We are looking forward to seeing you at Portland for an amazing adventure
Your group has organised a programme of activities for you that will create lots of fun, shared memories. We are here to give you the best time for the whole of your stay.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Portland Outdoor Centre is a three storey building with bedrooms on the first and second floor. All the rooms have bunk beds and sleep between 2-6 people. Your group leaders will allocate rooms and decide who you are sharing with. Rooms are either ensuite or have an allocated bathroom.
For groups bringing over 40 people you will have both floors to yourself. For smaller groups you may be based on one floor with a different group on the other.
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Expect long days outdoors enjoying the stunning landscape of Portland. Where we can we walk to activities as part of the experience.
- 07:30-08:30 Cooked breakfast with cereal and toast options
- 09:00 Pack bags, brush teeth and get ready for activities
- 09:30-12:30 Activities kick off with your fantastic instructors
- 12:30-13:30 Packed lunch break on the cliffs, by the harbour or at the centre
- 13:30-16:30 Activities continue before packing away all your equipment
- 16:30 Returning to Portland to relax, have a shower and chat with friends about your adventures
- 17:30-18:30 Dinner and pudding
- 19:00 Evening activities, or social time all followed by a nice warm hot chocolate
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There will be lots of food for you to enjoy to keep your energy levels high for good days outdoors.
Breakfast includes cooked food as well as cereal and toast.
Lunch is a packed lunch you can take out on activities. You will choose your own sandwich filling in advance and will also get delicious snacks such as brownies or flapjack plus some fruit..
Every evening there is a hot meal such as meatballs and pasta and a scrumptious pudding.
Your teachers will tell our cooks about any dietary requirements you have and our cooks will then make sure you get the right meals.
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We will share a kit list with your teachers who will then pass it to your parents. The list includes everything you need to bring but below are a couple of top tips-
- Please don’t bring new or expensive clothes as the nature of outdoor activities means you may get them wet and muddy.
- Don’t bring valuables such as electronics as you will be far too busy with activities to play with them.
- During your water sports, you need to wear closed toed shoes. We recommend you wear an old pair of trainers so if you have a pair on its last legs, save them. You can’t wear flip-flops, sliders or Crocs during watersports as they get lost in the water too easily.
- Don’t forget a large water bottle
