HOLIDAY ACTIVITY CLUB
Part of our Access to Adventure Programme
Our Holiday Adventure Club gives young people the chance to explore the outdoors, try new activities, make friends, and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment!
Each day includes a mix of adventurous activities, skills sessions and fun problem solving challenges, both onsite and offsite led by qualified instructors and youth workers.
With sessions running year‑round, including over school holidays, bank holidays and long weekends, there is always something for young people to get stuck into when school is out, no matter the time of year.
You can expect a mix of exciting activities including Archery, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Paddleboarding, Canoeing, Kayaking, MegaSUP, Raft Building, Orienteering, Navigation Skills, Team Building, Problem Solving, Nature Sessions, and more!
For our week‑long tickets, every Friday we head out for an off‑site adventure, giving young people the chance to get out, explore with their new friends and take on experiences they wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to try.
So far our young people have done everything from paddleboarding on Loch Ard & Loch Chon, to exploring the forests and waterfalls of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, building basecamps and navigating deep in the ancient woodland of the Trossachs, journeyed in canoes along the Forth and Clyde canal and climbed the high crags at Auchinstarry Quarry!
🧒 Who Can Attend
We are going to run two age groups so activities can be matched to confidence, ability, and development:
Twechar Explorers - For 8–11 year olds
Twechar Adventurers - For 12–14 year olds
Each group has 8 spaces, ensuring small groups, close supervision, and high‑quality instruction. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to be outdoors and get involved.
📅 A Typical Day
08:45 – Arrive and Check In Arrive at the centre and check in.
09:00 – Morning Briefing and Introductions Meet your group for the day and get prepared for an epic day of adventures!
09:30 – Morning Activity Water or land‑based session, weather depending so please ensure your young adventurer comes prepared for all eventualities.
12:00 – Lunch Time for a break and refuel, either in our adventure hub or enjoying our centres green space.
13:00 – Afternoon Activity Water or land‑based session, weather depending so please ensure your young adventurer comes prepared for all eventualities.
15:00 – Pick‑up Staff handover and sign‑out.
🎒 What to Bring
Please ensure your young adventure comes prepared, they will need a minimum of:
Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing
Full change of clothes
Towel
Packed lunch and water bottle
Spare shoes (including ones that can get wet)
Any medication clearly labelled and handed to staff at drop‑off
Please avoid bringing valuables or mobile phones - we will ask that all phones that are bought along are left inside a locker for the duration of the day.
🌦️ How We Schedule Activities
We rotate activities daily based on weather, water conditions, and the natural environment, which helps us keep sessions safe, enjoyable, and well‑matched to the day. Because of this, we don’t publish a fixed rota in advance, but we work hard to avoid repeating activities within the same week so every child gets a varied and engaging programme.
🤝Behaviour Expectations
We aim to create a positive, welcoming environment where every young person feels safe, included, and able to take part. We expect all participants to show respect for staff, other young people, equipment, and the natural environment. Our team will support children who feel nervous, unsure, or need help settling in. If any behaviour affects safety or the experience of others, participants will be asked to sit out and parents will be expected to collected their child before early.
🩺 Medical and Additional Needs
We welcome young people with a wide range of needs and will always do our best to support them. If your child has medical requirements, allergies, or additional support needs, please share this during booking or contact us in advance so we can plan appropriately. All medication must be clearly labelled and handed to staff at drop‑off. Unfortunately our staff are unable to administer medication.
🛡️Safety & Supervision
All activities are delivered by qualified instructors with appropriate ratios, rescue cover, and safety equipment. Groups are supervised at all times, including during transitions, changing, and breaks. Weather conditions are monitored throughout the day, and alternative activities are used when needed.