Arethusa Venture Centre

Positive activities in the natural environment

Situated on the banks of the River Medway in north Kent, we have residential facilities for 120 and offer a vast range of exciting and adventurous activities. This picturesque part of rural Kent offers access to historic Rochester and Chatham and is only an hour's drive from London.

Raising achievement

Catering for children from the age of eight upwards, the centre offers a wide range of positive and adventurous activities to help children and young people in their personal development, in confidence - building and problem solving. We focus particularly on the years of transition from primary to secondary school, when research has demonstrated the positive links between our outdoor education and improved attitudes and results at Key Stage 2.

Curriculum linked

All relevant curriculum links for each of the activities by Key Stage have been identified and these are built into our planning meetings with teachers or group leaders.

Building life skills

Positive outcomes are vital and our activities are linked to the development of key life skills such as listening, risk perception, tolerance and trust

Special needs

The learning experiences from adventure activities are also beneficial for young people with more challenging behaviours and special needs. Our qualified Staff are skilled in working with groups of children and young people.

Activities include

Archery, Canoeing, Climbing wall, High and Low Ropes, Initiative Games, Orienteering, Problem Solving, Raft Building, Sailing, Swimming, and off-site visits.

 

Environmental awareness

Arethusa focuses on the importance of protecting the environment. We actively promote recycling, energy conservation and use solar and wind energy at one of our sites.

Activities include - Local walks (beach, estuary, downland), conservation work, woodland studies, trail blazing, mini beasts and pond dipping.

Purpose built accommodation

The centre is suitable for all types of groups and specialises in working with young people from a wide range of organisations including schools, Youth Service, Connexions, mentoring and support agencies, church groups and uniformed organisations. All are welcome.

We offer residential week-long and weekend stays, day visits and courses.







For more information and bookings see

www.arethusaventurecentre.org.uk

Arethusa Venture Centre
Lower Upnor
Rochester
ME2 4XB

Telephone: 01634 719 933
Fax: 01634 295 905

Email: info@arethusaventurecentre.org.uk