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.

For information about our self-led activities please see our brochure and Nature Activities Guide.

All activities are subject to availability. 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). 

Archery (instructor-led)

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. (see Sucker Archery for groups with younger children).

 

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


Crate Stack (instructor-led)

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 (instructor-led)

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 (instructor-led)

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


  • 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.