The Games for Fun Workshop is a practical opportunity for teachers, youth workers, summer scheme leaders, outdoor pursuits instructors, community leaders and anyone else interested in the positive development of Young People.

What’s the Games for Fun Workshop all about?

“A teacher put a dot of chalk on a blackboard and asked a classroom of 15 and 16 year olds to say what they saw.  They responded with the obvious – a chalk dot.  She pointed out to them that she asked the same question of a group of 5 and 6 year olds the day before and elicited responses such as a squashed bug, the top of a telephone pole, an owl’s eye and the like.”

• Did you know that 96% of 4 year olds believe that they can become anything they want to?
• Did you know that by the time these 4 year olds are 18 only 4% of them will hold this belief?
• Did you know that 100% of 5 year olds are driven by their imagination?
• Did you know that only 10% of 7 year olds are driven by their imagination?
• And does it scare you to know that only 2% of 20 year olds are driven by their imagination?

Young children love playing games, inventing “things”, building, drawing and creating. They are brilliant at solving problems. They are not afraid to take risks! And most of all, they having an amazing desire to succeed!

Yet as children grow older these natural skills diminish and with that so do their aspirations and dreams!

This workshop is designed to provide you with a whole new arsenal of games and energisers to help you succeed in your effort developing Young People.

You will look at the process of delivering games with purpose, games for “fun-full-stop”, high and low energy games, games for pairs and games for very large groups. You will take part in as many as 30 different games as part of this workshop.

What will I learn on the Games for Fun Workshop?

• Lots of new games and variations of more familiar games
• How to modify games to suit the needs of the group
• Games for 2 – 200 people
• Linking games through a progressive development process
• Games without resources
• Open space games versus closed space games

Participants will also receive:

• A resource pack which includes briefs for the games, activity plans and another 20 games
• Certificate of completion

Who will be leading the Games for Fun Workshop?

With over 15 years experience Stephen Brown has developed and delivered adventure based personal and social development courses with marginalised young people and community groups, team building events for small businesses and large businesses alike, activity days for families, groups of friends, schools and youth organisations.

• For more details on Stephen and his work:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamBuildingAdventure
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• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theadventureteam
• Flickr: www.flickr.com/theadventureteam

When is the Games for Fun Workshop?

There are two Games for Fun Workshops in February:

• Course 1 – Wednesday 8th and Wednesday 15th February 2012, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
• Course 2 – Saturday 18th February 2012, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Where is the Games for Fun Workshop?

The Adventure Team, CEAL, 8 Meadowbank Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8YF

How much does the Games for Fun Workshop cost:

£125 per person and bring a friend or colleague for £100

Community Groups, Schools and Voluntary Organisations are entitled to a 50% discount

All prices are subject to VAT and the total amount is payable at the time of booking

How do I book my place on the Games for Fun Workshop?

Just give us a call on 0845 5213145 or email info@theadventureteam.co.uk

You can also book Stephen to deliver this workshop for your organisation – just ask!

Other workshops include:

• Games for Developing Teams
• Chaos – The 30 minute energiser
• Reviewing skills for beginners
• Reviewing skills for business
• Plan it, do it, review it – refining the reviewing process

What people say:

"Five star!! really enjoyed the activities bringing out our competitive nature and also that of team work and strategy planning! Brilliant facilitators and great way with the guys who deliver the training. Very well done i know its not the last you will see of me! You helped me build relationships within the NICE group and I know those relationships are now based on our level of trust and co-operation.. keep up the great work! Thanks to you all.”

"From the initial set up right through to the delivery Stephen and his Adventure Team provided a first class service. Stephen, via his calm, self assured and professional style of delivery created an atmosphere that enabled our groups to feel safe and challenged. All the activities provided were delivered in a professional, fun and creative manner. The group, whether participating in an icebreaker or games session right through to the more challenging outdoor activities were at all times in very safe and knowledgeable hands. Stephen and his team ensure that the young people are supported to feel safe both emotionally and physically.”

Yes, it’s that time of year again.  We are all busy trying to figure out what stocking fillers we need to buy for nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, mum and dad, friends and colleagues.

And we have loads of ideas for you!

For Kids:

• An adventure day for only £30 per person

• 1/2 days are only £20 per person

• NEW! 1 day at Adventure School in the Mournes, Belfast or Gortin only £25 per day

For Adults:

• Try coasteering only £45 per person

• Full day of adventure skills only £75 per person

• Intro activities only £35 per person

And if you can’t decide what to book you can also buy a voucher for any monetary amount

Each personalised voucher will be emailed to you with a description of the activity, what it involves, what they should expect and details on how to book.

To purchase your Gift Vouchers give us a call on 0845 521 3145or email info@theadventureteam.co.uk

Are you fed up with the same old Christmas Capers?

Are you looking for something different to do with your work colleagues before Christmas?

If so we have a brilliant, affordable Christmas Adventure that doesn’t involve jumping off cliffs or racing down mountains!

Our City Centre Christmas Treasure Hunt’s are ideal for organisations that want to spend 2 –3 hours having some fun with each other before the annual Christmas Party!  They make a brilliant Team Building Event and work equally as well as Team Bonding Experience.

Our Treasure Hunt’s are available in all major town’s and cities throughout Ireland with the following being our top 10 destinations:

• Belfast
• Derry/Londonderry
• Donegal Town
• Letterkenny
• Dublin
• Galway
• Cork
• Newry
• Dundalk
• Bangor

What you get:

• A Team Pack for each team that includes clues, camera and Top Secret tools!
• A CD of images from your event!
• A Christmas Celebration for your Team that will have them talking for weeks!
• Spot prizes!

Optional extra’s include:

• Whisky or wine tasting
• Visits to local tourism hot spots
• Team T-shirts

And with prices starting from as low as £20 per person this really is a cost effective team building event!

If you would like to book please feel free to email info@theadventureteam.co.uk or call 0845 5213145

Some photos of a recent Treasure Hunt around Derry/Londonderry!

Adventure Team Challenge

Your Team is randomly split in to sub-groups that compete against each other for points in a series of energisers, team games, team tasks and archery. The points are used to purchase raft building equipment in the afternoon and the challenge will finish with a raft race.

Usual times: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: £25 per person (rate applies to delivery in Gortin only)

X Challenge

Your Team is randomly split in to sub-groups that compete against each other in an adventure style race that will cover a mixture of terrains; therefore involving activities such as running, orienteering, raft building and archery. The sub-groups will face a number of Team Building activities along the way that will challenge them physically, mentally and practically.

Usual times: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: £30 per person (rate applies to delivery in Gortin only)

Challenge Xtreme

Your Team is randomly split in to sub-groups that compete against each other in an adventure style race that will cover a mixture of terrains; therefore involving activities such as running, orienteering, coasteering and abseiling. The sub-groups will face a number of Team Building activities along the way that will challenge them physically, mentally and practically.

Usual times: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Venue: North Coast or the Mournes

Cost: £40 per person

If your Team is ready for a Challenge call us on 0845 521 3145 or email info@theadventureteam.co.uk

“Bring a Da” Coasteering on Father’s Day with the Adventure Team – and any da will do! Your neighbours da, your friends da, some random da you don’t even know – just bring a da!

The da goes free for every child’s place booked and for Father’s Day we have no age limit for children!  You could be 45 and bring your mate (as long as he is a da) and you only have to pay £30 for yourself and “yer da” goes free!!!  Make sense?

NO???  Then give us a call on 08455213145 and we will explain it – just know you and “yer da” are getting a cracker deal!

Oh! Here’s a wee bit about coasteering…

Coasteering is an exhilarating combined rock and water activity that can be delivered to every individual level which makes this activity suitable for those with no fear of heights or water as well as those who may not be quite so confident.

During your Coasteering trip you will learn rock climbing and scrambling techniques as well as how to jump from great heights safely.

Wearing sturdy footwear, wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets, participants travel along a section of coastline; sometimes swimming in the sea, sometimes scrambling on rocks and jumping from rocks into the sea.

Morning and afternoon sessions are available!

Are you up for some Coasteering (with yer da)? Give us a call on 028 8164 8390 or emailinfo@theadventureteam.co.uk

The Coasteering Club is a great way to explore our coastline under your own steam and with the help of The Adventure Team.

The Coasteering Club meets on the 1^st Sunday of every month at various locations throughout Ireland – north and south!  We also run at least one trip a year to another location in the UK with Pembrokeshire high on the agenda for 2011.

Bronze Membership of the club costs £75 and includes:

• 3 coasteering trips over a 12 month period
• Insurance
• Experienced guides

Silver Membership of the club costs £120 and includes:

• 6 coasteering trips over a 12 month period
• Insurance
• Experienced guides
• Reduced equipment hire rates

Gold Membership of the club costs £180 and includes:

• 12 coasteering trips over a 12 month period
• Insurance
• Experienced guides
• Discounted training courses
• Discount rates for friends attending open events
• Reduced equipment hire and purchase rates

Member’s can also access any of the 30+ Coasteering events scheduled with The Adventure Team.

Members must be 17 years of age at time of joining

We have a load of adventure’s planned over the coming days and thought it would be best to let you know about them all on one place:

Easter Sunday

Family Fun at Bellurgan Park – lots of activities and fun to be had with the family!

Tuesday 26th April

Kayaking at Brown’s Bay from 12 noon until 5.00pm

Hire a kayak for £5 per person.  Bring your own wetsuit or hire one for £5

Wednesday 27th April

Bouldering at Bloody Bridge, 10.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm

£20 per adult and get a child’s place free! Additional children only £10 each!

Thursday 28th April

Kayaking at Brown’s Bay from 12 noon until 5.00pm

Hire a kayak for £5 per person.  Bring your own wetsuit or hire one for £5

Friday 29th April

Kayaking at Brown’s Bay from 12 noon until 5.00pm

Hire a kayak for £5 per person.  Bring your own wetsuit or hire one for £5

Let us know if you fancy coming along to any of these by calling 0845 5213145 or emailing info@theadventureteam.co.uk

Bouldering must be pre-booked and you are most welcome to just turn up for the Kayaking.  If you pre-book your kayak hire we will donate £1 of the booking to our chosen charity of the year – Barnardo’s

Looking forward to seeing you all soon

It is our aim in 2011 to help local charities raise £1 million through our fundraising adventures!

We are 100% committed to supporting charities and firmly believe that the more successful the event, the more money the charity should make, not the more we should make!

So, we offer flexible rates and can often pledge our financial support to the events we are involved in.

And you don’t even need to be a charity to get involved!  You could join one of our Adventures and use it as an opportunity to raise funds for a charity close to your heart! 

How about Canoeing in Canada, Climbing Ben Nevis or even organising as few as 10 friends for Xtreme Coasteering.

Over the coming weeks will be adding much more information to our website and in the mean time, here’s a few ideas and possible payment plans to whet your appetite:

Xtreme Coasteering

Fancy the challenge of a 100ft abseil into the sea? For a small registration fee from each participant, we carry out risk assessments of your chosen location and provide all equipment and qualified instructors to facilitate the event.

Cost per person: £25 – over 35 participants, £30 – 21 to 35 participants, Less than 20 participants £35 per person

Minimum 10 participants

Abseiling

A straightforward and challenging charity fundraising activity. For a small registration fee from each participant, we carry out risk assessments of your chosen location and provide all equipment and qualified instructors to facilitate the event. All you have to do is choose your venue and get permission to abseil there!

Cost per person: £25 – less than 50 participants, £20 – 50 to 100 participants

Minimum 20 participants

Team Challenge

Raising money for your club or society and fancy something a bit different – how about one of our team challenge events? 

Sample activities include: Archery, Problem Solving ‘Crystal Maze’ style, Mountain biking and Raft Building.

Cost per team: £200 – maximum team size 8 participants.

Minimum of 2 Teams required – no competition otherwise

Raft Building

A minimum of 4 teams can participate in constructing a ‘seaworthy’ vessel and racing against the other teams! Not only can this activity be used for fundraising but is also a great activity for pulling your teams together while having mighty craic at a location of your choice!

Cost per team: £100 – 4 people per team

We hope some of these idea’s have sparked your imagination!

Contact The Adventure Team today for a free no obligation consultation where we will offer you only the best advice to plan your next fundraising Event.

And remember to ask us about the discount scheme for Active Charities!

Give us a call on 028 8164 8390 or email info@theadventureteam.co.uk

Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend on 9th & 10th April will showcase the amazing range of outdoor activities available with a clever scheme offering everyone the opportunity to get outside and try something new – for less money and zero hassle. Moreover the Northern Ireland Adventureland Weekend marks the launch of a whole summer of fun in Northern Ireland.

The Adventure Team along with another 23 outdoor activity providers from all over Northern Ireland are offering activity sessions for only £10 per person. With over 100 activity sessions to choose from you’ll be really spoilt for choice. Go it alone, with a friend or three or take the family – you don’t need a hefty group. Simply book online, go with the flow and see Northern Ireland from a completely different perspective.

If you fancy coming along to any of our events simply click on the links below and book online!

Saturday 9th April

Family Kayaking, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Family Archery and Orienteering, 1.00pm – 5.30pm

Adult Kayaking, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Sunday 10th April

Family Kayaking, 10.00am – 12.00pm

Family Archery and Orienteering, 1.00pm – 5.30pm

Adult Kayaking, 2.00pm – 4.00pm

This is a brilliant opportunity and at a really attractive price!  Be sure to check out www.outdoorni.com to find out about all the other activities available across Northern Ireland!

Are you ready to conquer Britain’s highest peak at 4,409 feet (1343m) on our Ben Nevis Take on the Challenge weekend?

Ben Nevis, the ‘Mountain of Heaven’ is located in the heart of the Nevis Range in the Western Highlands. On a clear day the view from the peak is one of the most breathtaking sights in Scotland and will you remember it for the rest of your days, especially after the challenge of the hike.

We will travel from Belfast on the Friday morning, via Ferry and minibus to Fort William to start the climb on Saturday morning.  We will take the so called ‘tourist’s path’, an unworthy title as it detracts from the challenge and strenuous nature of this climb.

Dates: Friday 13th – Sunday 15th May 2011

Cost: £240 per person

Includes travel to Ben Nevis from Belfast, 2 nights’ accommodation and guided walk to the summit.  Challengers can also make their own travel arrangements – contact us to make arrangements.

Who is this trip suitable for?

As with all our Take on the Challenge events, a good level of fitness is required. You will be trekking for 6 – 8 hours over rocky and steep terrain. The climb is considerable and it is almost always cold on the summit. This challenge should not be underestimated but it is a moderate challenge which is achievable by most people with training.  Advice on training will be provided at time of registration. 

This trip can also be used as a Fundraising Event.

What is the food like?

To keep the cost as low as possible you will be responsible for your own meals and drinks throughout this trip.

How can I pay?

A deposit of £50 is required at the time of booking and the balance is due before the start of May. Payment plans can be arranged by Direct Debit. Bookings made after 1^st May 2011 must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Will I be safe?

Most definitely! We have a proven safety record and are always focused on the physical and emotional well being of the people in our care.

Am I insured?

Our Insurance Policy automatically provides cover for all activities undertaken as part of this trip. However, it is an essential condition of joining this trip that you have a valid travel insurance policy, not only to cover the cost of medical treatment, but also to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation.

To book your places call 028 8164 8390 or email info@theadventureteam.co.uk