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Childrens activities at our Water Parks

Scouts sailing at Alton Water Park

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

Throughout the year we host a range of family friendly events - see our events

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.
  • We also offer Have a Go in sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and power boating.

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 from £26 (£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. Captain Splosh's 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

 
Multi-activity week 7 to 14 years Five days Have a go at windsurfing, sailing and paddling. £220

Splash n' dash days

7 to 14 years

A full day of fun water based activities

£57.50
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. £16.50

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.

 

 

 

 

 
£210£55

Notes: For more information regarding any other Watersports courses and to check for availability please call 01780 460154.

Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Egleton

Environmental activities 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.

Something completely different....
Really wild parties
Want a children's party that's totally into this world?!  Then try one of our tailor made Really Wild Parties!Based at Rutland Water Nature Reserve we will give you a nature themed birthday to remember.The time will be based on activities of your choice with a simple craft activity to take home.
Our dedicated team of Teacher Naturalists will lead the activities allowing the kids to discover and explor the surroundings safely.
To find out more about childrens parties contact the Education Team on 01572 770651.

The dates and details of our child and family friendly activities are listed in the table below.

2013 dates.

Activity and Date 
 
 		 Age Group    Duration Content  Price  
Family Nestbox Challenge
Saturday 16 February		 10.00 - 12.30 Take on the challenge and provide a home for our breeding garden birds.  Build a nest box, learn about the birds that may use it and become a garden bird expert. £10 per family - includes one box per family and one feeder per child.
Easter Explorers
Wednesday 3 April		 7 - 11 years 10.00 - 12.30 Join our Nature Reserve egg hunt!  Learn to identify birds, enjoy craft activities and make a bid feeder to take home. £8.50 per child
Booking essential
Family Fun Drop In Day - Bugs!
Saturday 6 April		 10.00 - 15.00 Drop in for an ugly bug session and craft activities, then spend some time exploring the Nature Reserve.  Sessions start hourly from 10am. £3 per participant
No need to book just drop in
Family Fun Drop In Day - Bugs!
Sunday 5 May		 10.00 - 15.00  Drop in for an ugly bug session and craft activities, then spend some time exploring the Nature Reserve.  Sessions start hourly from 10am. £3 per participant
No need to book just drop in
Family Fun Drop In Day - Bugs and Ponds
Sunday 26 May		 10.00 - 15.00 Drop in for a bug and pond session and craft activities, then spend some time exploring the Nature Reserve.  Sessions start hourly from 10am. £3 per participant
No need to book just drop in

Spring Explorers
Wednesday 29 May

 7 - 11 years 10.00 - 12.30 Explore the Nature Reserve for signs of Spring, see a moth trapping demonstration, go bug hunting and pond dipping!  This day is a creepy crawly, Bug-e-licious delight! £8.50 per child
Booking essential
Nature Detectives
Monday 22 - Thursday 25 July		 7 - 11 years 9.30 - 16.00

Four different days.  The perfect opportunity to learn about our native wildlife.
A great boredom buster.
Monday - Bird Safari
Tuesday - Brilliant Bugs
Wednesday - Tremendous Trees
Thursday - Puddletastic Ponds

 £25 per day or £75 for all four days
Booking essential
Nature Detectives
Monday 5 - Thursday 8 August		 7 - 11 years 9.30 - 16.00

Four different days.  The perfect opportunity to learn about our native wildlife.A great boredom buster.
Monday - Bird Safari
Tuesday - Brilliant Bugs
Wednesday - Tremendous Trees
Thursday - Puddletastic Ponds

 £25 per day or £75 for all four days
Booking essential
Family Fun Drop In Day - Bugs and Ponds
Sunday 25 August		 10.00 - 15.00 Drop in for a bug and pond session followed by craft activities, then spend some time exploring the Nature Reserve.
Sessions start hourly from 10am.		 £3 per participant.
No need to book just drop in
Family Bat Walk
Sunday 25August		 TBC A great chance to learn about bats and other creatures of the night!.  Location TBC. Details will be confirmed nearer the time, please keep an eye on the website. 
Autumn Explorer Wednesday
23 October 		7 - 11 years 10.00 - 12.30 Look for signs of Autumn, watch a bird ringing demonstration, and make a bird feeder to help the birds make it through the winter. £8.50 per child.
Booking essential
Hootingly Haunted Halloween
Saturday
26 October		 14.00 - 16.00 Discover nature's scary bits! Carve a pumpkin, make a broom stick, dissect owl pellets and enjoy super spooky craft making! £7.00 per participant
Booking essential
Festive Willow Weaving
Sunday 24 November		 Ideal for older children and adults 10.00 - 12.00 Come along and weave your own willow angel or wreath for your home. £15 per item or £20 for both
Booking essential.

Natural Christmas decorations
Sunday 8 December

 For older children and adults 13.00 - 15.00 Come along and create your own christmas decorations for your home.  using natural materials we will create a range of unique, charming decorations. £15.
Booking essential.
Festive Willow Weaving
Sunday 14 December 		For older children and adults 10.00 - 12.00 Come along and weave your own willow angel or wreath for your home. £15 per item or £20 for both
Booking essential.

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 Pitsford Water on 4 June.  The top-ten weights qualifiy to fish for the England Team in 2013 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:
+44 (0)1780 460154
Email:

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:
+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:
+44 (0)1780 686441
Email:

Rutland Watersports brochure

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

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/
 

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