insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 67
DAYSOUT
summer holiday activities cont.
Lagoon Water Sports
Royal Academy of Dance
www.lagoon.co.uk // Hove
www.rad.org.uk // London, Jersey and Birmingham
With everything from yacht sailing to windsurfing, you can experience every
kind of water sports activity in just one place. With qualified and expert
instructors on hand to guide you through the process, and teach you all
you need to know, this could be the perfect starting point to many future
seafaring adventures. And for the children there are activity weeks featuring
windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, wakeboarding, SUP, and on-land activities.
Kids can learn to sail at Hove Lagoon from the age of 6 with the RYA Learn
to Sail Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses, and age 12 on the sea.
River Deep Mountain High
© David Tett
www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk // Lake District
At the Royal Academy of Dance there are weeklong courses involving two
daily classes in ballet and creative dance. Themed classes let your child
use their imagination to create an original dance with their teachers. A fun
week ends with a lively presentation with props and make-up, for parents
and guardians. These workshops are for children aged 4 to 7 years. For
those aged 7 to 16 (with one year’s dance experience), there is a professional
master class allowing the children to refine their performance and creative
skills. The two days will finish with a presentation for parents, guardians and
teachers.
Manor House Hotel
www.manorhousehotel.co.uk // Devon
There are a number of different climbing adventures available with River
Deep Mountain High; the most popular adventure day consists of climbing,
scrambling and abseiling around the Pike O'Blisco, with the option of a
walk to the top to see the fantastic views. On this day, you can learn more
about climbing, further your existing knowledge, learn how to belay, learn
how to place natural protection in rock, learn about climbing calls, practice
climbing techniques, and do some bouldering! There are also half-day
climbing activities available for those who aren’t quite as confident, or who
have never climbed before. Children are welcome over the age of 6, and
you can bet this is something they will never forget about – come September
they will still be talking about how they climbed up a rock face in the Lake
District! There are other activities available too, including archery, mountain
biking, abseiling, and guided walks. There are even family bundles, which
are perfect for families of varying ages! By working with the organisers, you
will create the best itinerary for you all.
At The Manor House Hotel, Devon, you can enjoy as many arts and crafts
activities as you can possibly fit into your time there. Choose from pottery,
painting, t-shirt printing, stained glass design, jewellery making, embroidery,
enamelling, picture framing, woodwork, candle making, and much, much
more. And when you have spent a hard day creating something beautiful,
why not unwind with a spot of swimming (the pool even includes flumes!),
golf, snooker, bowling, a guided walk, or any number of other sporting
activities. Or simply do nothing at all and enjoy the fabulous surroundings
and peaceful atmosphere.
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