About Us What we do....................... Mission Statement............. Where we are.................... Quality and Standards....... Staff.....................................Our Centre Accommodation.................. Hospitality........................... Facilities...............................Activities Coasteering......................... Surfing.......................... Mountain Biking.................. Canoeing/Kayaking............. Rock Climbing...................... High Ropes & Climbing Wall.. Team Challenges................. Bushcraft.......................School ProgrammeDevelopment Programmes John Muir Award................ Multi Activity Adventure.... Outdoor Learning................ Leadership Skills................. Confidence Building........... Action for Change.............. Development Programme.. Team Building..................... Bushcraft....................... First Aid............................... British Canoe Union...........Health & WellbeingSample ProgrammesF.A.Q sTerms & Conditions

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks

A Guide to Pembrokeshires National Park

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NewgaleYMCAistheflagshipoutdooreducationcentreforTheNationalCouncilof YMCA’s forWales and as such is committed to delivering high quality andvaluableexperiencestopeople,bothwithinWalesandonanInternationalstage.

Our centre is situated in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parkin southwestWales. NewgaleYMCAOECoffersAdventureActivities,OutdoorEducation,ProfessionalTraining,SummerCamps,andCorporateTeambuilding.

“Working together to build strong foundations.”

Wewereestablishedin2007andsince2009wehaveworkedwithyoungpeopleinPembrokeshireandthroughouttheUK.Theworkthatwedeliverisdayandresidentialdevelopmentcourses.Thesecoursesaretodevelopbasiclifeskills,specifically,confidencebuilding,communicationskills,trust,teamworking,goalsettingandactionplanning.

About UsWhat we do

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Specificgroupsweworkwith:• Developmentprogramme-

UKwideschools• Youth Groups• NHS Groups• Xplore - partnership with

YOPS• PESS-P.E.SchoolSports

• Engagement Gateway - partnershipwithYOPS

• Engage-Partnershipwith Pembrokeshireand Ceredigion County Council

• Summer Camps• NEET• Kids in Care• Young Carers

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Mission Statement

Vision

We provide a life skills toolbox for young people, families and the community to help them develop strong foundations for an effective future through

the use of outcome based, outdoor education.

To unlock the potential in terms of mind, body & spirit as well as enrich quality of life for a sustainable future.

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Address:

Newgale YMCA Outdoor EducationCentrePenyCwmHaverfordwestSA62 6LA

ByRoad:

From the East, take M4, A40 toHaverfordwest.AtHaverfordwest,takeA487toSt.Davids.PassthroughNewgaleBeach.AtPenyCwm,turnright(towardsMathry/Llandeloy).Continueforaprox1milethenturn left at the cross roads into NewgaleYMCAOutdoorEducationCentre.

ByRail:

TaketraintoHaverfordwestStation.TakeBus 411 (to St. Davids) and alight atPenYCwm.Follow signposts to Newgale YMCA Outdoor EducationCentre

Haverfordwest

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Quality and Standards

As the Centre is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service(AALS)weareregulatedandapprovedto deliver all our activities under ourcurrentriskassessments,staffingratiosandqualifications.

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For all delivery staff associatedwith Newgale YMCA OEC these regulations would ensure safeoperatingproceduresareinplaceas well as the appropriateness of their qualifications and therisk assessments, both staticand dynamic, that are carriedout. Newgale YMCA also has membership of the Associationof Heads Of Outdoor EducationCentres (AHOEC) (WhereDeniseMarriott is an accreditedpractitioner for the Institutefor Outdoor Learning (IOL)and a Course Provider for theOEAP), and The PembrokeshireOutdoor Charter Group. The Centre is currently working towards the “Learning Outside The Classroom” Quality Badge (LOtC)” and regulated by theAdventurous Activities LicensingService(AALS).

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As you can see Newgale YMCA OEC has the appropriate tools, experience and knowledgeto ensure that both management and support workers have the appropriate skills and aresuitably trained and qualified to deliver thedesignated support appropriate to the needs of theServiceUser. 9

► Denise Marriott: Centre ManagerDenise has been a key team member in taking the centre fromanemptybuildingtoasuccessfulOutdoorEducationProvider. Qualified to deliver activities across the fullspectrum,aswellasbeinganAccreditedPractitionerandMentor for the IOL, she is nowon looking for new andinnovative ways to take Newgale YMCA OEC forwards,whilstmaintaininganexcellentreputation.

► Tom Iggledon: Senior InstructorWith over 15 years experience in the outdoor industry,beinghighlyqualifiedacrosstheactivityspectrum,TomisaRealityTherapyPractitionerandaDevelopmentTrainer.TomisalsoaBCULevel5SurfKayakCoach,aLevel5SeaKayakCoach,whopaddlesfortheWelshSurfKayakTeam.HehashadakeeninterestinBushcraftandKayakingfroma young age.

Nige Robinson: Interim Centre Manager ◄BornandraisedinPembrokeshire,Nige’smainpassionistheseaandheisaBCULevel5SurfKayakCoach,aLevel5SeaKayakCoachandformerlyCoachingDevelopmentOfficerfortheWCA.HehasworkedasaparttimeinspectorfortheAALSandtheWalesTouristBoard.Inadditiontohisworkhere,heco-runsasuccessfulcoachingandguidingbusiness,‘SeaKayakGuides’.

Nick Clark: YOPS Activities Officer ◄Nickhasworkedwithsomeofthecountiesmosttroubledyoungpeople,oftenwhenallotheragencieshaveeithergivenuphopeorareunabletocopewiththeparticularbehaviours that these young people exhibit. Nick’sprofessionalism alongside his belief in young people’s ability to turn their life around means he gets results whereothershavetriedandfailed.

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► Gaynor Williams: Programme CoordinatorSince joining the team in Spring 2010, alongside Tom,hasusedherwealthofexperiencefromactivitycentres,corporate development and the hospitality industry tospearhead a number of projects aimed at helping ethnic minoritiesinourcounty.Shehastravelledextensivelyallover theworld andwhen time permits loves to be outwalking her dog and riding horses.

► John Garland: Facilities SupervisorJohnhasworkedand livedat theYMCAsince2009andenjoyedthevarietyofpeoplewhohavestayedwithus.Heisresponsibleforallofthegroundsworkandoverseesthekitchendutieswhengroupsarein.PriortoworkingattheYMCA,heworkedinthementalhealthfieldasanassistantmanager.

Krista James ◄Sales, Marketing and Fundraising Manager

Krista joined the Newgale YMCA OEC team in 2009 as the MarketingManager.TodayKrista’sresponsibilitiescoverourIncomeGenerationintheformsofFundraisingandSalesaswellasNewProjectDevelopment.Shehasastrongpassionfor designing new projects that support the community and provingnewopportunitiestosupportyoungpeople.

Nicky Garland: Hospitality Supervisor ◄Nicky joined the Newgale team in 2011. She is responsible forbringingyougreattastingfoodandawarmcosyplacetorelaxandunwindafterallyouractivities.Overthepastyear and verybusy season,Nicky received100%positivefeedbackforallofherhardworkandcustomerservice.

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The Whitehouse, Hafod andPenylonLodgeareVisitWales4StarGraded,finishedtoahighstandardproviding comfortable spaciousaccommodation. Each lodge isdesigned as a self catering unit,although full board packages are available.

Our CentreAccommodation

Hafod can sleep 16 with all being bunkbeds:• 2x6bedroom• 1x4bedroom

Features:• All rooms ensuite• Self catering area• Central heating and double

glazing throughout

Self catering12

HafodOur Centre

“I am writing to you to express our thanks for the wonderful weekend you gave us for our residential.The staff were outstanding and we were really impressed by the accommodation.” - a young person

Welcome area6 Bed room 13

Pen-Y-Lon

Pen-Y-Lon can sleep20inbunkbeds:• 2x6beds• 2x4beds2singlebeds:• 1x2beds

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Our Centre

Features:• Ensuite rooms• CentralHeatingandDoubleGlazing

throughout• Self catering areas• Dining hall

Upstairs dining area

Downstairs self catering

Downstairs dining area

Bunk bed accommodation

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Whitehouse

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Our Centre

The Whitehouse is the nervecentre of our operations hereat Newgale YMCA, servingas our office spaces, trainingroom, welcome area for guestsand includes one discreet twin bedroom located at the rear upstairs of the building.

Uponarrivalyoumaybegreatedbyour residentpooch,Homer,whoon thephoto abovemay comeacross asstrictandserious,butisactuallyanabsolutesoftie.

Thetrainingroomcanbeequippedwithseatingforroughly50people,withplentyofwhitewallspaceshouldaprojectorbeneededtolivenupapresentation.

“I would like to thank all the staff who were both knowledgeable and attentive. A special thank you to John and Nicky who fed and looked after us beyond

our expectations.” - teacher fromMilford Haven School

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Through locally sourced foods and fulfilling any ethnic, religous or dietaryneeds,wehopetoinfluenceyoungpeople’sattitudestowardshealthyeating,especiallywithits’connectiontotheoutdoors,asperourethos. Our freshly cooked meals and seasonal spreads make the most of our county’slocalproduceandourhomegrownveg(aprojectcalledtheYGarden).

With meals being carefully prepared by our trained staff, they contain thenecessarycarbohydrates,sugars,salts,fats,oilsandmineralsneedtomaintainoptimalbodilyfunctionsandprovideenergyforgettingphysicalduringactivities.

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Our Centre

Afterathrillingacivity;coasteeringorseakayaking,youmayneedsometimeto unwind. As well as the dining areas in the lodges there is a games room and plenty of green space. You can gather your thoughts or replenish your energy beforeyournextadventure!

High Ropes Course

Facilities

Games RoomGames Room

Large Recreational Area

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“We were so impressed by the whole weekend and had such a stunning experience that we are looking to visit the

Newgale YMCA OEC in the future.” – a mother from Pill Youth Forum

AlloftheactivitiesofferedbyNewgaleYMCAOECaredeliveredbyhighlyqualifiedstaffandregulatedbytherelevantauthorities.OuractivitiestakeplacewithinthePembrokeshireCoastNationalPark,whichisunsurpassedintermsofit’sbeauty,diversityofwildlife,Celtichistoryandgeology.Thisalonegivesauniquesenseofplaceandprovidesanincrediblebackdropfortheactivitiesandoutdoorlearningexperiencesweprovide.

Expertsurfinginstructorsareabletogivequickskillprogressionandcanskilfullyget the most out of each budding surfer. Newgale beach is a Mecca for those surfaddictswhocomefromfarandwidetoridethewavesinsomefantasticandreliableconditionsallyearround.

CoasteeringisthesportthatputPembrokeshireonthemap.It brings together thebest aspects of the local environment intooneexcitingactivity. Coasteering is a combination of low level scrambles and high plunges.Accessedonmanylevelswithbreathtakingjumpsintodeeppoolsforadrenalinjunkiesandsomesmaller,intermediatejumpstobuilduptohighlevelchallenges.

Activities

Coasteering

Surfing

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Weare situated on the Sustrans ‘Celtic Trail’ cycle routewhichwinds itswaythrough the picturesque landscape of the Pembrokeshire CoastNational Parkideal forexplorationbybicycle.The lanesarequietandthetraffic is light.Wehaveawiderangeandsizeofuptodatemountainbikes.ForthosewantingamorechallengingexperiencethenearbyPreselihillsgivesexcellentcrosscountryridingandwearealsoinstrikingdistanceofsomeofthebestbuilttrailsinthecountryatBrechfa,NantyArianandCwmCarn.

Providesawide rangeofwaterbasedexperiences, fromseeing the incrediblerockformations,spotporpoiseandseabirds,tosealpupsandspectacularsunsetsoverRamsayIsland. Easytomanoeuvre,stableandcomfortableKayaks,whichweusefortastersessions and short journeys along the coast. Open Canoes for the added challenge ofworkingtogetherinacraftwhilstexploringwildlifeonriverjourneys.GuidedSeaKayakjourneysofadayormulti-daydurationprovidebeachbivouacsandatrulyadventurousfeel.

Activities

Mountain Biking

Canoeing/Kayaking

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Weareproudtoofferthistraditionalsportthatstillcommandsahugefollowingwith contemporary climbers and mountaineers enjoying celebrity status. The rock climbinginPembrokeshireisregardedassomeofthebestintheUK.ComplexgeologyoftheareagivesabroadrangeofchallengesfromtheaccessiblecragsofStDavidsHeadtotheextremeroutesonseacliffssituatedaboveapoundingsea. SessionstakeplaceatexcitingbutuserfriendlyvenuesofWolfRockandStDavidsHeadbutmorechallengingvenuescanbeused forsmallergroupswantingtoimprovetheirskillsandtechnicalcompetences.

AlongsidethemenuofinterpersonalchallengeswehaveaHighChallengeCourse,deliberatelydesignedtoofferaspectrumofindividualandteamchallengesthatwillprovideapowerfulandmulti-facetedexperience toallgroups thatuse it.Teamwork,trustandachievingpersonalgoalsisatthecoreofthisHighChallengeexperience.Weusemanyelements to recognise theachievements individualsmake on one of our programmes.

Rock Climbing

High Ropes & Climbing Wall

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Activities

Weofferavastrangeofteambuildingandproblemsolvingactivities.PersonalDevelopmentprogrammeswillusethelargeopenspacesofourgroundstoeitheracceleratethe‘gettingtoknowyou’processofanewgrouportobreaktheicewith an established group coming to Newgale to hone their skills or celebrate achievements. Whether you spend a morning climbing and abseiling from atowerorbuildinga10mhighmilkcratestackwhilststandingonthem,wecanguaranteeapowerfulexperienceyouwillnotforget!

Thebreath-takingsurroundingsofthePembrokeshireCoastNationalParkisanideallocationfortheBushcraftProgramme.Gainingadeeperunderstandingof,andrespectfor,avarietyofnaturalenvironments,it’sruggedcoastlines,copiouswoodlandsandwealthof faunaandflora,provideaperfect resource to learnaboutsurvivingintheoutdoors.Itisalsoacoursewhichwillhelpparticipantsdevelop their Team-Working,Communication, andRiskManagement Skills, aswellasbuildingselfrelianceandconfidence.

Team Challenges

Bushcraft

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Withtheemphasisbeingoneducationthroughfunandadventurousexperiencesweareperfectlyequippedtomeettheneedsofyourstudents.WeunderstandtheneedsofthecurriculumbothinWalesandacrosstheUKandtailorourcoursestohelpmeetsomeofthespecificrequirementsparticulartokeystages2,3and4.

SchoolProgrammes

“If you are looking for something a little different thenwe can tailor make a programme that meets your needs

and covers the educational outcomes important to you.”3424

School Programmes

The process of developing new skills and achieving success is a fundamentalprincipleinthedeliveryofpowerfuloutdoorlearning.Webelievethattherealconsequencesoflearningandtheexplorationofdifferentlearningstylescangiveour course members a useful insight into how they learn and how to set goals. Usedmetaphoricallythisexperiencehasdirectrelevancetotheformallearningenvironmentofschool,college,universityorworkplace. 25

This week takes the young people on a journey of discovery looking at theenvironmentaroundthemandsomeofthewaystheycanbeinvolvedincaringfor it. Whilst going out in the great outdoors they will learn about the sea shore and itsmany inhabitantsalongwith thebird lifeandflorawhich isabundanthereintheUK’sonlyCoastalNationalPark. TyingintothecurriculumforGeography,Sciences,PhysicalEducationandPersonalSocialEducation, studentswill leavenot justhavinghadanamazingexperiencebutalsowithanincreasedknowledgeaboutthenaturalworldplustheachievementoftheJohnMuirDiscoveryAward.

OurrangeofOutdoorProgrammesareperfectlydesignedforbothschoolgroups& youth groups (uniformed groups, NHS, youth clubs, young carers) with aparticularemphasisonpersonaldevelopment. We specialise in delivering residential programmeswhich are ‘OutcomeLed’whilststillbeing funandadventurous forall involved.Whetheryouwantoneofourpre-designedcoursesorhavespecificneedsrelevanttoyourgrouptofitintoawiderprogrammeofwork,wehavetheexperienceandprofessionalismto make it happen.

DevelopmentProgrammes

John Muir Award

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Developm

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Highchallenge,highadventureand lotsof funmakes thisacourse tobringasmiletoeveryone’sface.Webelievethathavingfunisthekeytolearningandby combining high quality outdoor experiences, together with professionallyfacilitated sessions; this coursewillmeetmany requirementsof theWelshorEnglishNationalCurriculumatKeyStages2,3&4.Someofthecross-curricularoutcomesyoucouldachieveinclude:

Aswellasthesesoftoutcomesstudentswillhavetheopportunitytogaintheir1starpaddlesportawardaswellasNewgale’sowncertificateofachievementonthefinalday.

Multi Activity Adventure

• Developing Thinking• Developing Communication• Health and Emotional Wellbeing

• Moral and Spiritual Development• Working with others• Improving own Learning

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Outdoor Learning CardsAsatrainingstandardweutilisetheOutdoorEducationAdvisor’sPanel’s(OEAP)OutdoorLearningCard resources. The emphasis being, to become a competentleader of outdoor activitieswithin the workplace.

This type of programme would enable Learning Support Assisstants(LSAs),Teachers,andYouth Leaders to lead or assist in outdooractivities.

The Outdoor Learning Cards activities contribute directly toawiderangeofeducationalanddevelopment aims for youngpeopleandcoverfourelementsof Outdoor Learning that can be delivered on a school/youth club site and surrounding environment:

Orienteering - developing good map reading skills Team Building and Problem Solving - how to challenge your young peopleBouldering - Use of low level climbing walls Journeying - Local visits organised by young people

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Whateveryoursituation,DukeofEdinburgh’s training,sportsteamcaptain,staffteamsupervisororjustaboutto start further education or employment, leadershipisanessentialquality.Ourprofessionalswillmatchtheprogramme to the context of your group, looking atwhatmakesagood leader, identifyingwhatskills theyalreadyhaverelevanttoleadershipandfinallylearningsomething new to help them become even moreconfidentandeffectiveinthefuture.

Leadership Skills Developm

ent Programmes

Confidence Building

This course does what it says on the tin. Throughout the programme thegroup will look at the theory of comfort zones and personal challenge as well as support and encouragement from within a team. Eachindividualwillbegiventheopportunitytoachievesuccessandtorecognisetheskillstheyalreadyhaveas well as learn new things. Everyparticipantwill leavetheprogrammewith a certificate to celebrate theirmanyachievementsandwithagreatersense of self worth.30

This unique programme focusesonbehaviouralchoicesusingthebasis of ‘Reality Therapy’ and‘Choice Theory’. This course isrelevant to young people whowanttomakepositivechangesintheirlivesyetlacktheconfidenceand the tools to make those changes happen. The course will begin by challenging existing behaviourand looking to the reasons behind it along with the consequencesit brings. Young people will then work towards building a toolboxforthefutureempoweringthemselveswithdifferentchoicesandtheunderstandingthattheyareincontrol.Finallythecoursewillendwithanactionplanning session tobecontinuedwith the supportof youthor socialworkersbackintheirhomeenvironment.

“This is not a course for the unprepared or unwilling, only the young people can make this programme a success.”

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Developm

ent Programmes

ThisflagshipprogrammeisanamalgamationoftheTeamWorkingSkills,LeadershipandConfidenceprogrammes.Itpullstogethersomeofthetoolsandtechniquesusedbyourstafftohelpbuildandinstilthenecessaryskillsandpersonaltraitstothriveinthebigworld.Theaimofthisprogrammewillbetoinspireanddevelopthe young person through outcome based learning.

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Thisprogrammemaybeparticularlyusefulforschoolsoryouthgroupslookingtohelpyoungpeopleadapttochanges intheir lives,developconfidenceandbecome a constructive team member, including NEETS or individuals beingsupportedbyaYouthOffendingTeam. Thislearningisusefulinitself.Howevertherewillalsobetheopportunityforparticipantstogainaccredited learningunitsthroughOCNs(OpenCollegeNetworks)in:

Learning towork as an effective teammember can help you build your self-confidence,developyourtrustinothersandenhanceyourcommunicationskills. Thecentralaimofthisprogrammeistoequiptheparticipantswiththeskillsandconfidencenecessarytobeabletoworkeffectivelyinanyteamsetting.Itwill give participants the chance to explore and experimentwith tools andtechniques, throughavarietyofoutdooractivitiesandunder theguidanceofexperienced development tutors. In other words, this programme is not justabout the theoryof teamworking, but about building yourunderstandingofhowtobeaneffectiveteammemberthroughexperientiallearning.

Team Building Skills

• Preparing to Learn Outdoors (Entry level) NOCN Code: HB9E3CY001

• Working as a Team (Entry Level) NOCN Code: ADV771• Teamwork (Level 1 NOCN Code: ABS066• Teambuilding through Experiential Learning (Level 1)

NOCN Code: AF51CY002

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BushcraftThe Bushcraft Programmeis an exciting way to gain adeeper understanding of, andrespectfor,avarietyofnaturalenvironments. And wherebetter to do this than in thebreath-taking surroundings of the Pembrokeshire CoastNational Park. Its ruggedcoastlines, copious woodlandsandwealth of fauna and floraprovide a perfect locationto learn about survivingin the outdoors. To really appreciate the beauty of the Pembrokeshire area you havetocomeandvisit.

This course includes sessionsonnavigation, Foraging,Campcraft cookingandRiverskills.Itisamalleablecoursethatcanbetailoredtoindividualgroupsandages and their needs. However this Bushcraft course is not just about learning about theenvironment.ItisalsoacoursewhichwillhelpparticipantsdeveloptheirTeam-Working,Communication,andRiskManagementSkills,aswellasbuildingselfreliance and confidence. Therefore participants will gain skills that could beessentialtoreachingtheirfullpotentialinallareasoftheirlives. There is also the opportunity for participants to have their learningexperience turned into accredited learning, gaining a certificate inWoodlandSurvivalSkillsfromOCN. Theprogrammecantakeplace intensivelyover thecourseofaweekorspreadover6weeks.

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Everybodyshouldlearnfirstaid.However if you are involved inoutdoor activities and sportsthis is a particularly essentialcourse for you. In this coursestudents will work towards a 16hr “Emergency” First Aid certificate. This award is certificatedthrough Remote Emergency Care. The award supersedes the ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’qualification and is recognisedbyallNationalGoverningBodiesforoutdoorsportsandactivities.Thecoursewill centre on scenario-based learning, including dealing with bone injuries,administeringCPR,andcopingwithbleeding. Ifstudentsdonotmeettherequiredhoursoflearningtheymaybeeligibletoreceivethecertificatein“Basic”firstaid,ensuringallstudentsonthiscoursereceivearecognisedqualification-aswellasvitalskillsthatcouldhelpyousavea life.

Haveyoueverimaginedwhatitwouldbeliketoexplorethecoastlineortheriverfromacompletelydifferentangle?LearninghowtoCanoeandKayakcouldbeawayofopeningupawholenewworldforyou–aswellashelpingyoudevelopyourskillsandconfidenceinthewater.TheBCUStarAwardsarenationallyrecognisedcanoesportcompetencyawards.TheIntroductoryAwardsshowthattheholderhastheskillsandknowledgetopaddlesafelyinshelteredwaterenvironments(inboth Canoe and Kayak).

GainingtheseAwardswouldbeapersonalachievement–butitcouldalsobeastepuptodevelopinganexcitingnewcareerintheoutdoorindustry.BCU1and2StarAwardswouldgiveyouagoodgroundingtoattainthe3StarAward,givingyoupersonalcompetencyrequiredforentryontotheCoachingSchemewhichwouldenableyoutoworkasaCanoeandKayakInstructor.

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This programme allows the young people to understand what is on their door steps;whetheritisintheirgardens,hedgerows,seaorcoastalpath,thesethingsaretheplatformstogatheringfoodandbeingactive. By working with young people in this way we are able to address many issuessuchasselfconfidence,riskassessment,communicationskillsandteambuilding. These skills all empower the young person to take control of their future andtoinfluencetherelationshipstheyhavewiththemselvesandwithothers.Ifyoungpeoplehavetheopportunitytodevelopatoolboxoflifeskillsthroughtheprocessofadventurousactivitiesthenwecanbettertheirchancesofbecomingfinanciallysecureinthefuture,havingmotivationandskillstoaccessandconnectwithplacesofinspirationandthenpasstheseskillsontothenextgeneration.

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Webelievethatallyoungpeopleneedtohaveaccesstothenaturalenvironment,tohavetheopportunityandthetoolstoengagewithitinapositiveandsustainablewayandthattheyneedtobeabletosharetheseexperienceswiththeirpeers,familiesandcommunitiestopromotehealthierrelationshipsaswellasthemoreobviousindividualbenefits.

NewgaleYMCAOECisinanexcellentpositiontopromotehealthandwell-beingthrough both the physical nature of its programmes and also the well documented mental and emotional benefits of being in the outdoors and participating inphysicalactivity.

Sample Program

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Thefollowingprogrammetimetableshavebeencreatedtogiveyouanideaofthetypesofactivitiesthatwillbecarriedoutthroughoutthedurationofeachcourse,beita3or5daycourse.

SampleProgrammes

Health & Wellbeing5 Day Programme

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Healthy Diets Staying Active What is on our doorsteps

AM

Nutritionistinteractiveworkshop - Behavioural

Change

Water safety training -

theory/practical

Gardening - food

production,“What you

could grow”

PackupLast blast

Lunch

Healthy packed lunches -

a practical experience

Healthy packed lunches -

a practical experience

Healthy packed lunches -

a practical experience

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

Wilderness and Foraging walk

Swimming andsurfing-apracticalexperience

Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder ActionplanningReflective

sessionCampfire

ReviewandActionplanning

Outcomes

*Getting to know each

other*Problem

solving

*Better understanding

of food nutrition and

origins*Responsibility

for success

*Comfort zones*Supporting

others*Choices and identify their consequences

*Confidence building

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Multi Activity Adventure5 Day Programme

3 Day Programme

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM Climb and Abseil Surfing Return JourneyKit sort

LastBlast,Certificates.Depart1PM

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

Kayaking High Ropes Coasteering

Evening Beach Games ExpeditionbyCanoe

Overnight Camp/Bivi

Friday Saturday Sunday

AM Kayaking/Canoeing Coasteering

Lunch

PMArrive4PM

CourseBriefingIcebreakers

Climb and Abseil

Evening Beach Games High Ropes

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John Muir Award

Transition Course

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayHabitat Woodland River Cliff Mountains Sea Shore

Descriptionof the day

Introduction,courseoverview,aims - personal

and group. Contract

Discoveryof a local

Pembrokeshireriver

Investigationof the

PembrokeshireCoastNational

Park

ExplorationoftheBritish

uplands

Rocky shore investigationandreviewof

the course

Method ofdeliveryandactivity

Fire building andlighting,

Bushcraft,Wildfoods

Arivercanoetrip

Rock climbing ontheseacliffs

Walking along the Preselihills

Coasteering andsealeveltraversing

Outcomes

*‘Leave No Trace’ attitude

*Learn the history and

uniqueness of the woodland

landscape

*Keeping a clean

environment *Importance of the British water ways

*Paddling skills

*Wildlife watching

*The National Parks

*Navigation skills

*The upland environment

*Rock pooling

*Habitat investigation *Marine life

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM Kayaking Climb and AbseilSelf

ProgrammedAbseil

LastBlast,Certificates.

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

High Ropes Open CanoeJourney Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder GoalSetting-How and Why

FinalReviewActionPlanning

Outcomes *Communication*Problem solving

*Perseverance*Comfort

zones*Positive attitude

*Responsibility to self and others*Consequential

thinking

*Planning and risk assessing*Goal setting

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5 Day Programme

3 Day Programme

Team Building Skills

Friday Saturday Sunday

AM Climb and Abseil LastBlast,FinalReview.

Lunch

PM Arrive4PM,CourseBriefing Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening IcebreakersandTeamChallenges High Ropes Challenge

Outcomes*Getting to know each

other*Problem solving

*Identifying team roles, strengths and

weaknesses*Trust and support in a

team

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5 Day Programme

3 Day Programme

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM Orienteering Climb and Abseil High Ropes Packup,

Last Blast.

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

Open Canoe Trip Kayaking Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder FinalReviewCertificates

Outcomes

*Getting to know each other

*Indentifying individual strengths

*Communica-tion with others*Responsibility

for success

*Comfort zones*Supporting

others

*Trusting others*Team roles*Recognising achievement

Sample Program

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Confidence Building

Friday Saturday Sunday

AM Climb and Abseil Coasteering,FinalReview.

Lunch

PMArrive4PM

CourseBriefing,Icebreakers

Surfing Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder High Ropes

Outcomes

*Getting to know each other

*Working in groups*Communication with

others

*Comfort zones*Goal setting

*Pushing personal boundaries

*Recognising achievement

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5 Day Programme

3 Day Programme

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM Orienteering High Chal-lenges

Climb and Abseil

Final Buzz Activity,

Certificates.

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

Open Canoe Trip Surfing Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder FinalReview

Outcomes

*Getting to know each other

*Indentifying individual strengths

*Communication with others*Working in

groups

*Comfort zones

*Recognising achievement

*Goal setting*Pushing personal

boundaries

Leadership Programme

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM Climb and AbseilSelf

ProgrammedAbseil

Day WalkPreseliHills

LastBlast,Certificates.

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

Kayaking Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Jacobs Ladder Leadership Styles FinalReview

Outcomes

*Getting to know each other

*Problem solving*Working in a

team

*Communication*Supporting

others

*Planning*Risk

assessing*Group roles

*Identifying gruop needs and abilities*Leadership expereience

Friday Saturday Sunday

AM Kayaking Coasteering,FinalReview.

Lunch

PM Arrive4PMCourseBriefing Climb and Abseil Depart1PM

Evening Team Challenges Leadership Styles

Outcomes *Problem solving*Working in a team

*Communication with groups

*Awareness of group needs

*Group roles*Leadership experience

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3 Day Programme

Sample Tim

etablesDevelopment Programme

Action for Change

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM High Ropes Challenge Climb and Abseil Return Journey FinalReview,

Last Blast.

Lunch

PM

Arrive12PMCourseBriefingIcebreakers

Team Challenges

KayakingFeedback

PlanandPackforovernightstay

Coasteering Depart1PM

Evening Beach Games Mask Making Open Canoe Journey

ActionPlanningfor the Future

Overnight Camp/BiviDiscussion

Outcomes

*Getting to know each

other*Problem

solving

*Identifying behaviour

*Coping with challenges

*Valuing opinions*Respecting own and others values

*Identifying barriers

*Looking forwards

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AM TravelandArrive Open Canoe Trip High Ropes Coastalexercise Last Blast

Coasteer

Lunch

PMIntroductiontothecentre,AimsandObjectives

Open Canoe Trip

SeacliffClimbing

Bridge Build Challenge

End of course Reviewand

Skills Transfer

EveningTeam Challenges andProblem

SolvingCrate stacking

Search and rescues exercise

CampfireReflection Depart

Outcomes *Kolb’s Learning Cycle

*Working as a team

*Leadership*Strength

and weaknesses

*Comfort zones

*Stages of Team

development

*Communication with others*Leadership

skills

*Action planning

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5 Day Programme

5 Day Programme

What activities do you run?We offer Mountain Biking; Coasteering; Surfing; Kayaking;Canoeing; High Ropes Course, and Climbing Wall; TeamChallenges;RockClimbing,Abseiling,Bushcraft,Hikingandover-night Camping.

How old must you be to take part?We generally accept children from 8 years old, however, wereservetherighttomodifyactivitiesasourinstructorsseefittocomplywiththeagegroupandcapabilitiesofthegroup.

Can I book on the day?No,allcoursesmustbebookedinadvanceandasagroupbooking(4+persons).

Is it safe?Adventureactivitiescarryanelementof risk simplyby the factweare involved in thenaturalenvironmentwhich is constantlychanging.However,allouractivities(onandoffsite)aretaughtandsupervisedby fullyqualified instructorswithprovenexperienceandsoundjudgementandwhohavetheabilitytopitchtheactivityatalevelthatissuitableforthegroup.AswearelicensedbytheAALS,weareapprovedtodeliveroutdooractivities.

Are the instructors qualified?Allinstructorsarequalifiedwithnationalgoverningbodyawardswhere appropriate. Where no governing body exists, staff aretrainedandassessedinhousetostringentoperatingprocedures.Allstaffwillalsoholdfirstaidcertificatesandlifesavingqualificationswhere necessary.

How fit do I have to be to take part in activities?Providingyoucanclimbupyourstairswithoutbreathlessnessandwithrelativeeaseyouwillbefitenoughtakepartinouractivities.Beforeparticipatinginactivities,youwillberequiredtocompleteourMedicalDeclaration.However,shouldyouhaveanyconcerns,pleasedonothesitatetocallusanddiscussthematterinmoredetail.

F.A.Q’s

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Frequently Asked Q

uestions

Am I insured to take part in your activities?Newgale YMCA OEC has public liability insurance up to £10 million.Pleaseaskyourinsurerfordetailsofpersonalcoverrequiredfortakingpartinoutdooractivitiesifyousodesire.

What happens if there is bad weather?Inmostcases,theactivitywillbeadaptedinsuchawaythatitwillbesafetorun,suchasusingadifferent,shelteredlocationorchanginganactivitythatbestsuitstheconditions.Whereactivitieshavetobecancelled,analternativeindooractivitymay be used.

How far away are the sites you use for the activities?Unlessotherwisestated,allourdesignatedactivitysitesare10-20minutesdriveawayfromthecentre.

Can I participate if I have no prior experience of the activity?Yes you can. All our activity sessions are geared towardsbeginner level and our experienced instructors are able topitchthetuitionandactivityattherightlevelforthegroupas a whole.

Can I wear my own wetsuit/kit?Allkitandsafetyequipmentwillbeprovidedbythecentre.This way our instructors can ensure you are appropriately dressedfortheactivityandthatthesafetykitissuitable.Ourkitandequipmentundergoesrigorousandregularchecks.

Can I hire equipment?No,allequipmentisusedsolelyforourgroupactivitysessions. 45

Terms & Conditions

PLEASE READ, UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THEFOLLOWINGCONDITIONSPRIORTOSIGNINGYOURRESERVATIONFORMANDBOOKINGYOURCOURSEPLACE.

1.CONTRACTUALARRANGEMENTS Your Contract is with Newgale YMCA Outdoor ActivityCentre,asubsidiaryofYMCAWalesaregisteredcharity(no.512259),registeredinEnglandandWales,whose registered office is Newgale YMCA OEC, Peny Cwm, Haverfordwest, SA62 6LA. The address forcorrespondenceforallmattersrelatingtothiscontractis:CentreManager,NewgaleYMCAOutdoorEducationCentre,PenyCwm,Haverfordwest,SA626LA.

2.BOOKINGS,FEESANDPAYMENT Once you have discussed your requirementswithoursalesteam,andsubjecttoavailability,wewillholdtherequirednumberofplacesonyourselectedcourse for up to 14 days. To then secure these places on aprovisionalbasisbeyondtheinitial14dayperiodwerequireasignedReservationFormandthepaymentonanon-refundableholdingdepositof25%percourse.Thisholdingdepositwillbedeductedfromyourfinalaccount. In order to proceed with your booking, andwithin14daysof sendingus yourReservationForm,youwillneedtoadviseusinwriting(bypostoremail),ofthenumberofparticipantsyouwishtoconfirmonyourcourse.DuringthistimeyoumayalsoliaisewithourSalesTeamtofinalisedetailsandpricesfortailor-madeprogrammes.Inallcasesfurtheramendmenttoyourgroupwillstillbepossibleafterthistimesubjecttoparagraph3,‘AmendmentorCancellationByYou’. Wewillthensendyouacontractandaninvoicefor your 25%non-refundable deposit. If you do notconfirmthenumberofparticipantswithinthe14dayperiod we will assume that the maximum numberindicatedonyourReservationFormwillapplyandwillinvoiceforthe25%depositonthisbasis.Yourdepositpaymentwillbeduewithin28daysoftheinvoiceandonlywhenwehave received yourpaymentwill yourbookingbeconfirmed. Paymentofthefinalbalanceforthetotalcoursefee is due not less than 6 weeks before the start date ofyourcourse.Thefinalbalanceduewillbecalculatedasthetotalcoursefeesplusanyotherrelevantchargesless theholdingand25%depositswhere thesehave46

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Conditionsbeen paid. If either your deposit or final payment ismorethan two weeks overdue, this will be a breach of thecontractbetweenus,andtheCharityreservestherightto treat your course as cancelled by you and may release yourreservation.Foralloverduepaymentswereservethe right to charge interest on the amount outstanding on a daily basis based on the Barclays Bank base rate plus 1%. If you make your booking less than 8 weeksbeforethestartdateofyourcourse,thefullCourseFeesarepayableimmediatelyatthetimeofthebooking. Supplementary charges which may occasionally occurduringacourse,suchasadditionalstaffingwherenotpre-advisedatbookingstage, lossofordamagetoequipmentorotherproperty,willbeinvoicedseparatelyand such charges are due and payable on receipt of the invoice.

3.AMENDMENTORCANCELLATIONBYYOUa)Amendments: Subject to availability, additions to your groupmaybepossibleupuntil thestartdateofyourcourse,althoughwecannotguaranteethis.Howeveryoumustfirst confirm availability of additional space on yourselected course with us by contacting our sales team.Onceavailabilityhasbeenconfirmedwithus,werequirewrittenconfirmationoftheamendmentsfromyouwithin7 working days or prior to the start date of your course if sooner.Ifanyadditionsaremadetoyourgroupwithin8weeksofthestartdateofyourcoursewereservetherighttochargeandadministrationfeeofupto£20peramendment. Any amendment fees arising as a result of additionalparticipantswillbeaddedtoyouraccountandmust be paid prior to the start date of your course.b)Cancellation: In the event of cancellation by you of a payingparticipantplacemorethan8weeksbeforethestartofthecoursethe25%depositpaymentmaybetransferredtoasubstituteparticipant.Ifthisisnotpossibleandtheparticipantplace iscancelledthenthe25%depositwillbe forfeit and retained by us. Intheeventofacancellationbyyouofapayingparticipant place less than 8weeks before the start ofyourcoursethe25%depositmaystillbetransferredtoasubstituteparticipantbutwereservetherighttochargeanadministration feeofup to£20peramendment. Ifa transfer is not possible then the cancellationwill besubjecttothefollowingcharges;56 to 29 days before start of course, 50% of the totalcourse fees28 to 15 days before start of course, 75% of the totalcourse fees14daysorlessbeforestartofcourse,100%ofthetotalcourse fees Inallcasesthedateofeffectivecancellationisthedayofreceiptofyourwrittenadvice(bypostoremail)byour Sales Team.Coursefeesandcancellationcharges,ifinsured,maybeclaimed back from your insurer according to the terms of your policy. 47

c)Postponement In the event that youwish to postpone (ratherthan cancel) your course will be possible subject to availability and only if the new course dates andparticipant numbers are confirmed at the time ofpostponement. An amendment fee of £20 per paying participantwillbechargedinallcases.Wherethenewcoursehasfewerparticipantsthantheoriginalbookingournormalcancellationchargeswillapplytothenumberof participants not attending the new course. Whereadditionalparticipantsareaddedtothenewcoursenoamendmentwillbepayable.Inallcasesofpostponementthe start date of the new course must be no later than six months after the start date of the original course.Whererequestsforpostponementperiodsexceedingsixmonthsaremade,thecoursewillbetreatedascancelledandournormalcancellationchargesapplied.Wewillnothoweverbeabletoacceptrequestsforpostponementsless than eight weeks before your original start date.

4.FORCEMAJEURE Wewill not be liable to pay any compensationif we are forced to cancel or change any aspect of the Course due to circumstances beyond our control which weoroursupplierscouldnothavereasonablyforeseenorforestalled. Suchcircumstances include,butarenotrestricted to war or threat of war, terrorist activity ,riotsorcivilstrife,industrialdisputes,naturalornucleardisasters,fire,badweather,closureofairports,portsorstations,cancellationorchangesinschedulesbyair,landor sea carriers.

5.INSURANCE Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education Centreprovides Public Products Liability for up to £10millionand Employers’ Liability for up to £5 million.

6. HEALTH Course participantsmust expect to be involvedinadventurousandsometimesstrenuousactivities.Noprevioustrainingorexperienceisrequiredbutyoumustbe of good general health. Those taking part in a Course shouldbewillingtobecomeinvolvedinallaspectsoftheCourse. Medical declaration forms will be sent to youwithyourJoiningInstructions.Thesemustbecompletedand returned to us at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the course. All prior injuries or serious illnesses must be declared. Any illness or injury suffered after thecompletion of the medical form and before the startdatemustbenotifiedtousimmediatelyinwriting.WecantakenoresponsibilityintheeventofanyailmentoraggravationofailmentsufferedeitherduringoraftertheCourse which arises from an undeclared injury or illness. Nobody who has been in contact with an infectiousdisease may take part in an Outdoor Activity coursewithinthenormalquarantineperiod.48

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Conditions

WhilsttakingpartinaCourseparticipantsmustcomplywithoursafetyanddisciplinaryregulations.Wewilltakenoresponsibilityforyoursafetyifyouwilfullycontravenetheseregulations, and such behaviour may result in participantsbeing sent home (see “Behaviour” below). Any specificqueriesconcerninghealthorsafetyshouldbedirectedtotheCentre Manager.

7.BEHAVIOUR Atthetimeofbookingyouarerequiredtofullyadviseus of any illness, disability, social or behavioural problemsthat a participants has, or has recently experienced,whichmightaffecttheparticipantoranyotherparticipantsduringtheircourse.Wereservetherighttoexcludeanyparticipantsbeforeoraftercoursecommencement,ifwehavenotbeenfullyadvised,intheopinionoftheCentremanager,orhis/herbehaviouris incompatiblewithothercourseparticipants. Ifthishappens,youwillbeliableforalladditionalcostsincurredorclaimsfromthirdparties,andwewillnotbeliableforanycompensation.

8.BROCHURES Any prices, statement, descriptions, illustrations,photographs, drawings or any other matter contained inour brochure or other literature are made in good faith but are not guaranteed to be accurate and are intended merely to representageneralpictureofourproductsand servicesand shall not form any part of the Contract between us. We reserve the right to amendourproducts and services fromtimetotimesothatthedescriptionassetoutinourbrochuresandotherliteraturemaynotbeidenticalwiththosesetoutinour proposal to you.

9.COMPLAINTS Wewill try to resolve any problems as soon as younotifyusofthem.IfyouwanttocomplainduringtheCourse,pleaseinformyourCourseTutorortheCentreManager.Iftheproblemcannotbesortedoutsatisfactorily,pleasenotifyoutofficeinSwanseainwritingwithin28daysofthecompletionof theCourse,settingout the fulldetailsof thecomplaints.Wewillreplytoyouwithin28daysofthereceiptofyourletter.

10.LIABILITY We will accept liability for matters which arise asa direct result of our negligence and/or our breach of our contractual duty to exercise care in making arrangementsfor you including any acts of omission by our employees or agents. 49

Newgale YMCA OECPembrokeshirePen-y-cwmSA62 6LA

01437 720 959

www.newgaleymca.co.uk

info@newgaleymca.co.uk

NewgaleYMCAOutdoorEducationCentreisregisteredwithTheAdventureActivitiesLicensingServiceaslicensedtoprovidespecifiedactivitiesundertheheadings;Climbing,trekkingandwatersports.LicensedetailscanbeconfirmedbycallingTheLicensingService.Tel:02920755715