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Outdoor
Adventure
Courses for KS2, KS3 & KS4
Welcome
Welcome to Acorn, school travel specialist for over 27 years.
Derwent We have always believed passionately that learning outside
Water
the classroom is vital to a well-rounded education.
WALES The experiences gained through our adventure courses
to your adventure with Acorn! ENGLAND
achieve all the essential learning outcomes of high
Brecon
Beacons quality outdoor education.
Ardres However, the Acorn experience stretches far beyond
the academic - raising self-confidence, motivation and
self-esteem. Our Outdoor Adventure is all about true
Hauteville-sur-Mer adventure, real outdoors, fantastic activities: screams of
delight, splashes of water, mud-angels and boundless fun!
FRANCE All this is achieved by our committed focus on taking children
outside their comfort zones, challenging them, teaching them
about risks and how to manage them and ensuring they all
leave with achievements beyond their wildest imagination.
Villeneuve
ITALY You will experience first hand the positive difference our
Labeaume trips make to every child in your group.
Narbonne
SPAIN
Cala Canyelles Why choose Acorn?
• A simply unforgettable camping experience
• Extensive range of adventurous activities
Contents • Nine outdoor adventure centres in France, Italy,
4-5 Learning outside the classroom Spain and UK
SPAIN Party Leader Guide
6-7 Exemplary safety management 24-25 Costa Brava - Cala Canyelles 36-37 Helpful planning guide. • Dedicated and enthusiastic staff
8-9 Your adventure starts here Our staff
• Highly personal service
10-11 The Acorn Village WALES 38-39 What’s included in your trip.
26-27 Brecon Beacons - Tan Troed How to book • Exemplary safety record, members of BAHA and STF
FRANCE 28-29 Brecon Beacons - Royal Oak 40-41 Your travel choices
Working with Action for Children • Fully licensed, accredited and bonded
12-13 Ardèche - Labeaume
ENGLAND 42-43 Booking conditions • The most memorable outdoor learning experience!
ITALY 30-31 Lake District - Derwent Water
14-15 Aosta Valley - Villeneuve
INDIA
FRANCE 32-33 Acorn in India
16-17 Mediterranean - Narbonne
18-19 Two Centre Adventure DIVERSE EARTH
20-21 Normandy - Hauteville-sur-Mer 34-35 Worldwide adventures
22-23 Opal Coast - Ardres
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Learning outside
the classroom
Learning for life - The importance of outdoor education has Learning Outcomes of
never been recognised more. The variety of Government initiatives Outdoor Education
Acorn’s adventure programmes achieve all ten learning outcomes
such as the “Learning outside the Classroom” manifesto, Quality of high quality outdoor education, as highlighted by the English
Badge Scheme and “Every Child Matters” reinforce the significance Outdoor Council’s High Quality Outdoor Education guide.
of good quality outdoor experiences in the life of every child. Acorn is Enjoyment as a motivator - the enjoyment our activities bring is
the strongest motivator and helps young people adopt a positive,
fully involved with and supports these initiatives; our adventure ‘can-do’ attitude which transfers to other areas of their lives.
camps extend learning beyond the classroom, offering enrichment Confidence and aspirations - young people gain self-confidence
and self-esteem through tackling challenges and achieving
opportunities and helping young people develop new interests, new
success.
skills and new confidence in themselves and what they can achieve. Social awareness - developing self awareness and social skills
and appreciation of the contributions and achievements of oneself
and others.
“We believe that every young person should experience
Environmental awareness - learning to appreciate the natural
the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of environment and understanding the importance of conservation and
learning and personal development, whatever their age, sustainable development.
ability or circumstances.” “Learning Outside The Classroom” Manifesto Activity skills - acquiring a range of skills in outdoor activities,
expeditioning and exploration.
Personal qualities - displaying increased initiative, self-reliance,
Acorn and ‘Every Child Matters’ responsibility, perseverance and commitment.
Learning outside the classroom provides a powerful route to the ‘Every Child Matters’ Key skills - developing communication, problem solving,
outcomes. Our adventure trips contribute to each of the five key outcomes of leadership and team working.
‘Every Child Matters’ in the following way:
Health and fitness - learning to appreciate the benefits of
physical fitness and the lifelong value of participation in healthy
leisure activities.
Every Child Matters
Increased motivation and appetite for learning - contributing
to raised levels of attainment in other aspects of their education.
Be Healthy Stay Safe Enjoy and Make a Positive Achieve
Broadened horizons - becoming open to a wider range
Achieve Contribution Economic
of employment opportunities and life chances.
Well-Being
National Curriculum links
Acorn promotes Children and young Acorn supports Acorn helps children Acorn promotes
The nature of the outdoor experience, together with professionally
healthy choices people are informed enjoyment through develop socially and life long learning
instructed activity sessions, can satisfy several requirements
Models a healthy about key risks and learning emotionally Raises ambitions of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 16+:
lifestyle how to deal with them Contributes to personal Encourages pupils and expectations
Acorn provides a and academic growth to engage in decision Helps prepare Personal, social and health education, Citizenship,
Is physically
challenging safe environment Challenges, stretches, making and respond children to co-exist Physical Education, Extending opportunity.
Acorn staff are trained motivates, engages, to challenge in a community
Is emotionally engaging
in child protection raises achievement Helps build positive Contributes to ‘a good Review and reflect
Models quality relationships quality education’ At the end of your Acorn Experience, students will participate in
Helps to develop our Review and Reflect session. These sessions are innovative,
self-confidence fun, dynamic and are facilitated by fully trained staff. They are
Teaches to show designed to enhance the “experiential learning” that takes
initiative place during an Acorn visit.
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Exemplary
Safety Management Reliable, reputable
and safe
Safety will always be our most important responsibility School Travel Forum
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compromise. Our unsurpassed Safety Management best practice and safety in school travel.
All full members of the STF adhere to a
System has been developed in conjunction with RoSPA, rigorous code of practice and safety management
standards that are externally verified each
following Health & Safety Executive guidelines. year by leading Health and Safety consultants.
All our procedures are in line with the Department for
What can you do to ensure your next school visit is Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) guide “Health
and Safety of Pupils on Educational visits” (HASPEV)
safe and secure? This simple checklist will help you and our Health and Safety policy covers all aspects
to choose a credible supplier: of safety on your trip.
Accreditation required Acorn
Licensed by the government AALA accreditation
Safety of activities and accommodation BAHA accreditation
Safety of watersports BCU and RYA approved training centres*
Transport safety STF membership
Financial security ABTA and ATOL bond Governing bodies and accreditation
You can book in confidence with Acorn, the UK’s leading provider of real adventure to schools.
*Acorn managed centres only. Where activities are provided by 3rd parties in Europe, local regulations apply. AALA: The Adventure Activities Licensing BAHA: The British Activity Holiday Association is the trade
Look for the BCU & RYA logos on the relevant pages. Service inspects activity centres and association for private sector providers of activity holidays
other activity providers on behalf of the and courses with the objective of ensuring high standards
Health and Safety Executive (HSE). of safety, instruction and quality of activities.
Safety of our centres and activities
ABTA: The Association of British RYA: The Royal Yachting Association is the governing
Full implementation of our Safety Management System ensures that our
Travel Agents is the UK's premier trade body for dinghy sailing and windsurfing in the UK.
centres operate to the highest standards possible and are prepared for any association for tour operators and travel
foreseeable eventuality. agents. Our ABTA bond guarantees your
STF: The School Travel Forum is a group of leading
financial security.
All relevant activities at our UK centres are accredited by the Adventurous school tour operators that promotes good practice
Activity Licensing Service (AALA). Tel: 029 2075 5715. and safety in school travel.
ATOL: ATOL is a protection scheme for
We are members of the British Activity Holiday Association - an flights and air holidays, managed by the
ROSPA: The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
organisation whose objective is to ensure high standards of safety, instruction Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Most firms
is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the
and quality of activities. Member companies abide by the BAHA Code of who sell air travel in the UK are required
prevention of accidents in all areas of life. Acorn is a
by law to hold a licence called an "ATOL".
Practice and are committed to high standards of safety, value for money and member of RoSPA and our Safety Management System
Our ATOL number is ATOL 5525.
customer service. BAHA covers areas that AALA and STF do not. has been developed in conjunction with RoSPA.
All our activities conform to the UK National Governing Bodies codes of BCU: The British Canoe Union is the
practice and we hold RYA and BCU accreditations for relevant centres and IOL: The Institute for Outdoor Learning encourages
governing body for the sport and
outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and
activities, as indicated in this brochure. recreation of canoeing and kayaking
opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and
in the United Kingdom
by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those
who work in the outdoors.
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Your Adventure
Starts Here!
Our Activities Our Courses
Safe, secure and always fun – the sheer range of our challenging and Acorn’s adventure courses for KS2, KS3 and KS4 are designed to be the best
rewarding adventure activities is enormous. Always taking place outdoors, and most appropriate outdoor adventure learning experience. Our Multi-activity
in natural environments, from sailing to climbing, abseiling to zip wire, everyone Course is offered at all our centres and, in combination with camping, is the
can have a go; there are activities to suit everyone: everyone can achieve perfect way for your group to have a real adventure, learn more about risk
something new and unique. management and live through experiences never had before. The new
PADDLEPOWER award scheme is available at all our watersports centres
and is a fantastic way to introduce a love of paddle sports in young people.
Dry land Activities Finally, our Primary to Secondary School Transition course is designed to help
make the transition as smooth as possible and prepares children for dealing with
New
unfamiliar situations, building positive relationships and improving their confidence.
for
2010 ADVENTURE
& DISCOVERY
TRAPEZE JACOB’S
LADDER
CHALLENGE
COURSE
CLIMBING
TOWER
ABSEILING
TOWER
LOW LEVEL
WALKING
CLIMBING
mi NEW PADDLEPOWER
GIANT INITIATIVE ARCHERY ORIENTEERING ZIP WIRE TENNIS MISSION GORGE ABSEILING HIGH ROPES Award Scheme
EXERCISES IMPOSSIBLE SCRAMBLE Acorn, in partnership with Canoe England, is pleased to launch the PADDLEPOWER Award Scheme at all our specialist watersports
centres. PADDLEPOWER is an exciting, young-people orientated scheme, comprising of 5 awards to support a young paddler’s
introduction to and progress in Paddlesports. Now every participant on an Acorn trip will be encouraged to make progress in the sport,
and to be rewarded for their achievements.
BUSHCRAFT CAVING POWER ALL-ABOARD BIVOUAC LOW ROPES FENCING HILL AERIAL
KITES WALKING ADVENTURE A Canoe England certificate for the entry level award will be issued free to all students upon completion of the entry level course.
To gain further competencies, skills and knowledge, students can enrol on the PADDLEPOWER Passport scheme for just
£14.50 per person. During their stay at an Acorn centre students can progress to Level 2 of the PADDLEPOWER Passport.
Please contact us to book the award scheme for your group.
Watersport Activities
Multi-activity Course Transition Course
Acorn offers a huge range of fun, exciting and challenging Acorn’s Residential Primary to Secondary School Transition
activities to suit all ages. Our multi-activity adventure course Course is designed to give students an exciting beginning to their
is packed full with unforgettable experiences, exhilarating secondary school career - a beginning upon which they can build
KATA KANU CATAMARAN SWIMMING RAFT RIVER ARDECHE SAILING DRAGON SNORKELLING thrills and opportunities for everyone to achieve something. with confidence. The course allows you to offer each pupil
SAILING BUILDING TREK CANOE BOATING
DESCENT It is also, of course, a fully structured and supervised an enrichment opportunity and addresses questions such as
programme with three activity sessions per day: morning, • How can we make sure that the transition
afternoon and evening sessions. Sample itineraries for process is a positive experience for every child?
each centre feature in the following pages - but these • How can we accelerate this process?
WATER BANANA CANOEING WINDSURFING KAYAKING WATER FUNBOATS WHITE only offer you a glimpse of the real adventure on offer. • How can we teach young students how to develop as an
SKIING BOAT GAMES WATER
RAFTING effective learner in Secondary School?
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The Acorn Village
Fantastic Camping
Experience
Real outdoors, Real adventure Benefits of the
A true outdoor adventure can never be more fulfilling Acorn Village
than when camping - it significantly heightens the real Fun for students!
outdoor experience and is always great fun! Young people Real outdoor adventure
A secure environment
enjoy the unique experience which is so different from the
Strong sense
comfort of their home and it also helps them take more of community
responsibility for themselves. For Party Leaders it is a Easy to monitor
environment
relaxed (and surprisingly easy to monitor) environment.
Unique camping
To make camping particularly suitable for our groups we experience!
have created the unique concept of the Acorn Village. Village Manager
(ViM)
Enhancing community spirit and improving security Your Exclusive Acorn Village
The Acorn Village is one of the main reasons behind the success. The Village provides you with,
above all, a secure environment. Our welcoming, comfortable and self-contained villages typically
Groups of 40 or more full paying people are always guaranteed exclusive use of
consist of around 16 tents facing in to a village ‘square’ and an exclusive marquee for meeting and their Village. This means that they have sole use and control of their accommodation.
eating. The village provides for a comforting setting - easy to monitor and control as you can always see
all your tents from any point in the village. However, it is also perfectly designed to assist groups to Our villages usually take 48 guests at a time, but can be expanded to accept up to 80.
develop quickly strong sense of community and team spirit, as repeatedly testified by our guests.
Our comfortable tents Security and Safety of your village Healthy eating
Our tents are fire-retardant PVC with solid flooring and sprung beds One of the main strengths of the Acorn Village is the level Our daily menus are planned to be both tasty and nutritious and
with mattresses. Party Leaders have their own tents with few extra of security and safety it provides include “5 a day” guidelines. We serve a wide variety of meals
comforts including inner tents for extra privacy. Secure accommodation – your Village is well marked from traditional favourites to local specialities, all prepared on
and isolated from everyone other than your group and our staff centre, using healthy cooking methods and served to you in
Other accommodation on offer your village marquee. These menus are designed to provide you
High adult to children ratio – there is a ratio of with all the fuel you will need for your busy activity programme.
At our Royal Oak centre accommodation is provided in purpose-built
approximately one adult to every four children at our centres Special dietary requirements are of course catered for – please
cabins sleeping ten or twelve in two or four berth rooms, some include
small lounge areas. Meals are taken in an indoor dining room. Party Leaders Night-time assistance – a member of staff is always advise us of any special requirements at the time of booking.
are accommodated in en-suite cabins with a lounge area and hot drink on duty throughout the night
making facilities.
Constant staff presence – staff members live on the
centre and are trained to be vigilant at all times
Constant lighting – the marquee is lit throughout the night
and other lights are placed strategically around the centre
REMEMBER: No one other than a member of your group or a
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member of our staff is allowed on your Village. This is a simple 11
rule that makes it very easy to monitor security on the Village
compared to hotels, hostels or other camping centres.
KS2, KS3, KS4
FRANCE
Ardèche
Labeaume
Breathtaking 2 day
Ardèche river descent
The unforgettable and exhilarating more. The descent of the Ardèche
2 day descent of the Ardèche River is complemented by other fantastic
by open canoe is the highlight of water-based activities such as kayaking
adventure at Labeaume. and river trek; and also a great range
Navigating the river by canoe through of land-based activities.
BUSHCRAFT SWIMMING CLIMBING white and flat water stretches is always
relished by all who attempt the challenge. We are carrying out on an ongoing
The amazing and rewarding experience investment programme at our flagship
of paddling through the rapids in small centre. Our exclusive, private and spacious
BIVOUAC RAFT BUILDING ABSEILING teams takes you past some of the most centre already offers excellent facilities
spectacular countryside in France, including a swimming pool, playing fields,
with 300 metre cliffs riddled with football pitch, a boules court and café /
mi caves towering above the beautiful, bar. It is set in the heart of the Ardèche
RIVER TREK MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE
CAVING clear and warm waters of the river region, famed for the magnificent
- of course, it is only on the calmer limestone gorge and beautiful river,
stretches of the water that you but there is also plenty to explore in
get the chance to marvel at such the surrounding areas which have
ARDECHE KAYAKING spectacular scenery. The night retained a strong Roman influence.
DESCENT
of the 2 day descent is spent camping
on the banks of the river in the heart
of the gorge for a bivouac under
the stars. The choice and strength
of activities on offer at Labeaume always
keep our groups coming back for
Sample Itinerary. 9 days, 6 nights
Fri Coach pick up. Channel Crossing
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sat Travel Arrive River Brief
Sun Ardèche Descent Ardèche Descent Bivouac. Games
Mon Ardèche Descent Ardèche Descent Quiz
Tue Bushcraft Climbing Disco
Prices from £399
Wed Rivertrek Caving Acorn Olympics Departing April 23rd May 6th May 13th May 27th June 3rd June 17th July 15th July 29th
Thur Excursion Excursion Talent Show between May 5th May 12th May 26th June 2nd June 16th July 14th July 28th Sept 19th
Fri Mission Impossible Kayaking Evening Meal. Departure
9 days £399 £439 £579 £419 £479 £559 £539 £429
Sat Arrive drop off point
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS3, KS4
ITALY
Aosta Valley
Villeneuve
Incredible alpine white
BUSHCRAFT HILL
WALKING
GORGE
SCRAMBLE
water rafting
The incredible alpine white water The exhilarating white water rafting
WHITE WATER ARCHERY ORIENTEERING
RAFTING rafting experience is the pinnacle experience is led by expert local instructors,
of an adventure trip to Villeneuve. familiar with every twist and turn of the river.
mi Nature has a lot to offer here. The
magnificent Dora Baltea River where you Our centre is near the town of Villeneuve
RAFT BUILDING MISSION HIGH ROPES
IMPOSSIBLE raft the pounding white water through rapid which lies on the banks of the Dora
descents, past rocks and swirling eddies, Baltea River, seven miles from the beautiful
completing an invigorating course for team medieval city of Aosta. Our Alpine 'Villages'
and individual achievement. Beautiful lakes with tented accommodation in the shadow
CLIMBING FENCING ABSEILING
offering the contrast of calm water to refine of Mont Blanc are surrounded by the
your paddling skills in canoes. Tall trees splendour of the Gran Paradiso National
bordering the centre where our tough high Park. A short stroll along the river is a sports
ropes course is housed. complex and the town of Villeneuve,
CANOEING KAYAKING with its vibrant cafés and shops.
All this, combined with a fantastic range
of other activities, adds up to a truly
adventurous experience for our groups.
Sample Itinerary. 9 days, 6 nights
Fri Coach pick up. Channel Crossing
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sat Travel Arrive Quiz
Sun Raft Building Canoe / Kayak Bowling
Mon White Water Rafting White Water Rafting Town Trail
Tue Excursion Excursion Team Games
Prices from £399
Wed High Ropes Fencing Acorn Olympics Departing April 23rd May 6th May 13th May 27th June 3rd June 17th July 15th July 29th
Thur Abseiling Hill Walk Talent Show between May 5th May 12th May 26th June 2nd June 16th July 14th July 28th Sept 19th
Fri Orienteering Mission Impossible Evening Meal. Departure
9 days £399 £439 £579 £419 £479 £559 £539 £429
Sat Arrive drop off point
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS3, KS4
FRANCE
Mediterranean
Narbonne
Superb adventure
on the water!
Narbonne Plage is home to our The abundance of sunshine, adventure,
superb French Mediterranean challenge and fun, in a typically French
watersports centre. Mediterranean location, always makes
Set next to the Mediterranean Sea, for an unforgettable experience.
beside an impressive lagoon, we deliver
the most exciting water-based adventure Narbonne Plage, with its wonderful sandy
programme in a fantastic yet safe beaches stretching for miles, is a great
BUSHCRAFT RAFT BUILDING CATAMARAN
SAILING environment. The protected lagoon place to be. It’s also an ideal base for
and the open sea are both used to great exploring many places of historical interest
effect to provide an excellent range of and cultural appeal. The medieval cities
watersports for all skill levels. Catamaran of Carcassonne and Narbonne both
BANANA BOAT ORIENTEERING WINDSURFING
sailing is always a firm favourite, but a offer a fascinating day out for groups
great balance of other activities allows who look to add a touch of tourism and
for a tremendously varied programme. culture to their visit. Visits to Aqualand
Waterpark, Espace de Libertè and
KAYAKING DINGHY the African Nature Reserve are always
SAILING
highly recommended.
DRAGON SWIMMING
Sample Itinerary. 9 days, 6 nights
BOATING
Fri Coach pick up. Channel Crossing
Morning Afternoon Evening
mi
MISSION LOW LEVEL
Sat Travel Arrive Town Trail
IMPOSSIBLE WALKING Sun Kayaking Windsurfing Quiz
Mon Dinghy Sailing Raft Building Acorn Olympics
Tue Dinghy Sailing Catamaran Sailing Disco
Wed Excursion Excursion Beach Games
WATER CLIMBING
GAMES Thur Dragon Boating Windsurfing Talent Show
Fri Climbing Banana Boating Evening Meal. Departure
Sat Arrive drop off point
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Prices from £399
Departing April 23rd May 6th May 13th May 27th June 3rd June 17th July 15th July 29th
between May 5th May 12th May 26th June 2nd June 16th July 14th July 28th Sept 19th
9 days £399 £439 £579 £419 £479 £559 £539 £429
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS3, KS4
FRENCH MED / ARDECHE mi
BUSHCRAFT DRAGON ABSEILING MISSION BIVOUAC CLIMBING RAFT BUILDING CATAMARAN WINDSURFING DINGHY
High Adrenaline Watersports BOATING IMPOSSIBLE SAILING SAILING
Two-Centre Adventure WHITE WATER
RAFTING
GORGE
SCRAMBLE
ORIENTEERING KAYAKING CANOEING ARDECHE
DESCENT
Double the experience!
Twice the adventure!
The two centre adventure is an very beautiful regions of France where The two centre programme is 3 nights
unmissable opportunity and the height the adventure on offer could not be more at each of the centres with a day allocated
of true adventure. We offer you an different. The outstanding combination for excursions and the transfer from one
irresistible combination of Narbonne, of thrills from the 2 day descent of the centre to another.
on the French Mediterranean and Ardèche river in open canoes, with sailing
Labeaume in the Ardèche. and windsurfing in the wide open spaces You could also choose the Ardèche /
This adventure is specially geared for of the French Mediterranean, is perfect Villeneuve combination; a high adrenaline
those wishing to pack full their trip with to satisfy all groups with the most vigorous watersports option for a two-centre
the maximum burst of contrasting activities appetite for adventure. adventure. Please ask us for further details.
and experiences.
Add to this a double selection of places of
The special combination of Ardèche / historic and cultural interest and fun-filled
French Mediterranean gives you the waterparks and leisure resorts, and this
opportunity to visit two very different and trip is guaranteed to thrill everyone.
Sample Itinerary. 9 days, 6 nights
Fri Coach pick up. Channel Crossing
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sat Travel Arrive Town Trial
Sun Dinghy Sailing Banana Boat / Water Games Quiz
Mon Catamaran Sailing Dragon Boating Acorn Olympics
Tue Transfer/Excursion Transfer/Excursion Disco
Prices from £419
Wed Climbing Kayaking River Brief Departing April 23rd May 6th May 13th May 27th June 3rd June 17th July 15th July 29th
Thur Ardèche Descent Ardèche Descent Talent Show between May 5th May 12th May 26th June 2nd June 16th July 14th July 28th Sept 19th
Fri Ardèche Descent Ardèche Descent Departure
9 days £419 £459 £599 £439 £499 £579 £559 £449
Sat Arrive drop off point
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
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KS2, KS3
FRANCE The best possible introduction
Normandy to multi-activities!
Hauteville-sur-Mer Our longest established centre at
the seaside town of Hauteville-sur-Mer
offers a well balanced programme
and wide range of activities.
addition, the breathtaking Aerial Adventure.
There is a lot to do for all levels of ability,
which is whymany of our groups come back
here year after year. The lovely long sandy
beach is only a five minute walk away.
This is a well developed centre with good
facilities, a secure environment, and an
atmosphere charged with fun! There is
an adjacent football pitch and a French
cinema nearby. Our centre has been here
for many years and we have a very special
relationship with the locals who always
warmly welcome our groups, making
the town and beach front ideal for an
enjoyable visit.
The picturesque town of Hauteville-sur-
mer is situated between Coutances and
Granville on the west coast of Normandy.
ADVENTURE BUSHCRAFT AERIAL The region is remarkably untouched by
& DISCOVERY ADVENTURE
foreign tourism so gives an authentic view
of French life and has a peaceful feel.
mi The programme here is ideally suited as an Normandy is the ideal location for an
introduction to the delights of a multi-activity Adventure and Discovery programme,
ORIENTEERING ARCHERY MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE
adventure. A short distance away is a river giving you an opportunity to explore an
where our water based activities are held, area of France with historical significance,
providing plenty of excitement and challenge. including world war memorials and an
An array of dry-land activities takes place impressive selection of visits to local
on the centre including our brand new towns, farms and artisans.
LOW ROPES KAYAKING
Sample Itinerary, Sunday-Saturday
FENCING POWER KITES CLIMBING
Morning Afternoon Evening
Sun Coach Pick Up / Channel Crossing Arrive Team Games
Mon Kayaking Raft Building Beach Fun
Tue Archery Bushcraft Quiz
ABSEILING RAFT BUILDING TRAPEZE Wed Excursion Excursion Town Trail
Thur Climbing/Abseiling Orienteering Acorn Olympics
Fri Mission Impossible / Low Ropes Fencing Talent Show
Sat Breakfast / Departure Packed Lunch Arrive drop off point
HIGH ROPES GIANT INITIATIVE This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions.
EXERCISES
Prices from £169
Departing April 23rd May 3rd May 10th May 22nd June 1st June 15th July 19th July 30th
between May 2nd May 9th May 21st May 30th June 14th July 18th July 29th Aug 27th
Fri - Mon £169 £179 £199 £179 £199 £199 £199 £179
Mon - Fri £279 £309 £349 £299 £349 £369 £339 £279
Fri - Fri £329 £359 £409 £349 £409 £419 £389 £329
Extra day £39
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS2, KS3, KS4
FRANCE
Opal Coast
Ardres
French adventure and
discovery on your doorstep
ADVENTURE BUSHCRAFT TRAPEZE
& DISCOVERY
mi
MISSION FENCING RAFT BUILDING Ardres is another of our premier our adventure and discovery programme.
IMPOSSIBLE watersports centres and is located in a Within reach of the centre are plenty of
delightful area of France, within easy excursions including World War I
reach of the UK - only 43 miles away! battlefields, Bruges in Belgium, and even
Our exclusive centre has a superb lakeside Disneyland and Paris which are only about
CANOEING KAYAKING setting just outside the town. The large 4 hours away - making them popular for a
tranquil lake enables us to provide a full day out.
tremendously flexible watersports
programme, ideal for younger groups
and first-timers. The exciting activities
FUNBOATS DRAGON
BOATING on offer range from kayaking and dragon
boating to canoeing and mini cats.
The charming town of Ardres is an unspoilt
HIGH ROPES ARCHERY old market town with many buildings of
historical interest. The centre is only 25
minutes away from the port at Calais and
is particularly popular for weekend visits
during which our groups manage not only
to try out key activities but also squeeze in
an educational element of sightseeing with
Prices from £129
Sample Itinerary, Monday – Friday Departing April 23rd May 3rd May 10th May 22nd June 1st June 15th July 19th July 30th
Morning Afternoon Evening between May 2nd May 9th May 21st May 30th June 14th July 18th July 29th Aug 27th
Fri - Sun £129 £139 £159 £139 £159 £159 £159 £139
Mon Coach pick up / Channel Crossing Arrive. Bushcraft Acorn Olympics
Fri - Mon £169 £179 £199 £179 £199 £199 £199 £179
Tue Raft Building Dragon Boating Town Trail £339 £279
Mon - Fri £279 £309 £349 £299 £349 £369
Wed Mission Impossible Sailing Quiz Fri - Fri £329 £359 £409 £349 £409 £419 £389 £329
Thu Kayaking High Ropes Talent Show Extra day £39
Fri Breakfast / Departure Packed Lunch Arrive drop-off point
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS3, KS4
SPAIN
Costa Brava
Cala Canyelles
Fantastic purpose-built
watersports centre
The privately owned Cala Canyelles qualified local instructors lead the excellent
complex is perfect for groups looking range of activities.
for excellent facilities in a truly
The site is truly designed with young
international atmosphere. This is a
people in mind and there are floodlit
completely self contained centre, very well
tennis courts, a 25m swimming pool,
suited to groups wanting to combine the
DIVE TASTER SNORKELLING CLIMBING an astro-turf football pitch, a climbing
delights of a beach holiday with a terrific
wall, a gymnasium and superb facilities
range of watersports and dry land activities
for evening activities. There is a good
taught by expert locally trained instructors.
range of accommodation available -
This purpose-built adventure and activity a choice of modern 6-8 bed dormitories,
KAYAKING WATER SKIING BANANA
BOAT
centre is one of the top centres on the en-suite rooms, or large tents for those
Costa Brava, located just 300m from the who prefer the camping experience and
major watersports base on the stunning outdoor living.
cove of Cala Canyelles. The friendly, fully
TENNIS / DINGHY BEACH
TENNIS GAMES SAILING GAMES Sample Itinerary, 9 days, 6 nights
Day 1 Coach pick up. Channel Crossing
Morning Afternoon Evening
SWIMMING Day 2 Travel Arrive Swimming Test
Day 3 Skibus / Kayaking Climbing / Tennis Evening Activity
Minimum group size 25. Dinghy sailing is
only available in Jul/Aug. Day 4 Boat Trip / 1st Dive Taster Aerobics / Swimming Evening Activity
This centre is locally owned and managed Day 5 Excursion Excursion Evening Activity
and conforms to Spanish regulations and Day 6 Astroturf / 2nd Dive Taster Snorkelling / Beach Games Evening Activity
is accredited by BAHA. Day 7 Water Skiing / Climbing Tennis / Swimming Evening Activity
Day 8 Kayaking / Skibus Depart after Lunch Travel
Day 9 Arrive drop-off point
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions.
Prices from £499
Departing April 23rd May 6th May 13th May 27th June 3rd June 17th July 15th July 29th
between May 5th May 12th May 26th June 2nd June 16th July 14th July 28th Sept 19th
Tents £499 £499 £619 £549 £549 £599 £599 £529
Dorms £539 £539 £659 £579 £579 £659 £659 £579
En-suite Dorms £579 £579 £699 £599 £599 £699 £699 £599
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
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KS2, KS3, KS4
WALES
Brecon Beacons National Park
Tan Troed
Our UK flagship centre
BUSHCRAFT CLIMBING HIGH ROPES
TOWER
Tan Troed, our fantastic exclusive a tuck shop, toilet blocks (with disabled
centre in Brecon Beacons, offers access and a separate block for adults),
an incredible variety of adventure in a drying facilities, a teachers’ lounge, and a
CHALLENGE ARCHERY DRAGON lovely setting with far reaching views. first aid room. There is also an indoor area
COURSE BOATING
Tan Troed is a 17-acre campsite, set only ideal for discos, talent evenings and other
one mile away from Llangorse Lake, the evening activities.
largest lake in South Wales. The lake is
a perfect location for watersports such as Our exclusive centre is located just
HILL WALKING ORIENTEERING FENCING
sailing and kayaking, to complement the west of Abergavenny, near Llangorse
wide range of dry land activities available Lake. The surrounding area has a
on-site. justifiably great reputation. The Brecon
mi Beacons National Park is in a part of
TRAPEZE MISSION RAFT BUILDING The centre offers some incredible Wales that is renowned for its outstanding
IMPOSSIBLE
on-site facilities for land based activities natural beauty and historical resonance.
including: three high ropes course The beautiful hills of the Brecon Beacons
elements, two climbing and abseil towers, provide a huge variety of walks, many
two sheltered archery ranges, and a come with great reward as the views
KAYAKING CANOEING
challenge course. We are continually from the ridges are truly spectacular.
investing and improving our activities and
facilities at Tan Troed. Tan Troed boasts
ABSEILING FUNBOATS
JACOBS ZIP WIRE
Prices from £69
LADDER Sample Itinerary, Monday-Friday Departing April 23rd May 3rd May 10th May 22nd June 1st June 15th July 19th July 30th
between May 2nd May 9th May 21st May 30th June 14th July 18th July 29th Aug 27th
Morning Afternoon Evening
Fri - Sun £69 £79 £99 £79 £99 £99 £99 £79
Mon Arrive. Bushcraft Team Games Fri - Mon £79 £89 £109 £89 £109 £109 £109 £89
Tue Raft Building Canoeing Acorn Olympics Mon - Fri £179 £209 £249 £199 £249 £269 £239 £179
Wed Sailing Hill Walking Quiz Fri - Fri £229 £259 £309 £249 £309 £319 £289 £229
Thu Climbing / Abseiling Challenge Course / Zip Wire Talent Show Exra day £39
Fri Breakfast / Departure Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS2, KS3, KS4
WALES Fantastic The Royal Oak Watersports Centre is
our exclusive centre situated on the
shore of Llangorse lake, providing our
cabins sleeping ten or twelve in two or
four berth rooms; each cabin has a small
lounge area with the toilet and shower
Brecon Beacons National Park watersports groups with direct access to the water.
The centre has magnificent views across
the lake towards the peaks of the
block situated close by. Teachers’ cabins
have bathroom facilities within them.
Other facilities at Royal Oak include a
centre Brecon Beacons. canteen, shop, drying room, playing field,
Royal Oak
teacher’s lounge, meeting / entertainment
The lake is a perfect location for our room ideal for evening activities and
superb watersports programme which outdoor basketball court.
includes activities such as sailing, kayaking,
dragon boating and raft building - so Our exclusive centre is located just west
many opportunities to get wet! These are of Abergavenny. The surrounding area
complemented by one of the widest ranges has a justifiably great reputation. The
of dry land activities we have on offer, which Brecon Beacons National Park is a
take place at our Tan Troed centre, only one part of Wales that is renowned for its
mile away. outstanding natural beauty and historical
resonance. The beautiful hills of the Brecon
Royal Oak is our first centre offering hard Beacons provide a huge variety of walks,
accommodation, which is provided in many come with great reward as the views
purpose-built cabins. Children stay in from the ridges are truly spectacular.
Perfect Transition Course Centre
BUSHCRAFT TRAPEZE RAFT BUILDING Sample Itinerary, Monday-Friday
Morning Afternoon Evening
Mon Arrive. Canoeing Team Games
Tue Sailing Raft Building Acorn Olympics
ABSEILING CLIMBING ZIP WIRE
TOWER Wed Challenge Course / Zip Wire Climbing / Abseiling Quiz
Thu Hill Walking Archery / Fencing Talen Show
Fri Breakfast / Departure
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions.
CHALLENGE ORIENTEERING DRAGON
COURSE BOATING
HILL WALKING FENCING ARCHERY
CANOEING KAYAKING
JACOBS FUNBOATS
LADDER
mi Prices from £79
HIGH ROPES MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE Departing April 1st May 3rd May 10th May 22nd June 1st June 15th July 19th July 30th
between May 2nd May 9th May 21st May 30th June 14th July 18th July 29th Oct 30th
Fri - Sun £79 £89 £109 £89 £109 £109 £109 £89
Fri - Mon £89 £99 £119 £99 £119 £119 £119 £99
Mon - Fri £199 £229 £269 £219 £269 £289 £259 £199
Fri - Fri £249 £279 £329 £269 £329 £339 £309 £249
Exrta day £39
Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38.
Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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KS2, KS3, KS4
ENGLAND
Lake District
Derwent Water
mi Superb multi-activity centre
BUSHCRAFT ARCHERY MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE
Our adventure centre on Derwent Water
is an excellent multiactivity centre.
The setting could not be more perfect -
CANOEING CLIMBING FENCING
the biggest of England’s National Parks,
the Lake District, is an ideal place to take
advantage of all natural resources on
offer. Our adventure programme includes
a good selection of watersports on the
KATA KANU HILL WALKING ABSEILING lake which is perfect for kayaking and
canoeing and an impressive array
of dry land activities - with the famous
Skiddaw Mountain nearby there is never
a shortage of things to do. You take part
KAYAKING GORGE ORIENTEERING in a varied programme of activities, with
SCRAMBLE
groups often spending whole days on the
water or in the mountains. An impressive
array of dry land activities takes place
within the centre including fencing,
mission impossible, abseiling and archery.
Our centre is in a secluded location set
amidst some of the Lake District's most
spectacular scenery, and is only two miles
from Keswick with its traditional street
market, innumerable teashops, cafés
and restaurants.
Prices from £69
Sample Itinerary, Monday-Friday Departing April 23rd May 3rd May 10th May 22nd June 1st June 15th July 19th July 30th
between May 2nd May 9th May 21st May 30th June 14th July 18th July 29th Aug 27th
Morning Afternoon Evening
Fri - Sun £69 £79 £99 £79 £99 £99 £99 £79
Mon Arrive. Orienteering Team Games Fri - Mon £79 £89 £109 £89 £109 £109 £109 £89
Tue Gorge Scramble Climbing / Abseiling Town Trial Mon - Fri £179 £209 £249 £199 £249 £269 £239 £179
Wed Canoeing Mission Impossible / Archery Quiz Fri - Fri £229 £259 £309 £249 £309 £319 £289 £229
Thu Fencing Sailing Talent Show Extra day £39
Fri Breakfast / Departure Prices based on 40 or more paying, see page 38
This is a sample programme only. Activities are subject to availability and weather conditions. Add a PADDLEPOWER course for only £14.50 per participant when booked in advance
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INDIA
Let the Real Adventure begin
Acorn in India
India is the perfect destination for students. Its culture and people have
so much to teach us all but especially young people. India is a leading global player and
its culture and economy are becoming increasingly influential. The variety, colour and
vibrancy of life in India, and the warmth and example of its people are sure to have
a profound and positive effect on young people as they extend their horizons,
geographically, physically and emotionally. Each day brings new excitement and wonder;
India is so multi-dimentional and vibrant. Marvel at the magnificent temples, the
Himalayan mountains towering above, the eagles floating below and the Holy Ganges
at your feet. Let your senses and your emotions be stimulated by the fragrant spices,
the colourful saris, the festivals, fairs and bazaars and reflect. This is Acorn in India.
Strength in Depth “I have taken many trips, it seems like hundred in my 36 years as a teacher. This one appeared
Taking pupils to India is a responsibility that needs to be considered carefully. Acorn has created programmes which have key to have a deeper and more profound effect on the youngsters than any other I have taken.
strengths: Acorn office and 24/7 staff in Delhi; free Party Leader inspection visits; audited accommodation; programmes tailored The staffing and leadership provided in India were tremendous... The attention to detail when it
for each group, Party Leaders will have Indian mobile phones; excellent local contacts; rigorous and site specific risk management. came to safety was most evident...” Steve Gardner, Olchfa School
“I cannot thank you enough for the outstanding package you put
together for our trip to India. It was amazing and I have already
Himalayan Adventure from £1250pp The Ganges Adventure from £950pp Mountain Jungle Adventure from £950pp
recommended Acorn to many colleagues... My group absolutely
Day 1 Fly to Delhi loved this trip and many said it was a life changing experience Day 1 Fly to Delhi Day 1 Fly to Delhi
Day 2 Training & Sightseeing New Delhi for them. I have led numerous trips before ... and I truly rate Day 2 Training & Sightseeing New Delhi Day 2 Training & Sightseeing New Delhi
Day 3 Night shelter & bazaar Old Delhi Acorn as a fantastic provider in terms of value for money, Day 3 Night shelter & bazaar Old Delhi Day 3 Night shelter & bazaar Old Delhi
support and safety.” Maria Longman St Nicholas School Day 4 Travel to Haridwar Ganges camp Day 4 Travel to the hills & trek Mountain village
Day 4 Travel to the hills & trek Mountain village
Day 5 First aid training & trek Mountain village Day 5 Rafting & Aarti Ganges camp Day 5 First aid training & trek Mountain village
Day 6 Survival training & trek Mountain village The Golden Triangle from £950pp Day 6 Relax and more watersports Ganges camp Day 6 Survival training & trek Mountain village
Day 7 Visit school & visit farm Mountain village Day 1 Fly to Delhi Day 7 Rishikesh & travel Delhi Day 7 Visit school & visit farm Mountain village
Day 8 Travel to Haridwar Ganges camp Day 2 Training & Sightseeing Delhi Day 8 Temples, Gandhi’s home Delhi Day 8 Return to Delhi Delhi
Day 9 Rafting & Aarti Ganges camp Day 3 Explore Lutyens New Delhi Day 9 Taj Mahal Agra Day 9 Taj Mahal Agra
Day10 Relax and more watersports Ganges camp Day 4 Camel ride in Rajishtani Village Jaipur Day 10 Fly home Day 10 Fly home
Day 11 Rishikesh & travel Delhi Day 5 Elephant ride to Amber Palace Jaipur
Day 12 Temples, Gandhi’s home Delhi Day 6 Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Agra
Day 13 Taj Mahal Agra Day 7 Taj Mahal Delhi These and other itineraries are presented in greater detail in our full India brochure.
Day 14 Sightseeing & shopping Delhi Day 8 Explore Chandni Chowk & Old Delhi Please contact us on 0121 504 2047 if you would like to receive the India brochure,
Day 15 Fly home Day 9 Fly Home discuss your requirements or arrange a meeting or a presentation.
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Japan Express (history/culture)
This 10 day Japan programme is a fantastic whistle-stop tour of the highlights and history of
Tokyo and Kyoto.
Educational adventure
Highlights include: - Ancient and modern sites of Tokyo - Full day school visit - Ride on the famous
bullet train - Imperial Kyoto - Tea ceremony in Nara
10 days from £1675 to £2393 per person including flights
worldwide Conservation in Sri Lanka (conservation biology)
We are proud to work in partnership with the award-winning Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society
(SLWCS) to create this superb tour, specifically designed for schools and students with a passion for
conservation biology.
Highlights include: - Guided jungle treks - Game drives in Udawalawe - Village school visit - Tea picking
in the hill country - 4 days of hands - on conservation work
14 days from £1400 to £1850 per person including flights
Active Nepal (culture/conservation/activities)
This exciting tour sends students through a great cross-section of Nepal from the snow capped
Himalayas, to the bustling cities and the tranquil lowland forests.
Highlights include: - City tour of Kathmandu - Guided trek in the Himalayan foothills - River rafting on
the Seti River - Elephant safari in the jungles of Chitwan - Ox cart ride through the rural Tharu villages
12 days from £1350 to £1700 per person including flights
Nile Adventure (history)
6000 years of history are still evident today along the shores of the mighty Nile, students are always
astounded when exploring antiquity on this fabulous adventure through time.
Highlights include: The Pyramids of Giza - The Treasures of Tutankhamen - Donkey Trekking into Valley
of the Kings - Camel riding in the Nubian Desert - Sailing by Felucca on the Nile - Visiting the wonderful
Sunshine Orphanage in Luxor
10 days from £1060 to £1210 per person including flights
Andes to Amazon (ecology)
An educational trip to far flung destinations is an unforgettable experience This incredible journey takes in the best of Peru. Starting in the Andean valleys, the tour travels through
the cloud forest to the Amazon Rainforest - the most perfect place in the world for a lesson in ecology!
for students; in them a passion for exploration and discovery, and a thirst for
Highlights include: - Discovering the lost city of Machu Picchu - Exploring the Sacred Valley of the
knowledge. At Diverse Earth we know that travel in foreign countries is an Incas - Train ride along the Urubamba - Journeying through the mystical cloud forest - Wildlife spotting
in the steamy Amazon lowlands.
education in itself; however, we always further enrich our trips with fantastic
11 days from £2630 to £2995 per person including flights
learning opportunities, from biology to geography, history and ecology.
Bush Skills Safari - South Africa (field biology)
Where better to learn bush skills and field biology than out in the African bush! Our team trains students
at the amazing eco-camp in the heart of the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve.
Where possible we combine travel with vital volunteer work to give students
the chance to gain experience in either community or conservation work. Highlights include: Learning how to track animals - Game drive in Pilanesburg Game Reserve - Visiting
Volunteering at an orphanage, rural school or national park is a life enhancing the Cheetah Sanctuary - Helping with vegetation surveys - Touring the Predator Park.
experience that always brings home to the students the reality of life for others 12 days from £1535 to £1885 per person including flights
less fortunate than ourselves, and how a little goes a long, long way. Students
gain skills such as teaching English as a Foreign Language, GIS mapping A Taste of China (culture/history)
or habitat surveying and will go home having contributed to something China is perhaps the best place in the world to take students if you want to immerse them in a culture
exceptionally worthwhile. so different, rich and unexpected! Our friendly local guides bring ancient and modern China to life.
Your school group will be fully taken care of by our experienced and professional Highlights include: Climbing the Great Wall - Seeing the Terracotta Warriors - Cycling through the
tour leaders as well as our most talented and entertaining local guides. Guilin limestone scenery - The Shanghai Acrobatic performance - Learning Chinese cookery
1 FREE place per 10 full-paying group members. 12 days from £1630 to £2030 per person including flights
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Party Leader guide
Helping you
every step of the way
When you book with Acorn you are choosing a reliable specialist operator with 27 years
of impeccable record and experience. Our expert assistance is essential in making sure
your trip runs as smoothly as possible.
No one can seriously doubt the value of adventure trips and outdoor education to the
personal development and education of young people, but they require a major amount
Our staffing policy Centre staff
of planning and attention to detail by those in charge; responsibility for health and safety The success of any company depends on the enthusiasm, Centre Managers
and a familiarity with the laws and regulations that govern such activities. skills and knowledge of its people so we always take special care At all our centres you will find an experienced and professional
in recruiting and training our staff. Everyone who joins Centre Manager, in charge of centre operations and with overall
That’s why Acorn, a fully accredited, bonded and licensed tour operator, with 27 years our team has a real understanding of young people and what responsibility for the success of your trip and the performance
experience of running active school trips, is with you every step of the way, providing makes them tick – they have a flair for bringing out the best of our staff.
support, information and making all arrangements on your behalf to ensure your group has and are always prepared to go the extra mile to make a real
the time of their lives. Activity Managers
difference. And of course all our instructors are experienced
The Activity Manager takes responsibility for the day to day running
In this brochure we provide you with detailed information to help you to organise and trained to the standards required.
of the activities including the ongoing training and assessment of
your trip, including safety, prices, booking conditions, travel, We are justifiably proud of the total commitment our our activity instructors. They will be in charge of your action-packed
booking and accreditation information. staff show every year to the enjoyment and security of activities programme.
Upon booking we will also provide you with all our guests.
a detailed party leader pack to help you Activity Instructors
with your parents’ evenings, to reassure Our activity instructors possess exceptional enthusiasm for working
and enthuse parents about their children. Recruitment and training in the outdoors and with children. All our activity instructors are
• All Acorn staff are employed and trained by us. thoroughly trained. They will make sure each activity session is
We pride ourselves on the level of personal
• Proof of all qualifications is obtained. as safe and exciting as possible.
service we offer. We constantly collect and
review your feedback to ensure that our • At least two references are sought. The VIM (Village Manager) – unique to Acorn
service standards never fail. • All staff are subject to a police check for their suitability Your VIM (Village Manager) will be your main contact throughout
to work with children. your stay, providing liaison between you and the centre
• In addition to all previous professional training, we put our management, instructors and catering team. They will be on duty
staff through an intensive induction training programme to help you to supervise your groups between activity sessions and
Party leader inspection visits before they begin work. As a result the level of service
at mealtimes. They will provide you with invaluable and energetic
you receive is of a consistently high standard.
We encourage first time party leaders and teachers support - particularly during evening entertainment activities.
• Every member of staff is trained in our Safety Management
who are not familiar with Acorn experience to come System and Emergency Procedures.
on an inspection visit at our centres. This will provide
you with an opportunity to visit your chosen centre
to see the facilities at first hand and also to ask any Head office staff
questions you may have. You will be accompanied From the very first phone call you will deal with your own dedicated,
by a senor member of Acorn staff. You will find our professional and experienced tour organiser who will always be on
staff knowledgeable and eager to help. hand to offer any assistance you require. Your personal tour
organiser will guide you through every stage of the process,
Please speak to your tour organiser who will be
from the initial enquiry until you return home.
happy to explain the details and arrange this for you.
Your stay at the centre is provided free of charge
and is available for up to 2 adults.
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Party Leader guide... Benefits and offers for groups of 40 or more
We offer an exceptional combination of quality, first class service and value for money. Our competitive prices are all inclusive.
In addition we offer various benefits to our groups:
Early Booking bonus Free supervisory places
Pay first deposits on or before the dates shown and receive We offer free places for supervising adults on a 1:8 ratio
an early booking discount: (minimum group size 40 paying). Plus, if you have 42 full paying
members we offer you 6 free places - 1:7 free place ratio.
What’s included 31 May 2009
30 June 2009
£300 off
£200 off Concessionary places
For groups of 40 full paying people the partner and up to two
30 September 2009 £100 off
children of the Party Leader travel absolutely free!
Groups of fewer than 40
Groups of 40 or more To keep the cost to you and the environment down, we do all we can to ensure as few empty seats on a coach as possible.
Therefore our brochure prices are based on a minimum of 40 paying members. Smaller groups however are very welcome and have a
Exclusive use of Acorn Village shared use of Acorn Village and shared use of coach or will need to pay a small coach supplement from £14-£19 per person (depending of
group size). Please call us for details.
Full activity programme
Evening Activities Free Insurance
Acorn prices include extensive insurance cover organised trough travel insurance specialists Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd.
Instruction, supervision and equipment The policy is underwritten by URV (Union Reiseversicherung AG). Full details of the policy will be sent to you with your booking
confirmation, the following is a summary of main elements of policy cover:
All destinations Full-board accommodation
Organiser’s liability: up to £10,000,000
Comprehensive insurance cover
Cancellation charges up to £1,000
Free places for supervising adults (ratio 1:8) Emergency medical expenses: up to £1,000 per person in the UK and up to £5,000,000 per person outside UK
Party Leader’s information pack Personal possessions: up to £1,000 per child
Personal money: up to £250 per child, party leader student money up to £1,000 and party leader
Party Leader’s information CD emergency funds up to £500
Curtailment: up to £1,000
All of the above plus: Free door to door transport Personal liability: up to £2,000,000
All mainland
European
Exclusive use of coach
Free transport for excursions
How to book
destinations Booking an Acorn trip couldn’t be simpler.
All road tolls and taxes Just follow our 3 step booking process:
* Door to door pick up service is only provided for UK mainland locations.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Make a Promote your trip Confirm your booking
provisional You will have 3 weeks to confirm Return your completed booking form with
your booking. To help you to first deposits of £25 per paying person for
booking advertise your trip, we will send coach trips of £100 for air trips within 3
you a Party Leader’s pack weeks to secure your booking.
Call us on Acorn will take care of the rest!
containing your Booking Form
0121 504 2070 with all booking details and a A second deposit of 30% of the total
to make a no obligation range of promotional material price is due 8 weeks later.
provisional booking. (sample letter, poster,
Final balance is then payable 10 weeks
Let us know your preferred parent/student information etc.) prior to departure.
destination and dates. to help promote your trip.
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Party Leader guide...
Adventure in France, Spain and Italy
Coach travel Air travel
For mainland European destinations door-to-door transport is Air holidays are becoming increasingly popular, particularly to
included in the price. Your own executive coach stays with our destinations further afield, giving you the opportunity to spend
you throughout and can be used for excursions and visits less time travelling and more time enjoying the adventure. We offer
Your travel choices (drivers hours permitting). Please refer to pages 38-39 for
travel details for groups of fewer than 40.
competitive air travel prices from London airports (Heathrow,
Gatwick, Stansted and Luton). We can also include additional
*standard coaches are sometimes used for Northern France. services if requested such as coach transfers to and from the
Coach air conditioning optional supplement airport in the UK and at the centre and use of coach during your
We try to provide air-conditioned coaches as often as possible but stay at Acorn centre. If you would like Acorn Adventure to organise
cannot guarantee that this will be the case for each individual tour. your flights and overseas coach transfers please add £225 per
We have been organising school travel for over If you choose, a supplement of only £10 per paying person will person to the brochure price.
enable us to GUARANTEE this for your journey,
27 years and have established a wide network Please mention when booking. Own travel arrangements
of contacts with coach companies and all If you would like to arrange your own travel to our overseas
Channel crossings centres, we will be happy to offer you a discount from brochure
cross-channel operators. We work with the major cross-channel operators for convenience, prices. This is treated on a case-by- case basis, depending on
flexibility and choice. Our prices are based which centre you choose, and how many people are travelling.
on the Dover-Calais route. Please call for more details.
Your coach
Travel by coach is a perfect option for groups – it offers superb value for money,
it’s flexible, safe and secure and the coaches are modern and comfortable. Your Adventure in England and Wales
exclusive coach (subject to minimum group size) will collect you from a pick-up
Our prices do not include travel between your base and our UK
point of your choice at the start of your tour and will remain with you throughout. centres, however many of our groups choose us to arrange
We offer you a wide choice of coaches – executive, standard, double-decker and this for them and we are always happy to do so. Please call us
for a quote.
air-conditioned. Wherever possible we use executive coaches for all our groups
without additional supplement.
Our suppliers
We take tremendous care over the selection of our Action for Children
coach partners, paying particular attention to safety,
standards, and the experience and enthusiasm of
their drivers. Our Transport Manager vets their
and Acorn Partnership
operational procedures and vehicles to ensure that
our high safety standards are always met. Acorn is very proud to support Action for Acorn is committed to changing children’s lives for the better, and
with a little help we can reach many more young people. If you wish
Coach Safety Children, the UK’s leading children’s to contribute to our support for the Action for Children, a voluntary
donation of £1 per person will be added to your final invoice.
• All coaches we use comply with strict UK charity. Action for Children runs nearly All money raised goes directly to Action for Children enabling
coaching regulations including:
• 24 hour breakdown assistance
450 projects and works with nearly the charity to continue make a positive difference to the lives
of vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Full vehicle insurance cover 170,000 vulnerable children, young Your support can and will make a difference. Thank you!
• Criminal Records Bureau check of all drivers people and their families each year. Action for Children is a Registered Charity (No 1097940/SC038092).
• Seat belts fitted on all passenger seats (UK coaches)
Action for Children is committed to
School Travel Forum helping the most vulnerable children and
We are assured members of the School Travel Forum, dedicated to promoting
best practice and safety in school travel. All full members of the STF adhere to young people in the UK break through
a rigorous Code of Practice and safety management standards that are externally
verified each year by leading Health and Safety consultants. The STF Code of
injustice, deprivation and inequality, so
Practice provides assurances on safety provisions made by tour operators in they can achieve their full potential.
connection with third-party accommodation, transport and visits.
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booking conditions
8. FORCE MAJEURE onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to the operator. For your convenience we may list in your itinerary any
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, carry correct documentation such as a valid passport and relevant of your own chosen excursions that you inform us of in advance,
we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where visas. Please pay particular attention to passport and/or visa and may arrange for your transport to and/or from such excursion sites.
the performance or prompt performance of our contractual obligations requirements of countries through which you may be transiting. This assistance is for your convenience only and does not suggest any
is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage or If you or any member of your party is not a British citizen or holds responsibility or liability on our part for any those excursions.
loss (as more fully described in Clause 9) as a result of “force a non British passport, or holds a non machine-readable British
majeure”. In these Booking Conditions, “force majeure” means any passport, you must check passport and visa requirements with the 17. Flights
event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which you In accordance with EU Directive (EC) No 2111/2005 Article 9,
even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include war are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a
The following Booking Conditions together with the general We reserve the right to: (i) increase or decrease the prices of levied by the airline concerned. As most airlines do not permit or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial dispute, other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial “Community list” which contains details of air carriers that are
information contained in this brochure form the basis of your unsold holidays at any time; (ii) correct mistakes in advertised, name changes after tickets have been issued for any reason, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for subject to an operating ban with the EU Community.
contract with the Acorn Travel Group (a trading name of Acorn quoted or confirmed prices; these charges are likely to be the full cost of the flight. similar events outside our control. reimbursing us accordingly. The Community list is available for inspection at
Venture Ltd.). Please read them carefully as they set out our Prices include VAT calculated under the Tour Operators’ Margin 7. Changes and Cancellation by Us europa.eu.int/comm/transport/air/safety/flywell_en.htm
9. Our Liability to You For all travel abroad we recommend you take FCO
respective rights and obligations. Scheme (TOMS), the conditions of which do not permit us to issue We start planning the arrangements for all tours many months in If the contract we have with you is not performed or is improperly advice - www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo. In accordance with EU Regulations we are required to advise you of
In these Booking Conditions, “you” means the Party Leader and invoices showing VAT as a separate element, nor you to reclaim VAT. advance. Occasionally, we have to make changes to and correct performed by us or our suppliers we will pay you appropriate the carrier(s) (or, if the carrier(s) is not known, the likely carrier(s))
Information on health is contained in the Department of Health
“your” means all persons named on the booking including anyone errors in the brochure, website and other details both before compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel that will operate your flight(s) at the time of booking. Where we are
The price of your chosen holiday will be confirmed at the time leaflet T6 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from your local
who is added or substituted at a later date. “Acorn”, “we”, “us” and after bookings have been confirmed, and cancel confirmed arrangements. However we will not be liable where any failure in only able to inform you of the likely carrier(s) at the time of booking,
of booking. Department of Health Office and most Post Offices. For European
and “our” means Acorn Venture Ltd; Registered in England No. bookings. Whilst we always endeavour to avoid changes and the performance of the contract is due to: you; or a third party we shall inform you of the identity of the actual carrier(s) as soon as
We reserve the right to make changes to, and correct errors in, holidays, you should obtain a completed and issued EHIC CARD
2319525; Registered address 10 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. Most changes unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and we become aware of this. Any change to the operating carrier(s)
advertised prices at any time before your holiday is confirmed. (details in leaflet T6 referred to above) prior to departure.
West Midlands, DY8 1PS. are minor. Occasionally, we have to make a “significant change” where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual and after your booking has been confirmed will be notified to you as
If there are any changes to the published prices, these will be before departure, such as: a change of accommodation to that of unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences When you book with us, you accept responsibility for any damage
1. Making your booking confirmed at the time of booking. We will advise you of any error of soon as possible.
a lower official classification or standard for the whole or a major of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been or loss caused by the actions or inactions of you or any member of
To make a booking, an online booking must be made, or our booking which we are aware and of the then applicable price at the time of part of the time you are away, a change of accommodation area exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers, even with all due your party. Full payment for any such damage or loss (including lost We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm
form must be completed. This must be signed by the first named booking. Once the price of your chosen holiday has been confirmed for the whole or a major part of the time you are away, a change care, could not foresee or forestall. keys) must be paid direct at the time to the accommodation owner the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight.
person on the booking (“the Party Leader”). The Party Leader must at the time of booking then, subject to the correction of errors, of outward departure time or overall length of time you are away or manager or other supplier. If you fail to do so, you will be The flight timings shown on this website and in our brochures and
be at least 18 years of age and the Party Leader must guarantee we will only increase or decrease the price, subject to the conditions Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury or illness,
of twelve or more hours, alterations to your confirmed place of responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are
that he/she has the authority to accept and does accept on behalf of set out in this clause, if our costs increase or decrease as a result of shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your travel
departure that add more than 100 miles to any single leg of your (together with our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a subject to alteration and confirmation. The latest timings will be
the party the terms of these booking conditions. The completed and transportation costs (e.g. fuel supplements, scheduled airfares and arrangements. Our liability will also be limited in accordance with
journey. If we have to make a significant change or cancel, result of your actions. shown on your tickets which will be despatched to you approximately
signed Booking Form must then be sent to us together with the any other airline surcharges which are part of the contract between and/or in an identical manner to:
we will tell you as soon as possible. If there is time to do so before 12. Behaviour two weeks before departure. You must accordingly check your
payments referred to below. airlines (and their agents) and the tour operator) or dues, taxes or departure, we will offer you the choice of the following options:- The contractual terms of the companies that provide the The Party Leader is at all times responsible for the standards of tickets very carefully immediately on receipt to ensure you have the
Once we have received your online booking or your Booking Form fees payable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or (a) accepting the changed arrangements or transportation for your travel arrangements. These terms are correct flight times. It is possible that flight times may be changed
behaviour of all members of the party.
and all appropriate payments, we will, subject to availability, confirm disembarkation fees at ports or airports increasing or decreasing. incorporated into this contract; and
(b) purchasing an alternative holiday from us, of a similar standard We expect all clients to have consideration for other people. If in our even after tickets have been despatched - we will contact you as
your holiday by issuing a Confirmation of Booking. If your booking We will absorb increased costs up to a total amount equivalent to that originally booked if available. We will offer you at least one Any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person soon as possible if this occurs.
was made within ten weeks of travel a contract will exist as soon to 2% of the cost of your confirmed holiday (excluding insurance alternative holiday of equivalent or higher standard for which you will Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in in authority, you or any member of your party behaves in such a Any change in the identity of the carrier or flight timings will not
as we issue the confirmation. Otherwise, a contract will exist seven premiums and any amendment charges). Only if the increased not be asked to pay any more than the price of the original holiday. respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to
days after we issue this confirmation, giving you time to receive and costs exceed this 2% will we ask you to pay the difference. entitle you to cancel or change to other arrangements without paying
If this holiday is in fact cheaper than the original one, we will refund by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of any third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without
understand in full these conditions. This contract is made on the If any increase is greater than 10% of the cost of your holiday our normal charges except where specified in these conditions.
the price difference. If you do not wish to accept the holiday we accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you prior notice, to terminate the holiday of the person(s) concerned.
terms of these booking conditions, which are governed by English (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), specifically offer you, you may choose any of our other then can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave If an airline cancels a service on the route specified in your booking
Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however, you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund available holidays. You must pay the applicable price of any such delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any the accommodation or other service. We will have no further we will attempt to make arrangements with an alternative airline
choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if of all monies paid to us (except for any amendment charges) holiday. This will mean you paying more if it is more expensive limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions. responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel and/or an alternative route.
you are resident in either of these countries and wish to do so. or alternatively purchase another holiday from us as referred to or receiving a refund if it is cheaper, or arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any
Changes to these Booking Conditions or the General Information in www.inntravel.co.uk/conditions.htm clause 6 “Changes and Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in some If the carrier with whom you have a confirmed reservation becomes
(c) cancelling or accepting the cancellation in which case you will circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination. subject to an operating ban as above as a result of which we/the
shown in our brochure will only be valid if confirmed in writing. Cancellations by Us”. You have 14 days from the issue date printed receive a full and quick refund of all monies you have paid to us.
on the surcharge invoice to tell us if you want to cancel for this cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full details 13. Special Requests and Medical Problems carrier are unable to offer you a suitable alternative the provisions
If any information given on the confirmation or any other document Please note, the above options are not available where any change of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be If you or any member of your party has any special request, you of clause 7 (“Changes and cancellation by us”) will apply.
appears to be incorrect or incomplete you must inform us as it may not reason. If you do not tell us that you wish to cancel within this
period of time, we are entitled to assume that you do not wish to made is a minor one. If we have to make a significant change or available from airlines. However reimbursement in such cases will not must advise us at the time of booking and clearly note it on you
be possible to make changes later. We regret that we cannot accept automatically entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your
18. Insurance
cancel and will pay the surcharge. Any surcharge must be paid cancel we will as a minimum where compensation is due pay you booking form. Although we will endeavour to pass any reasonable
any liability if we are not notified of any inaccuracies in any document right to a refund and/or compensation from us is set out in clause 7. All guests travelling with us are required to have valid travel
with the balance of the cost of the holiday or within 14 days of the reasonable compensation depending on the circumstances and when requests on to the relevant supplier, we regret we cannot guarantee
within ten days of our sending it out (or five days for tickets). the significant change or cancellation is notified to you subject to the If any payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you insurance in place which is suitable for the travel and activities
issue date printed on the surcharge invoice, whichever is the later. any request will be complied with unless we have confirmed this in
following exceptions. Compensation will not be payable and no liability by the airline will be deducted from this amount. If your airline does writing. Confirmation that a special request has been noted or booked. If we are arranging your insurance, details of the policy
2. Consumer Protection A refund will only be payable if the decrease in our costs exceeds
The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours beyond offering the above mentioned choices can be accepted not comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport passed on to the supplier or the inclusion of the special request on included in your price will be supplied at the time of booking.
2% as set out above. Where a refund is due, we will pay you the
Regulations 1992 require us to provide security for the monies where (1) we are forced to make a change or cancel as a result of Users' Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk your confirmation or any other documentation is not confirmation Please read the details carefully. It is your responsibility to ensure
full amount of the decrease in our costs. Except as set out below,
that you pay for the package holidays booked with us and for your unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, that the request will be met unless and until specifically confirmed. that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, especially if
we promise not to levy a surcharge within 30 days of departure, 10. If You Have A Complaint
repatriation in the event of our insolvency. We provide this security the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with All special requests are subject to availability. If you or any member you participate in any activities not arranged by us.
nor will refunds be paid during this period. In the unlikely event that you have any reason to complain or
by way of an ATOL (number 5525) administered by the Civil Aviation all due care or (2) we have to cancel because the minimum number experience any problems with your holiday whilst away, you must of your party has any medical problem or disability which may affect 19. Photography
Authority. The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL 5. Changes by You of bookings necessary for us to operate your holiday has not been your holiday, please tell us before you confirm your booking so that
Please read each of our booking documents carefully as soon as immediately inform the resort representative, Centre Manager, We regularly take photographs and videos for promotional and
protected. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure reached - in this case we will notify you not later than 8 weeks before hotelier, carrier, or other supplier in question. Any verbal notification we can advise as to the suitability of the chosen arrangements. training purposes; if you do not want you and/or your group
that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money received and contact us immediately if any information appears to be departure. No compensation will be payable and the above options In any event, you must give us full details in writing at the time of
incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. must be put in writing and given to them as soon as possible. If the members to appear in these you must inform us in advance
you have paid to us for an advance booking. For further information, will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply complaint or problem is not resolved to your satisfaction straight away, booking. If we reasonably feel unable to properly accommodate the
of your departure.
visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk. If you should wish at any time to change your arrangements in any with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to you must contact us with full details by telephone or fax as soon as particular needs of the person concerned, we must reserve the right
way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, cancel (such as paying on time) or if the change made is a minor one. to decline their reservation or, if full details are not given at the time 20. This brochure
The price of our air holiday packages includes the amount of £1 per possible, or at least within 48 hours. Until we know about a problem
we will do our utmost to accommodate your request(s) but this may A minor change is any change which, taking account of the or complaint, we cannot assist and therefore cannot be held liable. of booking, cancel when we become aware of these details. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information
person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC) we pay to
not always be possible. You must confirm in writing any requests information you have given us at the time of booking or which If you remain dissatisfied by our response, however, you must write contained within this brochure is accurate and relevant to your
the CAA. This charge is shown separately on your confirmation invoice. 14. Conditions of Suppliers
for changes to be made. We reserve the right to make a £25 we can reasonably be expected to know as a tour operator, to us within 28 days of your return to the UK giving your booking booking, however please understand that sometimes we print our
Many of the services which make up your tour arrangements are
All other bookings are protected through the ABTA bond scheme. amendment charge per change per booking form and will pass we could not reasonably expect to have a significant effect on your brochures up to 20 months in advance of providing the services.
reference and full details of your complaint. provided by independent suppliers. Those suppliers provide these
We are a Member of ABTA, membership number v3629. on to you any costs we incur from our suppliers in making the confirmed holiday. Except as set out above, we will in addition, We therefore may make changes to the brochure after its
We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by services in accordance with their own terms and conditions.
3. Payment alteration(s) requested. You should be aware that these costs where appropriate, pay you any reasonable proven costs and expenses publication. If we do so, we will communicate these changes
ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration Some of these terms and conditions may limit or exclude the
You are responsible for making all payments to us. Please note are likely to increase the closer to the departure date that changes you incur as a result of a cancellation by us. Very rarely, we may be to you in writing.
scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable
that, if you are paying via your Local Authority, governing body, are made. Please note that in some cases (e.g. budget airlines) forced by "force majeure" (see www.inntravel.co.uk/conditions.htm
with this contract. Further information on the Code and arbitration International Conventions, and may affect your rights to If you wish to receive a copy of this brochure in another format
central agency, or similar, it is important that you make any amendment charges (including ticket name changes) can clause 8) to change or terminate your holiday after departure but
compensation. Copies of the relevant parts of these terms which is more accessible to you please contact us. For example,
exceed the initial costs. before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely can be found on ABTA’s website www.abta.com
necessary arrangements to ensure that all payments reach us and conditions are available on request from ourselves or the
but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make we will be happy to provide the brochure in electronic format,
within the time limits below, and inform us immediately you 6. Cancellation by You The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered supplier concerned.
any refunds (unless we obtain any refunds from our suppliers) pay independently by IDRS, part of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. which will be scalable on screen or printable in a larger version,
know this might not be possible. Should you, or any member of your party, need to cancel your
you any compensation or be responsible for any costs or expenses This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour operator. It is not and also which will be compatible with text-to-speech conversion
chosen holiday once it has been confirmed, you must immediately It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on
In order to confirm your chosen holiday, a deposit of £25 per paying incurred by you as a result. issued on behalf of, and does not commit any independent on a personal computer.
advise us in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only be effective documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs.
party member for coach tours or £100 per paying party member for organisations/suppliers/carriers whose services are featured in it.
when it is received in writing by us at our offices. As we incur costs NB. If you have booked a flight through us and your flight is Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the 21. Data Protection
air tours (or full payment if booking within ten weeks of departure)
from the time we confirm your booking and may be unable to cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding ABTA website. 15. Delay Please be assured that we have measures in place to protect the
must be paid at the time of booking. In order to secure particular
re-sell your holiday, the following cancellation charges will always be is denied by your airline in circumstances which would entitle you On occasions flights, coach journeys, or ferry crossings may personal booking information held by us. This information will be
flight fares, or non-refundable elements of tour payable by us to The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than
payable. Where the cancellation charge is shown as a percentage, to claim compensation against the airline under EC Regulation No be delayed or altered due to circumstances outside our control. passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your
suppliers, we may require a higher deposit than normal to be £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking
this is calculated on the basis of the total cost payable by the 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004, you must It will be the responsibility of the individual airline or cross-channel travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public
paid at the time of booking. We will advise you of this before you form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of
person(s) cancelling excluding insurance premiums and amendment pursue the airline for the compensation due to you. All sums you operator to offer refreshments depending on the length of the delay.
confirm your booking. A second deposit of 30% of the total physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them,
charges. These cancellation charges are payable by you whether receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue Airlines and cross-channel operators do not offer compensation for
booking price is due 8 weeks after confirmation of booking. however deal with compensation claims which include an element or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed to
or not you have already paid a sufficient amount to us in deposits. of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement inconvenience, loss of holiday time or delayed arrival in the UK due
of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount security or credit checking companies. We will only pass your
Deposit payments are not refundable, except where stated otherwise to compensation or any other payment arising from such to flight delays. Similarly we are unable to make any compensatory
Period before departure Cancellation charge the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements.
in these booking conditions. However, in some circumstances they cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes payments or provide refunds for any unused holiday accommodation
can be reclaimed under the terms of some insurance policies, within which written per person cancelling The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be or facilities, missed connections or additional losses or expenses This applies to any sensitive information that you give us such as
any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other
less any excess which applies. notification of cancellation received by IDRS within nine months of the date of return from due to an extended delay, including unexpected road traffic delays, details of any disabilities or dietary / religious requirements. If we
arrangements. The fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight
is received by us the holiday. on the outward and/or homeward points of departure. Insurance cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers we maybe
The full remaining balance must be received by us not less than does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements
even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction policies sometimes provide some cover in the event of such delays. unable to provide your booking. In making this booking you consent
10 weeks prior to your departure date. This date will be shown on 70 days or more All deposits due only 11. Your responsibilities
with your flight. We have no liability to make any payment to you to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.
the Confirmation of Booking. Reminders are not normally sent. 22 to 69 days 75% of total cost Bookings are accepted on the understanding that all persons 16. Safety Standards and excursions
in relation to the Denied Boarding Regulations or in respect of Full details of our data protection policy are available upon request.
If you do not pay your second deposits or final payment by the 0 to 21 days 100% of total cost travelling are normally in good health and able to fulfil the physical The requirements and standards of the country in which any services
any flight cancellation or delay, downgrading of any flight ticket or demands of the chosen holiday. Please do not take risks while on an We will never pass any of your information on to third parties for
dates specified this will be a breach of the contract between us Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim are supplied are those which apply to those services. As a general
entitling us to consider the booking as cancelled by you and to denial of any boarding as the full amount of your entitlement to any activity or skiing holiday. In the interests of safety, you must follow the rule these requirements and standards will not be the same as in the marketing or other commercial purposes.
these cancellation charges, less any applicable excess, under the
apply cancellation charges as set out in these booking conditions. compensation or other payment (as dealt with above) is covered guidance in our notes, as well as that provided by any of our staff, UK and may sometimes be lower. Adventurous activities operated Acorn Venture Ltd. March 2009.
terms of an insurance policy. Claims must be made direct to the
by the airline’s obligations under the Denied Boarding Regulations. agents, suppliers or indeed anybody on our behalf; comply with any by us will always comply with UK standards.
This means that if we have not received your full payment before insurance company. If any member of your party is prevented from
If, for any reason, you do not claim against the airline and make a local codes of conduct, follow the Country Code, and act sensibly
the departure date you will not be able to travel. travelling, that person may transfer their place to someone else Excursions or other tours that you may choose to book or pay
claim for compensation from us, you must, at the time of payment and prudently at all times.
4. The cost of your holiday providing we are notified not less than two weeks before departure. of any compensation to you, make a complete assignment to us for whilst you are on holiday are not part of your package holiday
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all provided by us. For any excursion or other tour that you book,
The prices shown in our brochure were calculated on 4th March Where a transfer to a person of your choice can be made, all costs of the rights you have against the airline in relation to the claim that
necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs your contract will be with the operator of the excursion or tour and not
2009 on the basis of known costs and exchange rate of and charges incurred by us and/or incurred or imposed by any of gives rise to that compensation payment. If your airline does not
incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. with us. We are not responsible for the provision of the excursion or
£1 = Euro 1.1226, and £1 = $1.409 as shown in the our suppliers as a result must be paid before the transfer can be comply with these rules you should complain to the Air Transport
Financial Times Guide to World Currencies’ on that date. affected. For flight inclusive bookings, you must pay the charges Users’ Council on 020 7240 6061 www.auc.org.uk. We regret we cannot accept any liability if you are refused entry tour or for anything that happens during the course of its provision by
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In addition to adventure courses, Acorn offers a wide range of trips and courses
designed to meet all your school travel needs.
Skiing and snowboarding
Our ski programmes take you to world class resorts
throughout Europe, the USA and Canada; all featuring
magnificent skiing and snowboarding and the high
standards of accommodation and service.
Great skiing starts here!
Educational tours
Acorn’s Educational Trips help bring the classroom to life
for your groups with a selection of curriculum linked
tours to well chosen locations throughout the world.
Indian adventure
Unforgettable adventure programmes in India!
Choose from exhilarating Mountain Jungle, Ganges
or Himalayan adventures, or the very special Golden
Triangle educational tour.
Diverse Earth
Educational and Active Trips to far flung destinations
- an unforgettable experience for students. Travel in
foreign countries is an education in itself; however,
we have further enriched our trips with fantastic
learning opportunities, from biology to geography,
history and ecology.
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