YOUNG PEOPLE

A major strength of Real Adventure is that we can be genuinely flexible. All our programmes can be customised to ensure we deliver what you want. We cater for all ages and levels of experience and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and part of the action. Real Adventure’s personal approach ensures the maximum development opportunities for each pupil and allows our staff team to get to know and bond with your pupils. This ethos leads to a relaxed atmosphere that benefits everyone and makes it possible for us to provide consistent quality assurance.

Learning only takes place in an environment where individuals feel safe, both physically and emotionally. Real Adventure staff will work with your staff to create an environment in which the young people will feel confident enough to challenge themselves over and above their expectations. All our courses are designed with the outdoor and adventurous activities requirements of the National Curriculum in mind and will reinforce what is learnt at school.

Personal Development

Adventurous activities are usually a shared experience, so they provide excellent learning opportunities for social development. Throughout the programme the consequences of student choices will be real and apparent, one outcome will be to learn to balance our own needs with those of others – a crucial life skill. Your Real Adventure development programme will have an effect on all those involved, staff and young people alike.

Aims to Develop:

• Self-confidence and self-esteem through achievement of challenges.
• Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses through active reviewing.
• Basic target setting skills. The difference between those who succeed and those who are less likely to.
• Giving and receiving feedback from peers through group reviews during and after activities.
• Trust in self, peers and staff through shared experience.
• Problem solving skills through challenging use of the outdoor environment.
• An excitement of being in a team through exploring.
• A belief in the team if a situation becomes challenging and a conflict arises.
• Openness to give and receive support through the use of tasks which will stretch the edge of personal and team abilities.
• The willingness to accept personal sacrifice to resolve conflict through building trust.

Learning Outcomes

Learning only takes place in an environment where individuals feel safe, both physically and emotionally. Real Adventure staff will work with your staff to create an environment in which the young people will feel confident enough to challenge themselves over and above their expectations. It is envisaged that the development aspect of the programme will be tailored to each young person, in close consultation between all relevant staff and, where appropriate, the young person concerned. This will allow the flexibility needed when working with people.