Welcome

Why Kingswood?

Imagine a place where young people are inspired to learn and grow; where challenges are faced, skills learnt, minds opened and potential nurtured everyday.

At Kingswood this is what we do:

• Inquisitive minds are encouraged to celebrate change. • Creative risk taking is always promoted and challenges tackled head on. • Confidence is built, resilience developed and self-esteem boosted along the way.

Why Kingswood?

With 30 years’ experience we know what works and we are proud to deliver immersive learning at its very best. • We offer accelerated learning by doing and the ultimate adventure activity experience.

• We develop the life skills young people will need to explore, experience and make sense of their world.

• We believe every young person has the capacity to achieve great things and we are here to help, encourage and inspire along the way.

• We provide a safe and secure ‘home from home’ environment for every visitor and offer complete peace of mind for parents too.

Inspired learning

Enhancing an education:

There is no better way to educate young people than by engaging, inspiring and exciting their minds.

Skills to succeed in life:

At Kingswood we focus on the personal development of every student, teaching important life-skills, challenging ideas and building confidence and self-belief.

An unforgettable experience:

Time spent at Kingswood can prove a truly life-changing experience for many young people.

The Kingswood Experience

Young people get so much more out of a visit to Kingswood than just having a lot of fun. The benefits gained are immense, and most will develop new life skills without even realising they’re learning. • Increasing confidence in themselves and their own abilities • Developing new friendships and strengthening existing ones • Trying new activities and igniting interest in new hobbies • Experiencing the camaraderie of an overnight stay and an experience shared • Development of a healthy sense of self awareness and empathy for others and their environment • Increasing concentration, listening skills and attention span • Greater respect for those – both teachers and peers alike – who have shared the same journey • Accepting challenges and overcoming fears

Your centre – Le Château de Chantereine

Set in the picturesque fishing village of Criel-Sur-Mer, the beautiful 17 th century Normandy Château de Chantereine provides a fantastic opportunity for young people to fully immerse themselves in the French language and culture

Your centre – Le Château de Chantereine

• Located just across the Channel and only a short drive from Calais, the Château is the perfect base from which to explore the many historic sites and rich cultural attractions found in Normandy’s Alabaster coast region.

• A range of adventure activities available on site, including archery, fencing and climbing to increase self confidence and promote leadership skills.

• Comfortable single sex dorms sleep 2-6 young people.

Our excursions

From historical battlefields, market towns and D-Day beaches to Disneyland, cheese making and chocolate, all Kingswood excursions provide that perfect blend of excitement, creative learning and adventure.

Half-day excursions

Dieppe Vimy Ridge Amiens Eu Cheese Farm Chocolate Factory Nausicaa Aquarium Arras

Full-day excursions

Rouen World War One Battlefields

Overnight excursions

Paris Lower Normandy

Food glorious food!

All our meals are created with health and nutrition in mind - the food is French and provides students with a fantastic opportunity to try new things, and yes, even frog legs and snails!

We serve a healthy continental breakfast each morning and a large, balanced packed lunch is provided for excursions. Dinner is a four course sit-down meal each evening in our communal dining area – the food is French and vegetarian selections are available.

Plenty of juice and water is available at all times. Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we are told in advance - forms will be issued to the group prior to your visit for this purpose and to establish any medical needs.

Bedtime routine

To finish off each day, hot chocolate is served before students return to their dorms. Plenty of sleep is required to recharge the batteries, so lights are usually turned out by 10:15pm.

Our guides

Our Château guides are trained to offer a truly enriching and immersive experience, making sure each student is engaged and getting the most out of every trip

Safety & Wellbeing

We know how nerve-wracking it can be letting your child go on a residential visit, so we do everything we can to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Our policies and procedures are designed to make sure we adhere to the highest safety standards at all times: • Continual safety and first aid training for all staff • Regular checks on equipment before and after every activity session • Qualified First-Aider and Duty Manager are on call 24/7 • Boundary fencing and coded entry mean the Chateau provides a safe and fully secure environment. All Kingswood staff are fully DBS checked and are trained to take responsibility for the well-being of the children in their care. We create a warm, supportive environment for students so they quickly feel at home and our activities are progressive, allowing students to join in at whatever level they’re comfortable with.

See it for yourself!

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Any questions?

Thank you

t | 0800 655 6564 f | 0844 800 5008 e | [email protected] www.kingswood.co.uk

Kingswood Centres | Kingswood House | Alkmaar Way | Norwich | Norfolk | NR6 6BF Kingswood Learning & Leisure Group Ltd. Registered in England No. 3476432. KWUK_SP_31.08.13_864