Gorge & Water Activities
Gorge Walking
1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)
Fed up of being told by your parents “stay away from the river, you’ll fall in”? This one’s for you. Buoyancy aid on, helmet on, now get IN the water!
Scramble up the gorge on the Banvie Burn. You will get wet, but it’s massive fun. Come dressed as you would for going swimming shoes / boots with ankle protection must be worn. If you wear glasses then it is advisable to tie them on!!
Canyoning
1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)
If you like adventure you will love canyoning! You will make your way down some of the rivers in the Blair Atholl area by jumping and sliding into the water. You will get wet, but it’s massive fun. Come dressed as you would for going swimming, shoes / boots with ankle protection must be worn. If you wear glasses then it is advisable to tie them on!!
Beach Adventure
1/2 day activity (1 activity point)
Camp can be quite full on at times, so this is an activity to get you back into the swing of things. Have a relaxing time at the ‘beach’ whilst having the opportunity to have a dip and swim alongside some relaxing tunes and games. You’ll get back to camp feeling recharged and ready to go!
River Rescue
1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)
Safer Crossing & Self Rescue are the main areas of focus here. You’ll learn the basics of how to interact with the river in a more controlled manner, helping you keep your cool should you ever find yourself in such a situation. Of course that means we need to put you in that situation!
Fully kitted up with wetsuit, buoyancy aids & helmet you’ll be taught basic
defensive swimming before being shot through a rapid or two. Blasting through the White Water, you’ll discover buoyancy aids ain’t so buoyant in bubbles! We’ll finish up by teaching some safer jumping techniques at “The
Rock” Come in your swimming gear with a pair of old trainers or boots that will
get wet!
Rafting – the Traditional Kind!
1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)
Mankind has for millennia sought different methods for travelling on water, test how good your lashings are with a mix of poles and barrels & other floaty bits & see what you can come up with before a brief play on the nearby water. Boyancy aids provided if you are not too confident in the water, but be prepared to get wet. Choose your own design, just hope it floats! This is not fast paced whitewater rafting, but a perfect chill out with the opportunity for a wash!
Watersports
1/2 Day Activity (1 Activity Point)
Kayaking, Canoeing and Stand-up Paddleboarding are brilliant ways to get in touch with your water side. We’ll get you out on the water in single or multi- person boats. We’ve got nimble kayaks, stable canoes and wobbly paddleboards, we’re even planning to have a giant stand-up paddleboard. – This activity will bring out your fun and competitive side during races, games and challenges to show who has the skills, and who’s simply going to get wet! During this you may end up having an out-of-boat experience, so come prepared to really get to know the water – just remember the towel for afterwards!
