Summer Holiday Activities at YD

Raft building on the River Dart Adventure
Ah-hah me hearties its time to hunt for the hidden pirate treasure once again. This time Captain Blue-Eyebrows has lost his treasure map and needs your help to find it. Your two day quest will lead you through field, forest and river but there are many challenges to over come on your journey.

Kids showing off stuff they made in bags, boxes and bracelets (oh and Eve on stilts...) Bags, boxes and bracelets
Try out a whole load of new and exciting craft activites. Try making and decorating origami boxes, friendship bracelets, bead bracelets and even your own bag.

Shelter building in the woods in Dartington Estate Bush Craft
Learn practical survival and forest skills handed down from ancient tribal peoples. Learn the Apache techniques of tracking, stalking, stone craft, fire starting, shelter and finding water as well as the important philosophy behind it all.

Two of the huge lanterns we made together in Lantern Making Lantern Making
Build a bright and colourful lantern out of willow, wire and coloured paper. You can make your lantern even more exciting by making your own paper to cover it in then take your lantern home to light up your garden.

Circus Skills
Come and try your hand at the art of Circustry. From hat manipulation to somersaults on the trampette. This workshop is designed to give you a taste of life in the circus, and a chance to learn some new skills, such as; acrobalance, human pyramids, mini trampoline, diabolo, hula hoop and juggling with objects of all shapes and sizes. Come and Play!

Kids clay art straight from the kiln Pottery
Come and have fun creating something practical, ornamental or musical. Create, decorate and enjoy your artwork.

Tag! Quest Games
Travel through forests and fields with your friends in search of the enemy camp. Raid the hideout, capture their flag and win the day!

Rock climbing on Dartmoor Rock Climbing
Rock climbing and abseiling are excellent fun and offer exciting challenges for both beginners and the more experienced, so try it and see for yourself!

Caving at Pridhamsleigh caverns Underground Challenge
First we discover the underground world of caving, exploring the secret passages and chambers hidden deep under the Devon Hills. Later we continue our quest overland following a secret trail of clues and challenges which will lead you, if you succeed, to treasure.

Raft building on the River Dart Watersports
A great opportunity to try out windsurfing or surf-skiing safely on a local lake.

Batik and Tie Dye
After waxing or tying your fabrics with your design you will dye them in vibrant colours. Please see the photos in our gallery for examples of the lovely patterns you will create on T-shirts, cushion covers, banners, boxer shorts, pants, socks and muslin sarongs. YOu may also bring your own clothes to dye but nothing too big please!

Roleplay
Enter a fantastic world of wizards, monsters, dungeons and vampires. Create your own hero, tell your own story, complete quests, slay monsters, get the loot and rescue the princess.

AALA licence provided by Indie Outdoors. Rock climbing, Abseiling, Hill Walking and Mountaineering, Off Road Cycling, Caving, Gorge Scrambling, Improvised Rafting, Sea Level Traversing Confirm on: Tel 029 2075 5715