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Kettlewell
is a small village, about twelve miles from Skipton. We were told
that the Youth Hostel where we were staying has had lots of uses
over the years, but the best thing for us was that we had complete
use of it for our trip.
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the teachers, the planning and organisation had started over six months
ago, but for the children it was simple - they were going on a three
day residential to Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales, and they couldn't
wait any longer!!! After a two hour journey to the Youth Hostel, unpacking and a spot of lunch the activities began. |
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Wednesday
afternoon
The children were split into five groups for team building activities. Electric Fence,Apple Pie Bed, Blindfold Navigation, Kettlewell Rope Trick and the Crocodile Swamp. |
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| Electric Fence: Using only a plank of wood, the team had to cross the 'electric fence'. |  |
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The 'electric fence' is over a metre high, and the children had to work as a team to scale it, without anyone or anything touching it. |
| Many hands make light work, and with careful movement the teams survived and moved on to another activity. |  |
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Apple Pie Bed: This challenge involved getting as many children in the team to stand on a standard sized mattress, and then turning it over without anyone touching the ground. The record was seven! |
| Blindfold Navigation(not pictured): With each member of the team blindfolded and crawling behind each other along the ground, the children had to navigate an obstacle course. The idea was to talk to the people in front and behind you to negotiate each obstacle safely. | |
| Kettlewell Rope Trick: Blindfolded and disorientated, the teams attempted to create 2-D shapes in the field using only a rope. |  |
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This proved to be more difficult than it sounds. |
| Teamwork and communication were the keys to success with this task. |  |
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Crocodile Swamp: Using only two planks, the team had to get from one 'bank' to the other, using the stepping stones. |
| If anyone or anything touched the 'water', the crocodiles would bite and the whole team had to restart the challenge. |  |
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Wednesday evening: Village Treasure Hunt and Art Activity |
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Go to Day 3 at Kettlewell |
School
Trips are also taken to
places such as
Ilam, Tattenhall and Menai. In the future we'll find out about the activities the children will take part in.
Ilam, Tattenhall and Menai. In the future we'll find out about the activities the children will take part in.
