Widehorizons offers a variety of adventure learning courses for teachers from January to December 2012. The courses cover topics such as first aid, kayaking, mountaineering, and outdoor leadership skills. Course lengths range from one to six days and are held in locations across the UK such as London, Wales, and Dorset. Participants include teachers, outdoor leaders, and those seeking qualifications. Contact information is provided for booking courses.

1. Adventure Learning at Widehorizons
Courses for Teachers in 2012, January to March
Cost (Exc.
Date Course Description Who is it for? Duration Location
VAT)
HSE recognised practical course de- Anyone who has responsibility in the
9 to 11 Jan REC First Aid at Work 3 days Eltham, London £205
signed for people working outdoors workplace or outdoors
A course to revalidate First Aid at Anyone whose qualification has not
10 to 11 Jan REC First Aid at Work, refresher 2 days Eltham, London £160
Work expired for more than 1 month
20 to 22 Jan Mountain Bike Skills Learn riding skills, maintenance and For those with an interest in leading 2 days North Wales £150
REC Emergency and Paediatric
2 to 3 Feb First Aid skills for outdoor leaders Anyone working with children 2 days Eltham, London £155
First Aid
Introduction to Learn skills and techniques for walking Keen walkers and those wishing to
10 to 12 Feb 2 days North Wales £250
Winter Mountaineering in the mountains in winter continue their training
A nationally recognised qualification
Walking Group Leader Ideal for Gold and Silver Duke of Ed-
19 to 22 Feb for leading groups in non-mountain 3 days North Wales £225
(Assessment) inburgh Award scheme supervisors
areas
25 to 26 Feb 3 Star White Water Kayak Training and assessment Competent 2 star standard kayakers 2 days North Wales £130
Introduction to Junior Adventure Sample activities and learn about Teachers and party leaders new to
2 to 4 Mar 2 days Swanage, Dorset £60
Learning leading adventurous residential visits residential centres
For more details and bookings contact
nicola.mcgerty@widehorizons.org.uk
0208 850 1581 Pg 1 of 2
www.widehorizons.org.uk Widehorizons is a registered charity number 1105847

2. Adventure Learning at Widehorizons
Courses for Teachers in 2012, April to December
Cost (Exc.
Date Course Description Who is it for? Duration Location
VAT)
REC Emergency and Paediatric 2 days
29 to 30 Mar First Aid skills for outdoor leaders Anyone working with children Eltham, London £155
First Aid
For people who want to lead groups Experienced and competent hill walk-
9 to 14 Apr Mountain Leader Award (Training) 6 days North Wales £330
anywhere in the British Isles ers who want to lead groups
For those wanting to introduce rock
5 to 6 May Single Pitch Award (Training) Experienced climbers 2 days North Wales £130
climbing to groups
Develop and accredit skills on flat wa- Anyone with some paddle-sport experi-
5 to 7 May 2 Star Canoe and Kayak 3 days North Wales £225
ter ence
A nationally Recognised qualification
Ideal for Gold and Silver Duke of Edin-
10 to 12 May Walking Group Leader (Training) for leading groups in non- 3 days North Wales £235
burgh Award scheme supervisors
mountainous areas
Geography Fieldwork on the Guided visits to locations and informa- Swanage, Dor-
25 to 27 May Geography and Humanities Teachers 2 days £60
Jurassic Coast tion for planning field studies set
For people who want to lead groups Experienced and competent hill walk-
3 to 9 Sep Mountain Leader Award (Training) 6 days North Wales £340
anywhere in the British Isles ers who want to lead groups
For more details and bookings contact
nicola.mcgerty@widehorizons.org.uk
0208 850 1581 Pg 2 of 2
www.widehorizons.org.uk Widehorizons is a registered charity number 1105847