Tag Archives: Outdoor adventure

Arthog Outreach – Easter Holiday Activity Club

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

During the second week of the Easter Holiday, I was assisting with the Arthog Outreach – Activity Club. It was a challenging week but an eye opener to see the young people develop over the week. There were bushcraft, climbing, … Continue reading →

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DofE Silver Expedition Practice

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

In April, Chris was Course Leading a DofE Silver Training Expedition for Rich Adventure in the Berwyns. The young people were super enthusiastic and took everything in their stride Day 1This has to be one of the wettest days I … Continue reading →

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Scout Association – T1 Hill Walking Permit Assessment

Posted on June 1, 2019 by chris

A few months back, I was working with three lads from Caerphilly District on a Terrain 1 Permit Training Course. We had a fantastic day but the during the night navigation, the weather turned foul and we needed to tight … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Wales

Posted on May 31, 2019 by chris

Variety is the spice of life so Chris always looks forward to working at Arthog Wales. The weekend’s activity consisted of onsite team building tasks and visit to the beach to settle the team in. Then on the second day … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Outreach

Posted on May 31, 2019 by chris

It’s always fun to work with Arthog Outreach. This week was no exception with two fab groups having an adventure. The first group everyone one reached new heights climbing at Grinshill. While the second group mastered canoeing at Simpsons Pool. … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Wales

Posted on April 22, 2019 by chris

Always fun to work at Arthog Wales and this was no exception! Working with a Year 5 group, who undertook team building activities, gorge walking, mountain walking and canoeing. The team building was pretty special moment with everyone doing the … Continue reading →

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Instructing For Arthog Outreach

Posted on April 22, 2019 by chris

A very mixed week working for Arthog Outreach and what a cracker it was too! The activities involved, canoeing at Simpsons Pool and a walk up the Wrekin. However, the icing on the cake was a team building for Year … Continue reading →

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Canoeing For Arthog Outreach

Posted on December 18, 2018 by chris

My last session for Arthog Outreach was a canoeing for a group of Year 5’s. The day was full of unexpected challenges but despite these everyone enjoyed the canoeing. Due to the cold weather, I opted for rafted canoes. This … Continue reading →

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CHMAS – Delivering Bushcraft Sessions

Posted on December 10, 2018 by chris

Bushcraft is just so much fun! For the past few weeks, CHMAS have been delivering bushcraft sessions for Year 3 to Year 6 as part of an activity programme for Tynant Outdoors. All the session had a fire theme to … Continue reading →

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Canoeing For Arthog Outreach A Real Outdoor Adventure

Posted on December 7, 2018 by chris

This week I was out canoeing for Arthog Outreach with a group of Year 5’s for an outdoor adventure. This was a refreshing change from previous weeks where I  delivering REC first aid courses. To find out more about these … Continue reading →

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