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Acorn Adventure has 35 years’ experience
and has built up an excellent reputation for high quality
activities, staff and `camp life`. We have eight Adventure
Camps in the UK and Europe. New for 2017, we are
introducing Adventure trips to India and Sports Tours.
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Normandy Adventure (Northern France)
Alpine Adventure (Aosta Valley, Italy)
Ardèche Adventure (South of France)
Dordogne Adventure (South West France) New For 2017!
Brecon Beacons Adventure (Wales)
GCSE PE/BTEC Courses (Wales)
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Thank you
for choosing Acorn Adventure.
Our philosophy is to inspire a love
of the great outdoors in young people
so that they go on to lead active lives and
develop a special connection with nature.
I started Acorn Adventure back in the
early eighties, following many successful
trips with my own pupils as a teacher.
My aim was, and still is, to give young
people the opportunity to experience
adventure in an environment
that encourages a passion for the
outdoors, individual confidence and a
`community spirit`.
We have eight Adventure Camps in
some incredible locations in France,
Italy, Spain and Wales, all of which have
been carefully developed with this aim
in mind. At the majority of our camps,
we combine the `Acorn Village` living
environment with exciting activity
programmes that take place in natural
outdoor environments, wherever we can.
CHOOSE ACORN
ADVENTURE
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We’ve built up an excellent reputation
for delivering quality, safe adventure trips,
that are focused on providing the best
and most affordable outdoor experience.
As one of the last remaining independent
school and group travel operators,
we pride ourselves on being big enough
for you to have confidence, old enough
to be experienced and fundamentally,
small enough to care.
I hope to see you at one
of our Adventure Camps soon!
Andrew Gardiner
Founder and Chairman
of Acorn Adventure
adventure programmes
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caves, beaches and rivers
Excellent reputation for professional,
enthusiastic staff who regularly
engage and interact with groups
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to offer you a more personal
service throughout the booking
process and during your stay
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developed to offer the
best group outdoor experience.
We let our Adventures
speak for themselves...
“Continually impressed with the
patience and enthusiasm from early
morning through to night!”
1st Gretton Scouts
“Pupils were challenged by all the
activities & the staff were really good
at getting the best out of them.”
Canterbury Steiner School
THE
MEDITERRANEAN
Adventure
A water sports paradise, this action-packed adventure
ensures plenty of time soaking up the Costa Brava sunshine
and cooling down in the crystal clear blue Mediterranean
Sea. From Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) to Pico-sailing,
Snorkelling to Banana Boating (Optional extra charge).
This is the ideal water sports trip for schools and groups.
As well as an action-packed beach
water sports programme, delivered by
our qualified instructors, you will also get
to enjoy a day at Waterworld in Lloret de
Mar - Europe’s largest waterpark.
With its water pistes, speed slides, rafting
river, jacuzzis and `Le Calma` pools, this is
guaranteed to be a real trip highlight.
We also include a day trip to Barcelona,
which is a popular visit about an hour and
a half away. Known as one of Europe’s
most spectacular cultural treasures, you
can spend the day exploring Barcelona’s
medieval lamp lit lanes, Gaudí masterpieces
or many visit the Nou Camp Stadium.
Our Mediterranean Adventure Centre
is within a private Acorn zone of a large
Spanish complex, offering excellent facilities
including a large swimming pool, crazy golf,
pizzeria, café/bar, 5 a side football pitch
and open air disco.
“Outstanding focus
on safety & welfare.”
41st Edinburgh Boys Brigade
Our water sports take place on Cala Carles
beach, a 20 minute walk away; offering crystal
clear waters and a sheltered bay, ideal for
delivering safe group water sport sessions.
Prices
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The Costa Brava is a 160km stretch
of beautiful, rugged coastline in
the region of Catalonia and is
known for its blue flag beaches,
mountain scenery, tranquil villages
and hot summers.
activities
Our exciting adventure programme in Spain
makes full use of the ocean and combines this nicely
with a bit of culture and fun at the waterpark. On water sport
days you will be based here for the whole day and our staff
will serve lunch `al fresco` on the beach. There will be
opportunities to visit the pretty fishing village of Tossa de Mar
and the waterpark is just 3km away.
SAMPLE
PROGRAMME
Sailing
Climbing
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Paddle
boarding
Water World
Park
Target
sports
Barcelona
day trip
Banana
boats
Dive taster
Organised evening activities
included. Optional activities
(extra charge) Banana boats,
Dive taster.
Mediterranean Adventure Programme (9 days, 6 nights including travel)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Depart
Friday
Overnight Travel
Travel
Arrive
Tour
Dinner, Swimming pool/relax
Sunday
Breakfast
Beach Day
Sailing
Buffet lunch on the beach
Beach Day
Snorkelling
Swimming pool
Dinner
Quiz
Monday
Breakfast
Waterworld
Packed lunch
Waterworld
Dinner
Target sports
Tuesday
Breakfast
Beach Day
Kayaking
Buffet lunch on the beach
Beach Day
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Swimming pool
Dinner
Tossa de Mar evening visit
Saturday
Breakfast
Day trip to Barcelona
(packed lunch provided)
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Breakfast
Beach Day
Choice of beach activities
Dinner
Climbing
Buffet lunch on the beach - Beach Day
Choice of beach activities or the option
to do Banana Boating/Dive Taster
Swimming Pool
Dinner
Open Air Disco
Breakfast
Swimming
Depart
Travel (packed lunch provided)
Travel
Return Home
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample programme and is subject to change.
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STAFF
We are regularly praised for our
professional, enthusiastic, NGB
qualified staff who are focused on
delivering a safe and fun experience.
Our aim is to ensure that your learning • NGB Qualified staff
outcomes are achieved and your • Recruited and trained by Acorn
expectations are met. • DBS checked
• High level of staff/group
contact time
ACTIVITY
CHECKLIST
All activities are delivered by our qualified/assessed team
* Fully
accredited activity provider
* Full day
at Waterworld (included in the price)
* Full activity
programme included in the price (including evening entertainment)
* On-site swimming
pool available for free time as well as a range of excellent facilities
* Day trip to Barcelona
* Tossa de Mar and Lloretincluded
de Mar close by
* All activities within walking
distance of the accommodation area
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Healthy
Wholesome
Accommodation
Food
Breakfast and dinner is served in the
large on-site canteen that is used to cater
for groups of young people.
There is plenty to choose from to get your group
fuelled for a day of adventure. When down on the beach,
our staff serve lunch to the group `buffet style`,
typically offering a range of baguettes,
salad, fruit, crisps and a drink.
When at the waterpark and visiting Barcelona,
you will be provided with a packed lunch
and for those that want something hot
or additional, there are places to eat within
the waterpark and in Barcelona.
Our Mediterranean Adventure
centre is in a private Acorn zone of the
Cala Llevado complex in the Ardenya
National Park on the Costa Brava.
We carefully selected this complex
because of its close proximity to a
sheltered bay for water sports and its
excellent on-site facilities.
Accommodation is in lockable wooden
en-suite cabins and the excellent facilities
include: large swimming pool, 5 a side
football pitch, crazy golf, open air disco,
pizzeria and cafe/bar.
The wooden cabins sleep between three and
eight people and in order to make your trip easier
to organise, we give all group leaders a plan of
designated cabins before arrival. Throughout
your stay, our team are always on hand to support
you and will entertain your group. Throughout
the night, a member of Acorn staff is on duty.
Because your group cabins are all in one
area and a private Acorn zone, it’s an easy
environment for you to manage and our staff
are all on hand to support you with your group
throughout your stay.
“The pupil cabins were spacious and
in close proximity which made it ideal
for pupils to interact & socialise.”
Aboyne Academy
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Breakfast and dinner is served in a canteen
within the complex. Whilst at the beach,
our team will serve a cold buffet and you
will have packed lunches for your day trips
to Barcelona and Waterworld.
There is a beach cafe located at the
water sport venue, offering a shaded area
and additional refreshments such as
ice creams and snacks/drinks.
Facilities
n-suite wooden cabin accommodation
*ELarge
swimming pool
*Bar/restaurant
*Pizzeria
*Shop
*Crazy Golf
*5 a side football pitch
*Weekly open air disco
*Acorn office & 24 hour support from Acorn staff on-site
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*WTossa
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*Lloretde
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*Waterworld
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2017 PRICES
Mediterranean Adventure
Prices based on 35 paying people.
Less than 35? Email info@acornadventure.co.uk for a quotation.
9 days, 6 nights by coach
Your safety
and fun is our
top priority
Over thirty five years, we have
built up an excellent reputation for
safety and quality and we comply fully
with Local Authority requirements.
We are proud to set our safety
standards at the highest level
and never compromise.
Due to our stringent standards of safety,
we seek accreditations through the most
respected bodies in the industry including
the British Canoe Union (BCU), Royal Yachting
Association (RYA), The Adventure Activities
Licensing Service (AALS), for activities that fall
within their remit, The School Travel Forum (STF),
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
and Adventure Mark.
All of our Adventure Camps are regularly
assessed by qualified external auditors, as
well as our own internal Technical Advisors,
ensuring we are always working to the
highest safety standards.
TRAVEL
As part of your package, we organise door to door
coach transportation, which includes travel by executive
coach, return ferry crossing (Dover-Calais), transport
to and from activities & your excursion. Our executive
coaches typically come with comfortable seating,
DVD player, air conditioning and a WC.
We have a strong network of good quality, reliable
coach operators. As members of the School Travel
Forum (STF), our coach operators must conform to
stringent safety standards and are regularly audited
to ensure these high standards are maintained.
Travel times
During your journey and trip, we offer 24 hour
telephone support, which means that you
always have our full support.
Want to know more?
info@acornadventure.co.uk
01384 398 870
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The journey from Calais to Cala Llevado
takes approximately 17 hours, with plenty
of rest breaks along the way.
Dates
Price
19th May - 25th May
£599
26th May - 1st June
£689
2nd June - 15th June
£599
16th June - 29th June
£609
30th July - 20th July
£689
21st July - 27th July
£549
28th July - 31st August
£529
What’s included?
• Return travel from the UK by coach and ferry
• Full board accommodation in lockable en-suite cabins
• Full activity programme • Entry to Waterworld waterpark • Use of the large on-site swimming pool & facilities • Day trip to Barcelona (not including any entry charges to visits) • Evening entertainment programme
• All instruction, equipment and facilities for outdoor activities • 1:8 free ratio of free places for teachers and accompanying adults
• 24 hour helpline throughout your trip
• 10% off Acorn Family Holidays How to book
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