This course is for young people aged between 16 and 18 years old with a sense of adventure.
Join us for Adventures in Eryri (Snowdonia), do you have a love for adventure, the great outdoors, and have an interest in working to conserve it, then read on.
Throughout the week you will take part in a variety of activities to discover and explore the National Park and surrounding areas with like-minded peers.
Challenges might include climbing, gorge scrambling, mountain trekking, canoeing and an overnight camping expedition. A key aspect of the residential will be your conservation day, where you will conduct work to conserve an area within Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
This course is suitable for the residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Always check with your leader before booking.
Tutor: Field Studies Council Staff
Courses are led by experienced Field Studies Council staff.
Example Timetable
Example Timetable
Day 1
Arrive for 1200
Team building challenges, introdcutions and welcome tour of the centre
Day 2
Land-based activity
Rock Climbing or Ghyll Scrambling
Trekking through nearby mountains and wild spaces
Establish camp and set up for the evening, sharing stories and socialising.
Day 3
Pack up camp and continue walking through the countryside and mountains
Bushcraft or canoeing
Mammal trapping
Day 4
Conservation Day
Orienteering or nightline
Day 5
Exploration of the mountains and environment
Scrambling
Final review
Reflection and farewells to your new friends
Depart at 1500
Please note the weather, location and season can affect activities so this is only an example timetable.
What's Included
Before You Attend
A kit list will be sent out via email. All technical equipment will be provided.
This residential is only open to young people who will be aged 16 - 18 years old at the time of attending.
We want to ensure participants get to share in their experience with those of a similar age. Please consider what age the attendee will be on the course date and check they fit into the age category when booking.
If the attendee is under 18, the booking must be made by a parent/guardian. When you book, it is essential that you enter the age and attendees name in the Order Notes at the checkout.
When attending the residential dates which welcome 16-18 year olds, all participants will be expected to follow the behaviour and conduct rules which will be in place to safeguard young people.
