Monday, 13 July 2015

Year 6’s wonderful trip to Redridge!

Redridge is an outdoor activity centre for people of all ages, and last week most of year 6 visited this destination, which is full of amazing opportunities! When we arrived we went straight into the activities and were split into two groups - one of which went on the enormous on site climbing frame (used for training for the real rock face the following days) and the other group went kayaking and paddle boarding (which are two water sports).

The other fun challenges were: real rock climbing and caving, artificial caving, long walks, orienteering and archery! All of which were enjoyed thoroughly by year 6. In rock climbing there were three different walls: easy, medium and hard. In caving you had to squeeze through many tiny spaces and crawl on slippery cold floors. 

In artificial caving you needed to scuttle through small spaces in the pitch black with only the walls to guide you. Last, but by no means least, was the opportunity to take part in archery.

Overall Redridge was a grand experience: it helps young people develop confidence and independence whilst pushing people to overcome their biggest fears, such as heights, small spaces and the dark. Every single person pushed themselves to their personal limits and tried their hardest! We would all love to do it again!

Amy

Year 6 Blogger 









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