The document summarizes an information evening for parents about an upcoming residential trip to France. It provides details about the activities, schedule, costs, and payment deadlines. The trip will take place in October 2012 and involve outdoor adventure activities at a chateau facility, as well as visits to local towns and sites. Parents are asked to submit a £60 deposit by December 1st to secure a spot for their child.

1. Parents Information Evening
23rd November 2011

2.  The aims and objectives
of the residential
 A short presentation from
a Manor Adventure
representative.
 An outline programme of
activities
 Dates and deadlines.
 An opportunity to ask any
questions/ raise concerns.
 An Opportunity to book a
place

3.  Before we start we
would like to say a big
THANK YOU for
showing an interest in
this Residential trip
and all it has to offer.

4.  The French adventure week
would provide the children with
a unique experience, one
which they would not normally
experience in Blackpool.
 The children would have a
fantastic and significant
opportunity to develop
individually and socially in
varying team and individual
activities
 Through the residential week
we would expect all children to
come away with new adventure
skills, language skills improved
social and interactive skills.

6. Date Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday Travel Travel Onsite Activity
22/10/12
Tuesday Visit town of Rue Onsite Activity Onsite Activity
23/10/12
Wednesday Visit to chocolate Onsite Activity Onsite Activity
24/10/12 factory and snail
farm.
Thursday Visit Market Onsite Activity Onsite Activity
24/10/12
Friday Onsite Activity Travel Travel
25/10/12
Activities will not be confirmed until October
2012

7.  Climbing
 Abseiling
 Orienteering
 Obstacle course
 Rifle shooting
 Archery
 Fencing
 Blind trial
 Crate stacking
 Initiative exercises
 Low ropes
 Chateau Olympics
 Quiz/ Disco night

8.  Allmeals at the
centre are included
 Children will share
the ensuite rooms
 The children will
need their own
sleeping bag, pillow
case and towels for
their own personal
use.

9.  As you are aware we will be staying at the Chateau du
Broutel located in the North of France less than an hour
from Calais. The trip will take place from Monday 22nd
October to Friday 26th October 2012
 The cost of the residential visit will be £350.00, which
includes coach travel to and from the venue and full
board at the castle along with visits to market town of
Rue, snail farm and chocolate factory and the outdoor
adventure activities on site
 The cost does include basic insurance ( medical
expenses, possessions and accident cover in Europe)
however you may wish to purchase additional insurance.

10.  Children who attend the residential will require
a EU Health card – these are easily applied for
by your self online or through the Post office
and are free.
 The above cost does not include passport. It
is our intension to apply for a collective
passport in the new year for the period of the
trip. Cost will be confirmed ASAP.
 The cost however does not include any
spending money for the children.

12.  There are initially 40 places available for the children and
these will be allocated on a first come basis.
 I will be leading the residential trip and there will be at
least 3 other staff members/ adults involved.
 There will be a follow up meeting for pupils and parents in
July 2012.
 We will keep you updated using the details you have
supplied us. We have also created a blog for the trip –
any updates will also be added there.

14.  Ifyou would like your child to attend the
residential week then we require a
deposit of £60.00 (non refundable) by
Thursday 1st December. (Balance of
£290 to be paid by July 16th 2012)
Cheques should be made payable to
Hawes Side Educational Activities.
 The forms will be available at the end of
this meeting.