High Ropes
INFORMATION
Our incredible High Ropes Course is located in a quiet corner of the orchard overlooking the Essex countryside. Twelve different elements of varying heights and standards challenge all levels of confidence and abilities. This course is designed to help face fears and overcome challenges, that don’t always seem possible.
Maximum group size: 15
Minimum age: 7
Core Values
Resilience
Taking on a challenge, Facing fears, Kit up without an adult doing it for you.
Team Work
Support and encourage each other, Guide and advise each other, Take responsibility for eachother (belaying).
Independence
Self-belief, Listening to and following instructions, Put on own safety equipment.
National Curriculum Links:
Physical Education
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities within a team. Physically active for sustained periods of time. Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance.
Compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.
Science
Identify the effects of air resistance, friction and the act between moving surfaces.
Geography
Compass direction and build knowledge of location in United Kingdom.
Maths
Geometry – recognise angles, where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertical. Mathematical vocabulary used throughout the session and applied into context.
We help children to:
- Learn from mistakes, bounce back and try again
- Try new things with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Believe that the harder they work, the better they will get at the things that they do
- Never give up!
- Love learning!
- Concentrate
- Keep on trying when challenges occur
- Think their way through problems
- Ask questions and think about our world
- Make links and notice patterns in their experiences
Vocabulary:
Karabiner, harness, helmet, c-shape, safety, lowering off, belaying, grigri, figure of 8, knots, friction, velocity, location, compass direction.
Activity Passport Links:
You can complete 3 achievements with this activity.
Climb something taller than you
Learn something about your local area
Watch a sunset
National Trust Links:
