Calvert Trust Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure Lake District

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Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure Lake District Calvert Trust Lake District Calvert Trust Most centres don’t offer a full range of This way to Challenging activities to some of our group but Calvert makes the kids feel capable and not new adventures Welcometo Calvert Trust Disability different as society tends to do. Discover life changing experiences Springfield School providing positive results lasting long after your stay. We work with you to encourage you to reach your full potential no matter what your level of ability. It is the best Just speak to any of our visitors and they residential centre Our Centre will tell you how invaluable their visit has I have ever been; building self-confidence, acquiring taken a group to! Sean Day new skills, making friends and having “ With over 40 years’ experience fun. This enables them to take up new Centre Director Merseyside Youth of delivering outdoor adventure challenges back at home. Association Hi, I’m Sean the Centre Director holidays for people with disabilities, ” we really are a place to discover at the Calvert Trust and I would like it’s what you can do that counts. to welcome you to the Lake District. We take advantage of this beautiful Our residential breaks are National Park and offer adventurous, exclusive to people with physical, learning and sensory disabilities, fun packed activities for groups out including those with the most and about in the countryside making it complex needs for which most truly accessible to all. We offer outdoor centres cannot cater. everything from traditional water and We support you to make your group climbing activities to horse riding and residential a reality with adapted expeditions, so read on and let the equipment and experienced staff in excitement begin. a fantastic location.

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Matt Hopkins

Senior Instructor Your Lake District As Group Instructors we stay with you Accessible throughout your visit; organising your activities Adventure and making sure you have a wonderful time. We help you to achieve your full potential • Canoeing and Kayaking Adventure and most importantly have loads of fun! Sailing • • Climbing and Abseiling • Trapeze and Swing • Zip Wire • High Ropes Course Calvert enabled me to achieve • Horse Riding and Trap Driving things I never Lakeland Walk and Push “thought possible. • Ghyll Scrambling Sandra Pryor • • Hand Biking and Cycling ” It was amazing and we made lots • Archery of new friends. “ • Bushcraft Wednesday Wheelchair Assault Course Leisure Club • ” Problem Solving • • Orienteering • Camping/Hut Nights • Mine Visit

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Innovative & Their clear, professional and calm Enabling Staff attitude enabled all students“ to experience the week to the full. Our dedicated and experienced staff work St John Vianney with you to ensure that everyone in your Special School group reaches their potential and meets their ” own personal level of challenge. Our qualified Instructors hold National Governing Body Awards and have undertaken specialist training in working with people with disabilities. They are innovative and enabling, using safety equipment to remove physical barriers wherever possible, allowing you to say yes to all the adventures we offer you. Fun and Safe

Your safety is of paramount importance to us. The centre is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) and is approved by National Governing Bodies for teaching outdoor activities. See our website for more details on activity safety, risk assessments, licenses, liability insurance etc.

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It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Truly John Ford Accessible Accessible Activities Manager I will put your activity programme together with you to meet your aims whatever they Visit our stables, Make your own hot may be, just let us know: educational, team meet the ponies and chocolate and toast interaction, personal development, try a ride or trap marshmallows as you Adventure independence, developing social skills or drive in the beautiful learn bushcraft skills. just holiday fun! countryside.

Sail an access dinghy, More activities Climb to the top of possible with just a our adjustable wall, chin control, or board ahead… don’t forget to ‘hoot our accessible Your Challenge the horn’. catamaran cruiser and Once we have tailored a programme to speed across the lake. your group’s needs we will allocate you a group instructor. This is your dedicated instructor for the whole of the visit, allowing Shoot an arrow with Feel free as a bird as you our staff to get to know every individual in your group - helping you to make the most ‘robobow’, no descend a 65ft/20m crag of your stay! strength required. with the help of our Activities were all a Larkin frame which can Taking every opportunity to use the lot of fun and really lift you out over the edge. amazing Lake District landscape, we run as inclusive so we many of our activities as we can in the could all be involved countryside.We have a fully accessible boat “ at our own level. house on Lake, a dedicated Hoist into a stable, Try out a range of Riding for the Disabled (RDA) stables in The Back Up Trust rafted canoe direct from adapted bikes Keswick, and accessible catamarans our jetty and paddle out including handbikes on lakes Windermere and Derwent Water, ” to play ‘pirates’. and recumbants. as well as numerous activity sites around the National Park.

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk The mixture of activities, brilliant Its what you instructors and set-up do that “of the centre really helped us with team interaction, Can independence and Counts! personal social skills. Kaimes School ”

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Eleanor Evans

Housekeeper We loved the facilities. We felt Our team aim to make your stay as very welcome and Comfortable comfortable as possible. We have a very safe. range of equipment available, just let us “ know what you need and we will have it Stay ready for you when you arrive. Crewe Buddies” Available Equipment Time for Bed • Raisable Beds We cater for up to 60 guests per week Manual Hoists • in three areas of accommodation: the • Electric Tracking Hoists Farmhouse, the Lower Byre and the Upper Byre. Split into self-contained annexe Shower Chairs • accommodation some of our rooms are • Raisable Toilet Seats designed specifically with overnight care of people with profound and complex disabilities • Bed Sides in mind and include inter-connecting rooms • Listening Monitors for your staff and guests. • Room Alarms All our accommodation is en-suite with level Corridor Alarms entry shower rooms and toilet facilities with • grab handles and plenty of space. Prefer a • Elephant Feet bath? We have fully accessible bathrooms Table Raisers with hoists, transfer seats and changing beds • available. The centre also has a Clos-o-Mat • Medical Fridges toilet. Most rooms are twin, with some 3 or 4 Over Tables beds available and many have fantastic views • across the lake or into the woods. • Monkey Pole

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Food Gary Miles Catering Manager Hi I’m Gary, the Catering Manager. Our team of chefs Glorious prepare locally sourced meals from fresh ingredients every day. Our delicious range of home cooked Food meals can be adapted to your dietary needs. If you have any special dietary requirements please do let us know and we will be happy to help.

Sample Menu Relax Built around a traditional farmstead, the Starter: centre is accessible throughout with slopes, Soup or Salad. ramps and lifts allowing groups to move freely around the site. Main course: Spaghetti Bolognaise, The Calvert Trust is a great place to make new Sausage, friends; groups can socialise after a busy day Roast Lamb, of activities. In the Games Room we have Eat Well Pizza table tennis, table football and pool tables, a tuck shop for souvenirs and a bar for you to Served with fresh vegetables. Start your day with a hot cooked enjoy a drink. If you prefer a quiet moment, sit breakfast with toast and cereal. back with a book in the library or catch up with Collect your packed lunch of fresh Dessert: The facilities, your favourite soap in the TV lounge. The Sticky Toffee Pudding, filled rolls or savoury pastries and staff, food and regular disco is a popular highlight or how return in the evening for a hearty Cheesecake, location was spot about a film night on the big screen. three course meal. Our tempting Strawberries and Cream on, it’s amazing. “ Some groups love the chance to enjoy desserts will have you coming back for more. Hot drinks are There is always a Southfield playing team games together in the sports available all day and there is a vegetarian option. School hall such as basketball, football, badminton, fridge to store your own snacks. ” boccia and relay games.

It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Fun The pool and sensory room are a in the bonus, so relaxing. Pool and Sensory “ room are excellent and Walton Hall School enhance the evening Water “opportunities for all! ” centre Ysgol Gogarth ” Our state of the art Water Centre includes a hydrotherapy pool, poolside sauna, multi-sensory room and indoor and outdoor seating areas.

The pool combines technology with the warmth of hydrotherapy to provide a complete sensory experience with spa, bubble pads and water curtain. There is also above and below-water lighting and sounds that can be changed to flood the whole pool area with different colours and music.

To aid access the pool has a raisable floor, poolside hoist and two pool side changing rooms with changing beds and overhead tracking hoist.

The sensory room is the perfect place to relax with bubble tubes, lights, projectors and a range of interactive equipment.

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It’s what you can do that counts! T • 017687 72255 www.calvertlakes.org.uk Simon Cogan

Book your Bookings Co-ordinator Hi, I’m Simon, a member of the bookings team. Did you know we have a bursary scheme to help groups fund their visit? Just ask to see if Beyond the Group Adventurenow you are eligible. If you have any questions or would like to book please give us a call - we’re a friendly bunch! Did you know we offer a choice of activity breaks at the Calvert Trust and you don’t always have to be part of a group? • Expeditions in the UK and beyond, including support for Duke of Edinburgh trips • Specialist Courses allowing you to focus and develop your skills in one activity • Self Catering in our cottages or Bunk Barns near Keswick • Family Activity Breaks in the school holidays • Adult Activity Breaks for individuals with their friends and carers In 30 years of Want to Come? attending and organising residential courses, the Our prices are fully inclusive of all accommodation, delicious home cooked food, activities, Calvert Trust is at the top instructional staff and transport whilst at the centre. All you have to do is get here; we even “of my list – try it and provide waterproofs, boots and warm layers if required. make up your own mind.

Foxfield School • Give us a call 017687 72255 or email ” [email protected] There is such a • We will send you everything you need to secure your booking. positive atmosphere here, makes you want “ to be part of it. • Return your booking form with a deposit to confirm your visit. Choices Project As a not-for-profit charity we work hard to keep our prices as low as possible for our visiting Knowsley ” groups and each year we fundraise £250,000 in order to subsidise the running of the centre.

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The Lake District Calvert Trust is conveniently Membership No. L10382 located near Keswick approx. 20 mins from junction 40 of the M6, and Penrith Railway Designed and Printed by Print Graphic Limited 01228 593 900 Station where pickups can be arranged. Version 003 February 2017