Get a taste for adventure at Ryburn’s legendary Year 7 Camp. Students develop social skills, confidence and independence in the great outdoors.
Since 2006, Year 7 students at Ryburn have been going to camp, and all have stories and memories of an invaluable and fun experience.
The residential trip is designed to build social and teamwork skills as well as outdoor education. Through exciting activities like raft building, orienteering and bush craft, students get to experience new things, boost their confidence, become more independent and develop friendships. It’s a fantastic end to your first year at Ryburn.
CAMP 2025
Where do we go?
We camp at Tawd Vale Adventure Centre in Lancashire, where outdoor education company High Adventure organise four days of varied and exciting adventures. With great facilities, good food and a beautiful location, it’s a great place for our camp.
TAWD VALE ADVENTURE CENTRE
ORMSKIRK
Lancashire
L40 5UL
What do we do?
Students work in small teams and try out a wide range of exciting and challenging activities. All of these are designed to develop skills such as teamwork and planning, as well as practical outdoors skills. The best way to learn is through experience, and Camp is packed with them. You’ll come back feeling proud of what you have achieved and the independence you have shown.
WHEN IS IT?
Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 June 2025
How do I book and pay for my place?
Camp costs £290 per student. This includes transport, accommodation, food and activities - everything apart from spending money.
The first contribution required is a non-refundable deposit of £65 which must be paid via ParentPay by 13 December in order to reserve your place. The remaining £225 can be paid either in one go, or in installments.
Your booking information and trip consent will be collected through ParentPay when you pay your deposit.
As a school, we are able to offer support with Finance for those on Pupil Premium. Further information will be sent to the relevant parents and carers.
Please contact our finance team for any queries about payments via ParentPay.
Payment schedule
| Payment | Due date |
|---|---|
| £65 non-refundable deposit | By 13 December |
| £75 instalment 1 | By 7 February |
| £75 instalment 2 | By 7 March |
| £75 instalment 3 | By 25 April |
KIT LIST
CLOTHING
2 x Outdoor footwear (1 wet & 1 dry)
3 - 4 pairs of trackies/combats (NOT JEANS)
4 - 5 T-shirts
3 - 4 Sweatshirts (Warm Layers)
Plenty of Underwear
Gloves and Hat
Warm Jacket
Waterproofs - send your child in with what you have and we can supply a good waterproof if required.
Wellies or waterproof boots
HYGIENE & WASHING
Sanitary products
2 x Towel (1 x very big one for changing purposes)
Toiletries
Baby wipes (Great for a quick freshen up)
OTHER
Lunch box
Sleeping Bag & Pillow
Bin Bags for separating wet clothes
Torch and spare batteries - a must!!
Small rucksack / daypack
Medication - labelled
Sun protection - labelled
Mug
Drinks bottle - Refillable
This kit list does not include anything optional.
All items are very important, remember, we can supply a good waterproof so if your child does not have one to bring then please don’t worry. Lots of changes of clothes and bin bags are really important as we cannot guarantee the weather.
Valuables cannot be looked after. Please do not bring mobile phones.