Let's do this
Take a look at what Rockley has to offer across our centres.
Buddens Activity Centre
Kayaking
Carry 2-3 people. Explore the water and develop key skills through games.
SKILLS:
- Explore the secret creeks and channels and land on secluded beaches only accessible to paddlers or develop skills with a game of kayak polo
- To demonstrate the basic skills required for kayaking including a variety of paddle strokes
- To work as a team to manoeuvre the boats and understand how different roles exist and their importance
Climbing Wall
Navigate up the purpose-built wall while your team learn the skills of belaying.
SKILLS:
- Trust in teammates
- Communication
- Climbing techniques
- Confidence
Dry Tooling
How far can you climb using ice pick tools to help you climb all the way to the top?
SKILLS:
- Problem solving
- Climbing technique
- Strength
- Perserverance
Bell Boats
With everyone in one long boat, power yourselves around the lake.
SKILLS:
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
- To listen & respond appropriately to others
High Ropes
Work your way through various obstacles strung high amongst the trees and gain a real sense of achievement. France only.
SKILLS:
- To understand the fundamental rules and safe practice whilst participating
- To work together to achieve goals set and to evaluate personal success
Raft Building
Each team is challenged to build a raft to carry them across the lake.
SKILLS:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Logistical skills
- Creativity
Stand up Paddleboarding
Explore the waters on a paddleboard and test your balance by standing up.
SKILLS:
- Balance
- Navigation
- Demonstrate correct use of the paddleboard
Abseiling
Navigate your way to the bottom of the tower by controlling your own descent.
SKILLS:
- Demonstrate control
- Develop trust in the rope
- Navigate your way to the bottom with control
Archery
Learn and develop techniques required to hit the targets, just like Robin Hood!
SKILLS:
- Hand-eye coordination
- Precision and control
- Stay calm under pressure
- Patience and perseverence
Crate Stacking
Requires balance and confidence as the crates go higher and are less stable.
SKILLS:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Balance / composure
- Self-belief
Jacob's Ladder
Work together as a team to climb the poles as they get further apart.
SKILLS:
- Teamwork
- Communicatiom
- Agility - the bars get further apart the higher you climb!
Leap of Faith
Climb the wobbly pole and jump to reach the trapeze bar suspended 10 metres in the air!
SKILLS:
- Test your co-ordination
- Overcome fear of heights
- Builds confidence and self-esteem
Tomahawk Throwing
Participants get to throw a specially made Throwing Tomahawks in a safe setting.
SKILLS:
- Precision / accuracy
- Judgement & distance calculations
- Ability to maintain composure
MEGA SUP
Skills
In groups, control a large paddleboard and try your best not to fall in!
SKILLS:
- Balance
- Class bonding
- Communication
- Teamwork
Canoeing
Develop the confidence, strength and skills to explore the lake or open waters of Poole Harbour. A great physical activity to get the heart rate up
SKILLS:
- Precision moving
- Variety of paddle strokes
- Teamwork to manoeuvre the boats and understand the different roles
Zipwire
Travel at high speed while suspended and harnassed from an overhead cable.
SKILLS:
- Confidence / self belief
- Courage to try something new / face YOUR fears
- Resilience
Task Master
You have 90 minutes to complete as many tasks around the site as possible!
SKILLS:
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to work methodically
- Demonstrate patience and empathy with team members
Team Building
Challenging and fun problem-solving exercises to get the group working as a team.
SKILLS:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Logistical skills
- Ability to work methodically
