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Childrens activities at our Water Parks

We have many activities especially for children at Rutland Watersports and the Anglian Water Bird watching Centre, Rutland Water Park.

Rutland Watersports, Whitwell

Rutland Watersports provides a wide variety of activities to keep youngsters occupied, including certificated courses. Course run throughout the year and special activities are held during school holidays. For full details of the following activities please contact the watersports centre or browse the on line brochure. Booking is essential for all activities. Telephone 01780 460154.

RYA junior stage one, two, three and four sailing, spinnaker sailing, seamanship, advanced boat handling and start racing.
RYA junior level one, two, three and four windsurfing.
RYA junior level one and two power-boating.
BCU Paddle-sport Start, Paddle-power Passport, Paddle-power Discovery.
Certificated multi-activity course.

Junior Watersports Club

Windsurfing, sailing, power-boating and canoeing for children between seven and 15 years. An ideal opportunity to improve skills previously achieved on RYA courses. Courses run every Saturday and Sunday from April to November. Courses are subject to availability and cost between £20 - £25 (£35 for Junior power-boating club)

Junior group bookings

Raft building and other watersports activities are available for groups of six or more children. Minimum two hours.

Birthday parties

If you are stuck for something new to do, birthday parties are very popular with children between the ages of five and 16 years. Activities include raft building and kayak or canoe challenges.

School holiday activities - full day activities run from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday throughout all school holidays. WOW summer fun days runs during August only but may be available at other times on request. Booking is essential.

Activity	Age group	Duration	Content	Price
High Flyers Designed to start aspiring young sailors on the path to success with tailored 5 day courses.	7 to 18 years	Five days	Learn all of the most advanced techniques to improve ability, confidence & understanding of the sport of sailing. Choose from: Performance/start racing or Seamanship/spinnaker.	£380
Certificated multi-activity	12 to 16 years	Five days	Windsurfing, power-boating, kayaking. Three certificates.	£340
Splash n' dash days	7 to 14 years		A full day of fun water based activities	£55
Fun sessions	5 to 7 years	Half day 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3.30pm	Fun water based activities suited to the energy levels of these youngsters.	£16
Captain Splosh's Summer Fun Days	7 to 14 years	Monday - Friday every week in August Five days One-day	Fun packed day combining land and water based team-building games.	£200£50

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Egleton

Environmental activity days run by qualified teacher/naturalists assisted by the reserve wardens are regularly held on the nature reserve for children aged between seven and 11 years. Children get the chance to:

Explore the nature reserve.
Go pond dipping.
Go bug hunting.
Learn about our Ospreys.
Enjoy craft activities.

2011/12 dates

Activity and Date	Age Group	Duration	Content	Price
Autumn Explorer Wednesday 26 October	7 - 11 years	10.00 - 12.30	Learn how to help the birds survive the winter. Make a birdfeeder and enjoy a bird ringing demonstration. Ideal for children aged 7-11 years who can be left unattended.	£8.50 per child Booking required
Hootingly Haunted Halloween Saturday 29 October		14.00 - 16.00	Discover nature's scary bits with our Halloween special. Carve a scary pumpkin, dissect owl pellets, brave our bowl of horrors and take part in some super spooky craft making!	£4.50 per child Booking required
Tree Dressing Day Saturday 3 December		13.00-15.00	Learn all about trees and why it's important to protect them. Learn how to identify the trees around you, make bark rubbings, plant your own tree and make a green man to take home and hang on your tree!	£2.50 per head Booking preferred
Christmas Crafts Sat 17 December and Wed 21 December		Drop in any time between 10.00 and 15.00	Get the whole family into the Christmas spirit by making your own natural world inspired Christmas decorations while enjoying a mince pie!	£3 per child.
Winter birds Family Walk Saturday 28 January		Walk starts at 10.15 and the session finishes at 12.30	Support the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch and take part in this winter birds walk. Bring the family and learn how to identify the more common water and garden birds that are found in the UK. Children will get the chance to make a bird feeder whilst adults enjoy a cup of coffee on return to the Centre.	Adults £2 Children £1 Booking preferred
Family Nest Box Challenge Saturday 18 February		10.00 - 12.30	Will you take on the challenge of providing a home for our breeding garden birds? Build a nest box for your garden, learn about the birds that may use it and become a garden bird identification expert, you can also make a birdfeeder to take home!	£10 per family Includes one bird, bat or bug box per family and one feeder per child. Booking required.

Notes: To book please telephone 01572 770651

The Rutland Wildlife Watch Group

This is for young people interested in wildlife and the environment.

The group sets their own programme of events.
It is suitable for children aged between six and 12 years.
They usually meet at the Anglian Water Bird watching Centre on the second Sunday of each month between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
The parent or carer must remain with children under the age of eight years.

More information about the activities available can be found on the nature reserve website.

Fishing

Junior anglers are always welcome at our fisheries and permits are half-price. If accompanied by an adult, they can:

Fish for free within the rules and limits shown on the adult permit.
Juniors between 10 and 12 years can fish from a boat with an adult - if they have proof of being able to swim 25 metres.

Anyone under 18 years can enter the England Youth Fly-Fishing Association championship at Grafham Water on 30 May. The top-ten weights qualifiy to fish for the England Team in 2012 international events. It's a great day with experienced boatmen to help and has been the start of a long international record for many of today's top fly-fishers in both open and ladies teams.

Where we have activities for children:

Find out more about activities for children on the water or to book a place, please contact

Rutland Watersports Centre off Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell Oakham LE15 8BL

Telephone:: work +44 (0)1780 460154

Email:: rutlandwatersports@anglianwater.co.uk

Find out more about activities for children at the nature reserve or to book a place, please contact

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre Egleton Oakham LE15 8BT

Telephone:: work +44 (0)1572 770651

Find out more about activities for children at any of our trout fisheries, please contact

Rutland Water Fishing Lodge Edith Weston Oakham LE15 8HD

Telephone:: work +44 (0)1780 686441

Email:: fishing@anglianwater.co.uk

Rutland Watersports brochure

We offer children a wide range of activities, read more here.

02 April 2010
Rutland Watersports Brochure (pdf, MB)
Our full range of activities, including junior multi-activity days and courses.

Fly-fishing for England

The youngsters starting fly-fishing are the stars of the future. Find out how you can join The England Youth Flyfishing Association http://www.eyfa.co.uk/

28 July 2010
Are you good enough to fish for England? (pdf, 1.24MB)
Information, about the England Youth team and how to become part of it.