ARCHERY

Youth groups, clubs, activity days, competitions, festivals & events. Always a popular activity ..... for all those modern day "Robin Hoods" or those who want to improve their skills! Very competitive and lots of fun. We have 5 qualified instructors and supply all the equipment you will need.

BODY BOARDING

Braving the Waves!...Great for all ages and best when the surfs up.! Usually delivered in conjunction with our pier/cliff jumping activity but can also be delivered on its own. Great activity as part of a day trip or excursion to the beach or seaside during the summer. Hot chocolate provided!!!

BUSH CAMP

No mobile phones, xbox, fb, bbm, microwave,"chippy" or junk food .....and you have to carry all you need, cook your own food and clean up after yourself! One or two night adventures in the wild. All you have to bring are your clothes and a sleeping bag. We supply all the equipment, food, shelter and experience. This activity is often used to build and identify leadership skills. Additional activities can also be built in e.g. Bush tucker trial, night line, morse code communication. Watch out for our NEW BUSH CRAFT SKILLS activity coming soon!

CANOEING

Not too confident of taking a boat out on your own, limited mobility? .... we can still provide you with an enjoyable experience on the water. Very popular with families and groups with young children. But don't think this is "tame" our qualified instructors have plenty of experience to liven up this activity no problem! Also used as part of our paddle sport and star training.

CAMPING

We prefer to use the natural environment rather than established camp sites and operate a "leave no trace" policy. We supply all you will need including food. Just bring your sleeping bag, clothes and wash kit! Additional activities e.g. fishing, hillwalking can be included. Specific workshops from our social education program can also be added in

CLIFF JUMPING

"Freak Out" or enjoy the "Experience". A firm favourite with the young people AND Instructors. As with all our activities a full risk assessment is carried out and all safety equipment is supplied. Not for the faint of heart!

CYCLE SAFETY

Our instructors have been tained through Sustrans and can deliver Cycle Safety Level 1& 2 for schools and youth groups. We also provide basic bike safety checks and have our "no-motor "bikes available for fun days and festivals!

FISHING

Land, Sea or Beach we will try to meet your needs. We can't guarantee the catch though! Very popular with youth groups , clubs and as a corporate team building activity. Use as single activity or include as part of a package, the choice is yours!

HILL WALKING

Popular with leaders as it deals with the excess energy all young people have! The opportunity to get out into the fresh air, undertake a bit of gentle exercise and become more aware of the natural environment.

KAYAKING

Learn how to paddle, a gentle journey around the lake then ...... let the games begin! Water football, races, "all change" and much more. Fun, frolics and you will get wet!!! We supply all you will need, just bring a towel. Also very popular with those who want to have a more active or "different" birthday bash.

NIGHT LINE

Always a favourite either on its own or as part of an activity package. Our staff and instructors have their own special "tricks" to make this a night to remember!

RAFT BUILDING

Great team building activity. First you build it, then you hope it floats, then you race it! Work as a crew and capture and hoist the flag. Then make it back to shore with your raft even if it is in bits! Watch out for our new pirate wars adventure coming soon. Well done the young Croatians the champions so far!

SOCCER CAMPS

Our qualified coaches will provide skills training and development, then "bring on the game!". Midnight soccer schools also deliver for intervention programs.

SUMMER SCHEMES & MULTI-SPORT

From the old style "egg & spoon" to the new parachute games ... uni hoc, quick cricket, tug o war and many many more. We take the need for you to be everywhere at once away. Why not enjoy that annual sports day for once or have a bit of a break during that long summer scheme. We supply all the equipment and supervision for each event.

TEAM BUILDING

Indoor or outdoor and tailored to meet your needs. These young Americans were fantastic!

TREASURE HUNT

... with a twist! You have to do it in the dark and finish by MIDNIGHT!. Great for team building. See if you can find the combination and unlock the "treasure chest" first! Its not only the clues that we have hidden in the woods though!

I'm A Teenager ..... Get Me Outta Here!

Our own teenager jungle experience! Target shoot off to see what camp you get into - win and your tents are already set up and waiting whilst you sit back watch and enjoy the other camp struggle with theirs. Next the first camp challenge The Water Run - for the winners camp chairs, tent lights, pillows and torches - losers are on the ground and in the dark! Next its time to build the leaning tower of pizza - the prize being of course FOOD with the winning team getting the tea time treat , whilst the losers are on rations. Then its time to light the camp fire ..... but the night isn't over yet - hot chocolate, marshmallows and treats for round the campfire? Well you have to earn them and find the Celebrity Chest in the "jungle" - watch out though you may not be alone in there, and lets hope your team get the question right after all your hard work! And finally this unique experience would not be complete without the Bug Feast Bush Tucker Trial. Could you stomach the BBQ Grasshoppers and Ant Crackers? If so your team is in for a breakfast treat delivered to camp in the morning - if not they are on rations. Check out our photo gallery to see the fun.

Men's Health Initiative

A core activity for our volunteers.... but not the usual youth group! The first of two 6 week health programs promoting increased physical activity through sport for older men. This initiative for the BHCP Men's Group saw the YO! team deliver Archery skills and low impact fitness training resulting in a great deal of "healthy competition!"

Babes In the Woods

These ladies wanted to try out an activity which the young people in their community had undertaken and we were happy to oblige. Bit of ROLE REVERSAL here as the adults came under the direction and supervision of our young volunteers! Fantastic experience for the young people and the ladies seemed to enjoy it even more.

Festivals & Events

A new element for 2014-15 as our volunteers delivered very successful Archery taster sessions and community competition at the Waterside Links Festival & Family Fun Day

HIGHLAND GAMES

Delivered for numerous youth & community groups as part of their annual Ulster Scots Summer Scheme Initiatives - this "take" on the traditional Highland Games has been designed by our young volunteers for their peers and has proved a major success.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

A new activity for 2014 and delivered in partnership with Inishowen Adventures - introduced at the request of the young people and a "winner" with all those who have tried it so far. HIGH IMPACT ... and not for the faint of heart!

INTERNATIONAL GROUPS

Although as can be expected the language barrier can be slightly difficult to negotiate our team of volunteers have successfully delivered team building and water based activities to young people from Croatia, Lithuania and Romania.

SCOUT GROUPS

Archery, Night lines, Orienteering, Canoeing and Team building are all part of of the program we have developed in partnership with local Scout Troops for their annual Jambourees.

HORSERIDING

Not all of our volunteers enjoy all the activities we organize for them to deliver but they are always willing to "join in" and lead by example,

LOW ROPES

NEW! ... Coming 2015-16

LIFESAVING COURSES

Bronze Medallion and Silver Star Awards. To date we have successfully enabled over 30 young people to achieve success in this life skills and employment based initiative.

SCHOOL'S SOCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

New for 2015 and affording extra curricular training, capacity building, activities and skills based learning across our entire program complement. Programs are tailored to suit year/age range and student preferences in partnership with local Secondary Schools and Colleges.

Driver's Ed & Road Safety

Another new program for 2015-16. This has been developed through consultation with our young volunteers and local schools and youth groups as a follow on from earlier driving "taster sessions" facilitated by Campsie Cruisers. The program will include Driving Therory, Practical Driving Skills, Road Safety Awareness and Quad/Motorbike Safety initiatives.

INDOOR CLIMBING

Always a favourite either on its own or as part of an activity package. Our staff and instructors have their own special "tricks" to make this a night to remember!