The Low Ropes course is one of the most popular activities here at Thornbridge Outdoors with both day and residential groups, young and old alike.
Visiting organisations are responsible for the tasking of suitably skilled and experienced leaders for activities that they lead. This Low Ropes Training course is designed to help visiting organisations by equipping visiting adults with the skills and knowledge to lead safe and enjoyable sessions on the low ropes course here at the centre.
The Low Ropes Training course includes
- Familiarising yourself with the Low Ropes course itself (by having a go!)
- Exploring different ideas to make the low ropes course more enjoyable and successful for your groups
- Understanding and managing the risks involved
The optional afternoon session gives a chance to familiarise yourself with other visiting staff-led activities at the centre such as:
- Problem solving
- Orienteering
- Den building
Course pre-requisites
- You must have an appropriate level of fitness to be able to supervise, and help where required, a group of young people on our low ropes course
- Transferable group management skills, i.e. the ability to train and direct up to 12 young people on a safe and fun session
These visiting-staff led activities are popular and our experience is that groups’ enjoyment is improved by staff being more familiar with them.
Course timings
- The Low Ropes Training course will run from 9.30am – 12.30pm
- The optional afternoon session will run from 1.15pm – 3pm
Cost
- Free if you are attending to be able to lead groups on our low ropes as part of a school visit to Thornbridge Outdoors
- £40 to all others
Personal Equipment
Candidates should come suitable dressed to spend much of the day outdoors. Wellies and waterproofs are available to borrow from our stores.
Further Information
We provide hot drinks and other refreshments during the course but meals are not provided so please bring a packed lunch if you plan to stay for the optional afternoon session.
For written directions see our contact us page.
You can read our course booking terms and conditions.
Full course details will be sent to applicants by email before the course.
If you have any questions regarding the course please get in touch.
