, Acorn has become one of the best known school travel operators • Acorn remains an independent company offering personal attention and unbeatable value for money • Exemplary safety record • Fully licensed, accredited and bonded

  2. Acorn Travel Group Products Adventure Educational Tours Snowsports Worldwide Family Holidays

  3. Exemplary Safety Record “Safety will always be Acorn’s most important responsibility. We set our standards at the highest level and never compromise. Our unsurpassed Safety Management System has been developed in conjunction with The Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), following Health & Safety Executive guidelines”. Jamie Gardiner, Managing Director of Acorn Travel Group

  4. Governing Bodies and accreditations AALA: The Adventure ActivitiesLicensing Service inspects activity centres and other activity providers on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). RYA: The Royal Yachting Association is the governing body for dinghy sailing and windsurfing in the UK. STF: The School Travel Forum is a group of leading school tour operators that promotes good practice and safety in school travel. ABTA: The Association of British Travel Agents is the UK's premier trade association for tour operators and travel agents. Our ABTA bond guarantees your financial security. ROSPA: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life. Acorn is a member of RoSPA and our Safety Management System has been developed in conjunction with RoSPA. ATOL: ATOL is a protection scheme for flights and air holidays, managed by the CivilAviation Authority (CAA). Our ATOL number is ATOL 5525. IOL: The Institute for Outdoor Learning encourages outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the outdoors. BCU: The British Canoe Union is the governing body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking in the United Kingdom BAHA: The British Activity Holiday Association is the trade association for private sector providers of activity holidays and courses with the objective of ensuring high standards of safety, instruction and quality of activities. BSC: The British Safety Council is one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations. Acorn Head Office is an approved BSC training centre for Health And Safety at Work and all senior staff have a level one qualification.

  5. Acorn has been awarded the LOtC Quality Badge What are the benefits of the Quality Badge? • The Quality Badge provides an assurance that a provider: • Offers ‘what it says on the tin’; • Takes account of the needs of users; • Has an emphasis on ‘learning/skills outcomes’; and • Operates in a healthy and safe environment • Local authorities, other employers, the education workforce and parents will be able to recognise and have confidence in the Quality Badge scheme.

  6. Your trip to Ardres with Acorn

  7. Ardres, Northern FranceA pretty town, 25 minutes drive from Calais

  8. About Ardres Acorn’s Ardres centre has a superb lakeside setting, perfect for watersports. The centre is a short walk away from the pretty town centre. The local area is delightful, with some excellent markets nearby, as well as some pretty French towns and beaches. Ardres is within easy reach of the World War 1 battlefields and is a four-hour drive away from Disneyland Paris.

  9. Highlight of the trip – Fun Boats!

  10. Sample Programme

  11. Full List of Activities Abseiling Raft Building High Ropes Bushcraft Fun Boats Canoeing Archery Mission Impossible Kayaking Climbing Tower Fencing Funboats Trapeze Dragon Boating

  12. The Camping Experience!

  13. Benefits of camping and the Acorn Village • Lots of fun • Camping heightens the real outdoor adventure • Strong sense of community • A secure environment • Easy to monitor environment (for Party Leaders) • A Village Manager to look after you throughout your stay • Your own exclusive area (groups of 40+)

  14. Acorn Meals • Acorn’s daily menu’s are planned to be both tasty and nutritious and we serve a variety of meals from traditional favourites to local specialities, all prepared on centre • Meals are served by Acorn staff in the village marquee • Special dietary requirements are of course catered for-please let us know in advance • All meals are provided whilst on centre • Snacks are available to buy from the on-site shop

  15. Acorn Staff

  16. Acorn Staff All Staff are recruited in the UK and are CRB Checked They all go through a comprehensive induction process and specific training programme All Lead Instructors are NGB Qualified. Our dedicated team of staff will be on hand to ensure that you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful trip.

  17. Suggested Kit List • Sleeping bag / duvet • Pillow • Mattress cover (sheet) • Nightclothes • Bath towel / hand towel • Casual clothes for evening • Disposable camera/films • Insect repellent • Old T-shirts • Jumper(s) and or fleece(s) • Money belt • Pen & paper • Plastic bag(s) for dirty clothes • Plug adaptor for hairdryer • Socks • Sunglasses • Sun hat • Swimming gear • Tie-on for glasses / sunglasses • Toiletries • Torch and spare batteries • Tracksuit bottoms • Trousers/jeans/shorts • Underwear • Waterproof sun cream • Waterproofs (top & bottoms) • Wet Shoes PLEASE DO NOT BRING EXPENSIVE ITEMS SUCH AS IPODS, CAMERAS, PSPS, MOBILE PHONES OR JEWELLERY - AS THESE MAY NOT BE INSURED.

  18. Quotes from Acorn customers “A fantastic experience! Children and staff came back glowing with a real sense of achievement. Thank you!” Mapperley Plains Primary School “The package is excellent with emphasis on fun and safety. Acorn is very lucky to employ such committed young people who so clearly enjoy their work. It is unusual to see such high professional standards in such young people. They did wonders as role models for our youngsters.‘‘ St Johns School “We have had an excellent week and more importantly the children have enjoyed every minute. The staff work hard to provide an enriching experience for all children and encourage them to overcome personal fears and their expectations of themselves. Thank You”Balshaws

  19. Any Questions?

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