Scheduled Courses and Activities Your adventure starts here

Aztec Upton Warren is situated just minutes from Junction 5 of the M5 in Worcestershire. The centre is based around a 20 acre lake and offers a range of high quality watersports instruction in canoeing, , , windsurfing as well as improvised . The remainder of the 40 acre site provides a number of land based activities such as , a ropes course, a high poles course, a tunnel complex, team building challenges, camping, archery and a nature reserve. The centre can also be used as a base for fieldwork courses.

Our centre has a wide selection of sailing , windsurfers, and enabling groups to undertake safe and adventurous activities led by our professional and friendly instructors. We have a number of suitable for disabled visitors. Courses are run for all ages and abilities from beginner taster sessions to high level skills and instructor training.

Please see the following pages for details of our scheduled courses and activities.

Children’s Courses, Clubs and Family Activity Days

Led by trained and experienced staff, Aztec Upton Warren offers a range of opportunities to keep active youngsters and their families interested and to learn new skills. We are a RYA and BCU training centre running various sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking courses during the year. Also available are a wide variety of water based and land based experiences.

Easter, May and October Half Term School Holiday Courses

The following courses are offered over the Easter, May and October school holidays for 8 - 15 year olds:

• Beginners Sailing RYA Stage 1 • Intermediate Sailing RYA Stage 2 • Advanced Sailing RYA Stages 3 & 4 • Archery, Tunnels and Canoeing • Traverse, Climb and Kayaking • Low Ropes, Climbing Activities and Raft Building • Poles (Crate Stack and ), Swing and Sailing

Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost. All courses start at 9.30am and finish at 4pm.

Summer School Holiday Courses

During the summer school holidays we offer a range of opportunities designed to keep active youngsters between 6 - 15 year olds entertained. All courses start at 9.30am and finish at 4pm. An early bird breakfast club for all our summer holiday courses is also possible. This starts at 8am and costs an additional £3 per day.

The following courses are available:

6 - 8 year olds: 11 - 15 year olds: • Activities and Games • Adventurous Activity Week • Adventurous Activity Days 8 - 10 year olds: • Land Sport Days • Multi Activity Week • Beginners Sailing • Watersports Days • Intermediate Sailing • Multi Activity Days • Advanced Sailing • Land Sport Days • Paddling Courses • Beginners Sailing • Beginners Windsurfing • Intermediate Sailing • Bush Craft and Activities • Advanced Sailing • Paddling Courses Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost.

Sunday Club

Running from April - October.

Sunday Mornings from 9.30am - 12.30pm: Sunday Afternoons from 1.30pm - 4.30pm: Multi Activity Club for 8 - 15 year olds Sailing and Paddling Club for 8 - 15 year olds

Activities will be rotated each week and include: A choice of either sailing or paddling will be decided on the day • Archery and Tunnels by the instructor. This depends on the weather conditions. • Traverse Climb • Informal coaching will take place which could lead to RYA and • Low Ropes and Climbing Activities BCU qualifications. • and Raft Building • Crate stack, Mast and Swing Pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment as places for the morning and afternoon clubs are limited.

Family Activity Days

Running on various bank holidays for families with children 6 years and above. A typical day will run as follows: • 9.30am - 11am Archery • 11.15am - 12.45pm Climbing • 1.15pm - 2.45pm Sailing • 3pm - 4.30pm Kayaking

Adult Courses (16+)

Aztec Upton Warren is a RYA and BCU training centre which runs various sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and powerboating courses for groups and individuals. If preferred, all courses can be run on a personal tuition basis or in small groups subject to availability. Please enquire for more information.

Adult Sailing Courses (16+) Beginner Sailing Advanced Sailing Courses

• Start Sailing - RYA Level 1 Once the Beginner Sailing Courses have been completed, An introduction to sailing. All you need to know to get afloat sailing skills can be improved on the following Advanced Sailing under supervision. How to in all directions, including an Courses. Please ask for more information. awareness of launching and recovering. On completion you will be able to sail in light under supervision. • Better Sailing Course • Basic Skills - RYA Level 2 • Seamanship Skills Sets out the foundations of sailing. Course includes: , • Sailing with Spinnakers launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential • Start Racing safety knowledge. On completion you will be able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.

Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost.

Adult Windsurfing Courses (16+)

Beginner Windsurfing Intermediate Windsurfing

• Start Windsurfing - RYA Level 1 After the Start Windsurfing Course has been successfully Teaches you the basics of windsurfing using the right equipment. completed, your windsurfing skills can be developed on the On completion you will be able to sail to a chosen point on the following Intermediate Windsurfing Courses at Aztec Lower water and return from where you started from in light winds. Moor. Please enquire for more information.

Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost. Courses available include:

• Intermediate Non • Intermediate Planing Course • Beach Start • Non Planing Carve Gybe Aztec Lower Moor Adult Canoeing and Adult Powerboat Courses Kayaking Courses (16+) (16+) Beginner Canoeing RYA Level 2 (Powerboat) Course and Kayaking • A course to teach the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver. This is the basis • BCU 1 Star Award of the international certificate of competence. This is a flat water award that demonstrates an individual has basic control and foundation skills. Please see the detailed Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost. timetable for dates and cost.

RYA Safety Boat Course Intermediate Canoeing • This course provides the skills required when acting as an escort and Kayaking craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of sailing dinghies, windsurfers or canoes and for racing or training activities. This Once the BCU 1 Star Award has been completed canoeing and also includes assistance with race management, mark laying, kayaking skills can be improved on the following Intermediate and windsurfer rescue, boat towing and recovery. Courses. Please enquire for more information. Please see the detailed timetable for dates and cost. • BCU 2 Star Award • BCU 3 Star Canoe Award / BCU 3 Star Award • BCU 4 Star Canoe Award / BCU 4 Star Kayak Award • BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training Syllabus

Did you know we also offer our high quality facilities and instruction for a wide range of groups, organisations and occasions?

• Schools and Education • Corporate • Youth Clubs and Groups • Families • • Duke of Edinburgh Residential and Expedition Award Courses • Boat Hire • • Birthday Parties • Hen, Stag and Celebration Parties •

We offer accommodation in our bunkhouse and chalets plus our campsite is also available.

Visit us at Worcester Road • Upton Warren • Bromsgrove • Worcestershire • B61 7ER Call us on 01527 861426 Email [email protected] Find out more at www.aztecadventure.co.uk