Family and Group Activities
If you’re looking for excitement, challenge and enjoyment then you need look no further than
a visit to Calshot. The range and quality of activities are exceptional and irrespective of your length of stay will provide a memorable experience. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to have a go.
Dinghy Sailing
Adults and accompanied children (8 years+)
Using Laser Funboats and/or Picos your instructor will organise the group depending upon age, conditions and previous experience. Younger children will normally sail with a parent, sibling or another youngster. The group will all operate in the same area so it should be easy to see how everyone is getting on.
Children must be accompanied by at least one participating adult, with a maximum of two children per adult. These sessions progress with the whole family in mind, and the structure of the session will depend on the group mix and conditions.
| 9.30am-12.30pm | £50 Adults, £40 Under 18 |
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| 4 August (Sun am) | FTS 3 |
| 17 August (Sat am) | FTS 4 |
Sit-on-Top Kayak
Adults and accompanied children (8 years+)
A great way for the family to get afloat together. Using single and double Sit-on-Top kayaks your instructor will organise a fun and informative session using this increasingly popular and accessible craft. Younger children will normally paddle a two seater craft with an accompanying adult.
Children must be accompanied by at least one participating adult, with a maximum of two children per adult. These sessions progress with the whole family in mind, and the structure of the session will depend on the group mix and conditions.
| 9.30am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm | £50 Adults, £40 Under 18 |
|---|---|
| 14 July | SOTF 1 |
| 9 August | SOTF 2 |
| 17 August | SOTF 3 |
Additional course dates are added throughout the year – please see www.calshot.com or phone 023 8089 2077 for details
Archery
Our taster sessions are a great way to try this increasingly popular Olympic sport. All equipment is provided and your instructor will cover all the shooting and safety information you need to know and soon have you releasing your first arrows towards the Gold! The session will be based in one of our purpose built indoor ranges, which offer the perfect environment for novices to experience the sport for the first time.
Family sessions are open from children of 7 upwards with an accompanying adult or 16 and 17 year olds on their own.
Taster
7-15 yr olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course
| 11.10am–1240pm or 1.40pm-3.10pm | £22 (Adult) £16 (Under 18) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June (Sun pm) | AR 4 | |
| 13 July (Sat pm) | AR 5 | Family |
| 10 Aug (Sat am) | AR 6 | Family |
| 15 Sept (Sun am) | AR 7 | Family |
If you have your own group (max 12) why not organise your own session? Contact our bookings department to discuss your requirements.
‘No Limits’ 7-19 yr olds
Our successful ‘No Limits’ sessions are designed to provide fun, challenging and exciting activities for those with a range of disabilities and their siblings. Using variations of standard and adaptive equipment we aim to make every activity accessible and inclusive. Activities include – Ski slope activities, inclusive cycling, archery, rock and rope and shooting.
Sessions are subsidised, for Hampshire County Council residents, through 'Inspiring You' funding.
£15 (HCC Residents) £25 (Out of County) per session
| 9.30am–12.30pm | ||
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| 25 May | Slope activities Inclusive Cycling | NL 2 |
| 5 July | Motorboat trip | NL 3 |
| 3 August | Sit on Top and Rafted Kayaks | NL 4 |
Other ‘No Limits’ sessions will be added throughout the year. Please contact us for details.
Whether you’re a group of friends wanting a fun day out, you’re organising a celebration with a difference or you’re a club wanting a social event then Calshot should be able to provide what your looking for.
Everything from single sessions through to week long residential visits are available, with every programme tailored for the individual group.
Activities and facilities available include
- Rock Climbing- using the largest indoor climbing facility on the South coast
- Skiing/Snowboarding on our indoor plastic slope
- Track cycling – on one of Britain’s only indoor banked velodromes
- Archery
- High/Low Ropes
- Initiative Tasks
- Dinghy Sailing* and Kayaking*
- Powerboat experience* - using our 6.3 metre RIB (ask for quote)
- Windsurfing* – in sheltered water using quality equipment
- Outrigger Canoeing –paddling 6 person ocean-going Hawaiian canoes
- Orienteering – in The New Forest National Park
- Residential accommodation for up to 170.
- On site catering - in our dining room overlooking the Solent
- Conference/training rooms - suitable for groups up to 120
- All specialist equipment is provided
*Watersports available April-October
Single sessions from £110 (Under 18s) £160 (Adults)
Single sessions (1.5 hours) are available in most of our landbased activities. With groups up to 10 this is a popular party option.
Adventure Days
£600 per group of adults, £395 for under 18s.
Half days are available from £320 (Adults) and £220 (Children)
Try up to four exciting and challenging activities in a day, these have proven extremely popular with adults and children. Waterbased activities are available April to October, and the landbased activities are available all year round. Adventure days run from 9.20am to 4.30pm, with various options available
- Two waterbased activities.
- One water and two landbased activities.
- Four landbased activities.
Prices do not include lunch, however, a variety of meal options are available.
Multi Activity Weekend
9am-8.30pm 1st day, 9am-5pm 2nd day
Residential Adults £235, Under 18 years £122 (Winter), £182 (Summer)
Residential includes lunches, evening meal on 1st night, plus one night B&B. Extra B&B available at £27 per person, per night (subject to availability)
This is an extremely popular option with groups and friends wanting an action packed weekend. We would discuss and tailor a programme with you in advance to ensure the activities suited your group.
Group Size: Multi Activity.
Multiples of 6 Adults or 8 under 18s.
Landbased. Multiples of 10.
We offer one free adult place for every ten fully paying under 18 participants. Adult supervision is required for all groups of under 18’s.
Multi Activity Weeks
We are also able to offer week long residential course for both adults and children. Please contact our booking department to discuss options etc.
Calshot Activities Centre
Calshot Spit, Fawley
Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1BR
tel 023 8089 2077
email calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk
