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Off Site Trips for Over 10's
Leighton Park offer the opportunity for children over 10 to take trips off site during the day. Activities include paintballing, visit to Thorpe Park, sailing, rafting, kayak river trip and many more. For further details please see this term's newsletter
Off Site Trips for Under 10's
We now also offer off site trips for under 10s where children will visit places such as Marwell Zoo, The Look Out, the Science Centre and Planetarium and Legoland. For further details please see this term's newsletter
There is an additional charge for all offsite trips and there are limited numbers of places available.
Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Trips and activities in more detail
Animation and Photographic Fun (All ages)
Fun Active Creative Events have worked for Reading Borough Council, MTV and other agencies and have a proven record with quality productions. The animation workshops run for 1 to 2 hours where the children are able to learn about animation techniques and get to produce their own short movie. All children will be sent a copy of their animation on dvd. The aim is for the children to learn whilst having fun and producing something they can keep forever.
Aquadrome (Over 10's)
The Aqudrome swimming pool for over 10's takes place in Basingstoke where there are huge flumes, wave machines and play pools please visit http://www.aquadrome.org/
Bowling (Over 10's)
This over 10's trip takes place most holidays, the children will leave after 1st session (10.15am) and be back by 1pm. For more information please visit www.thebigapple.co.uk
Bucklebury Farm (Under 10's)
A very popular trip for the under 10's, the farm offers a wide range of animals to see along with talks, feeding times and a vertical drop slide. The trip will leave at 9.30am and arrive back by 3.30pm, for more information please visit www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk
Ice Skating (Over 10's)
Ice skating is held at The John Nike Leisure Centre in Bracknell. The trip leaves at 10:15am and arrives back at 1:30pm, please bring warm clothes, gloves, extra pairs of socks and hat. For more information please visit www.bracknellskislope.co.uk
Kayaking and River Trip (Over 10's)
Throughout the holiday activities all children will have the opportunity to take part in kayaking sessions held in our pool, for those who competent in the water and kayak we are offering the chance to take them out to Pangbourne where they can put there skills learnt in the pool into practise.
Legoland (Under 10's)
This popular trip for under 10's runs every May and Summer holiday, the trip leaves at 9.15am and returns by 5.30pm. Please pack lots to drink,, sun hats, waterproofs and spending money if you wish. Please book early for this trip, unfortunately we cannot accept use the legoland yearly pass for this trip. For further information please visit www.legoland.co.uk
Marwell Zoo (Under 10's)
Under 10's love this trip to the Zoo, children will be able to watch the educational shows and displays, feed the animals and explore the adventure park. Please pack lots to drink,, sun hats, waterproofs and spending money if you wish. The trip leaves at 9.15am and arrives back at 5pm, for more information please visit www.marwell.org.uk
Paint Balling (Over 11's)
Paint balling includes a day visit to Maidenhead centre run by Delta Force, each child will have 330 paint balls and play 6 different scenarios twice. N.B. Children must be 11 and over. This trip leaves at 9am and will be for 4.30pm, please bring extra money if you require extra paintballs. For more information please visit their web site - www.deltaforcedirect.co.uk or contact us.
Paint Me (All ages)
A local artist, Debbie who has worked with us for 3 years now instructs and helps the children paint their picture, it's then transferred onto either a T-shirt, jigsaw or themed item depending on time of year e.g. Christmas stocking.
Pottery Pals (Under 10's)
Unwind and have fun, Pottery Pals offers a wide range of pottery ready to be painted by you. From plates and mugs to ornaments and jewellery, there is something for everyone. No experience necessary. Pottery will be fired and delivered to the school 1 week after the trip.
Pottery (All ages)
Specific pottery sessions are provided free of charge over most holidays. Children will be able design mugs, pots, name blocks, creatures and more. Please sign up in the morning in order to take part in these sessions. (please check relevant booking form for specific dates)
Raft Building and Sailing (Over 10's)
Longridge taster sessions are always a good experience for the first time sailor. Beginner boats are fitted with a raised boom to give more room to manoeuvre. Whilst during Raft Building children have to design and make their own raft to make it across to the island. Both these sessions are superb fun and very popular. For more information please visit www.longridge-uk.org/home or contact us.
Science Centre and Planetarium (Under 10's)
For the under 10’s this is a trip that will book up fast. Children visit an all weather undercover attraction packed with hands-on activities. The centre provides a unique opportunity for children to learn about science and technology. This trip leaves at 9.15 and will arrive back at 4.30pm. Please visit www.intech-uk.com for further information.
Skiing (Over 10's)
Skiing is held at The John Nike Leisure Centre in Bracknell. The trip leaves at 10:15am and arrives back at 1:30pm, so children will be able to take part in the 1st, 4th and 5th activities.
For more information please visit www.bracknellskislope.co.uk
Snow Tubing (Over 10's)
Snow tubes are fast inflatable fun with no skill required! You simply walk up the slope with your tube, sit in the tube and slide back down! All sessions are run by an experienced member of staff who will get you spinning and joining the tubes together in different combinations.
For more information please visit www.bracknellskislope.co.uk
Taekwondo (All ages)
Find your focus, through Taekwondo, have Fun Learning self defence with traditional Taekwondo. Make new friends, improve your concentration and mental acuity, achieve more academically, improve balance, strength and over all health. Try something new!
The Look Out Discovery Centre (Under 10's)
The ook Out trip will leave at 10.15am and arrive back at 3.30pm so children will able to take part in the first and last activities of the day. Please ensure your child has suitable clothing e.g. jackets, gloves and hat in the winter and plenty of water and in the summer.
For more information please visit
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout
Thorpe Park (Over 10's)
An over 10's trip which runs every May and Summer holiday, the trip will leave at 9.15am and arrive back at 5.30pm. Please pack suitable clothing (waterproofs, tracksuit bottoms,) Ensure children take a pack lunch and spending money if they wish. For more information please visit www.thorpepark.com
Tie Dying (All ages)
Children need top provide their own t-shirt for this activity. It is usually held every Wednesday during the holidays (please check relevant booking form for specific dates)
Yoga
Kids Yoga is a fun, creative approach to yoga that can be very helpful for children whose bodies are still developing. Exercises promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach kids how to focus, relax and develop self-control. For 8+ Street Dance Yoga is introduced which is a brand new and exciting way of delivering yoga to kids.
24ft Mobile Climbing Wall (All ages)
The newest addition to activities at LP is our 4 sided 24ft Mobile Wall. The Wall uses the latest belay technology providing each climber with their own individual auto belay unit, providing the climber with the ultimate safety and enjoyment. The wall has been designed to allow 4 climbing to climb at any one time with each climbing face set up for climbers of all abilities to be challenges.