Activities

Whiteley Woods OAC offers an exciting range of instructor-led and self-led activities to suit all ages and abilities. 

There is information about instructor-led activities below, and a full list of activities and prices on the Bookings page.

Please request instructor-led activities at the earliest possible opportunity (please note there is a minimum booking time of 2 hours for all instructor-led activities). All activities are subject to availability.

ARCHERY

With an outdoor archery range and equipment to suit a range of ages, this introduction to archery session is a great opportunity for participants to develop dexterity, control and precision. Please note that this activity is only suitable for children aged 7 and over (we have Sucker Archery available as a self-led activity for groups with younger children).

Max Group Size: Recommended group size 8 (maximum 10)
Min Booking Time: 2 hours

CRATE STACK

This is a climbing activity led by qualified instructors.  It involves balance, teamwork, communication and a bit of courage to keep climbing as the crate stack grows higher. Please note that our outdoor climbing activities are only suitable for children aged 7 and over.

Max Group Size: Recommended group size 8 (maximum 10)
Min Booking Time: 2 hours

KAYAKING

Our qualified instructors teach basic skills and paddling techniques. Please note that this activity is only suitable for children aged 7 and over.

Max Group Size: 8
Min Booking Time: 2 hours

TREE CLIMB

This is a climbing activity led by qualified instructors.  How high up the big Beech dare you climb?  Please note that our outdoor climbing activities are only suitable for children aged 7 and over.

Max Group Size: Recommended group size 8 (maximum 10)
Min Booking Time: 2 hours

For information about our self-led activities please see our brochure.

Nature Activities

We have a range of mindful, practical and creative activities available to help your group get to know the nature and wildlife on our site and in the surrouding area. See our Nature Activities Guide for more information.

 





  • All activities, equipment and instructors can be incorporated as part of a stay or as evening/day activities.
  • Group Leaders are responsible for supervision of young people, ensuring their welfare, obtaining parental permission, and providing adult support for all instructor-led and self-led activities, and should be in attendance throughout the sessions. This may involve physical tasks including assisting with equipment.
  • It is Groups Leaders’ responsibility to read and understand all relevant risk assessments before the session.
  • Please note groups doing Guide Patrol Permit Camps cannot book instructor-led activities unless an adult leader is present during the activity.

For enquiries regarding any of the above activities please contact the office.