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Centre Facilities at Little Canada
Food at Little Canada
Enjoyable mealtimes with nutritious and tasty food.
Accommodation at Little Canada
Log Cabins
Log Cabins
Accommodation Type: Cabin
Guests: En suite rooms sleep 4-10
Leaders: Single, twin or triple en suite rooms
Woodlands House
Woodlands House
Accommodation Type: Dormitory
Guests: En suite rooms sleep 8-10
Leaders: Single or twin rooms, mostly en suite
Programmes
Kids’ Adventure Camp Immersion
Fully integrated adventure camps with native English-speaking guests. A variety of programmes including motorsports, horse riding and film making.
Find Out MoreSelf-Taught Field Studies
Focus on learning at some great fieldwork locations. You teach - we help with the rest.
Find Out MoreActivities
Beach/Coastal Walk
Explore the area and discover the natural environment while our instructors lead activities or games along the beach or coastline close to your PGL centre. If appropriate to your choice of course, there are various practical tasks that you can carry out during your walk. There are opportunities to examine coastal features, compare local beach profiles and begin to explore marine ecology. *Exclusive to Bawdsey Manor*
Challenge Course
The PGL Challenge Course is legendary – it’s a well-loved and popular activity with plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved; it can even get quite competitive sometimes! As your pupils negotiate the various obstacles that lie ahead, it’s an experience that will promote teamwork, lateral thinking, problem solving and decision-making – as well as being physically challenging too.
Dragon Boating
Manoeuvring and racing a dragon boat demands good coordination and communication of a large team - as many as 24 pupils learn to paddle rhythmically and effectively together in a race across the water. Ultimate success depends on tactics, technique and brute effort - but in the end there are no losers– just a lot of fun, laughter and mutual support along the way.
Kayaking
Kayaking is a great way for your pupils to explore our lakes and rivers and it remains one of our most popular activities. Our instructors will help your pupils get started, teach them the basics and then help them to push the boundaries of what they can achieve. There are games and individual challenges to improve teamwork, communication and confidence on the water.
Keelboat Sailing
Learning the basics of sailing a larger dinghy is a rewarding experience, taking your pupils out of their normal environment and introducing a new set of skills. They’ll learn how (and when and why) to raise and lower the sails, and the importance of the keel that gives the boat its name. Our instructors are RYA qualified and will ensure your pupils get some hands-on experience; steering the boat and getting to grips with all the basic techniques required.
Tunnel Trail
On their own or in small groups, your pupils can discover a series of underground tunnels. The tunnels vary in size and they have various tasks to carry out during their exploration. Completing the tasks will improve pupils’ self-confidence, problem-solving skills and teamwork. Please note this activity will only be available between May and September at some centres due to weather.
Laser Tag
The wide-open landscapes at our adventure centres offer the ultimate backdrop to a team laser tag battle. Working in teams, your group will head off equipped with their own laser gun and vest. They'll develop team tactics, communication skills, and a steady hand as they duel to come out the triumphant team!
Explore other locations nearby
Surrey – Marchants Hill
With over 45 acres of beautiful grounds, Marchants Hill is a vibrant and bustling centre nestled in the ‘Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, within walking distance of the Devil’s Punchbowl. This centre offers the best of both worlds – green spaces and fantastic transport links!
Explore Marchants HillSussex – Windmill Hill
Welcome to Windmill Hill, an impressive Grade II listed mansion house on the beautiful Sussex Downs… where big adventures, new discoveries and unforgettable experiences can be found around every corner!
Explore Windmill HillYou’re in safe hands with PGL
No risk is an acceptable level of risk, which is why we go beyond to ensure every young person is always in safe hands.
Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:
Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.
Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.
Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.
Safeguarding
Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.
Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.
Safe People
All our staff are rigorously selected for their capabilities, DBS checked. fully trained and continually assessed to ensure they meet the highest safety standards possible.
Safe Places
Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.
Safe Spaces
Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.
Safeguarding Trained to act as ‘first-responders’ to safeguarding red flags, PGL colleagues are versed in spotting risks (across mental health. self-harm sexual and physical wellbeing) and acting quickly to escalate any concerns or stop harmful behaviour.
Safe Travels
Every travel partner with whom we work is vetted to ensure they have strict safety management systems in place. specifically focused on travelling with young people. We also aim to ensure travel provision is adaptable to the needs of every single child.
FAQ
What kind of groups do you cater for?
At Little Canada, we cater for many different groups, including:
What’s included in the cost of the PGL trip?
Included in the cost of the camp at Little Canada are your accommodation, activities, equipment and food and drinks. Everything is covered in the cost per person!
What happens in the evenings?
In the evening the fun continues! We have a fantastic entertainment programme for the evenings where we’ve got discos, campfires, quizzes and more! If you want more singing around the campfire, then just let us know and we can plan that into your itinerary. We’re here to create the perfect schedule for you and your group.
What should I pack for my child's overnight stay?
For your child’s stay at Little Canada, you should pack:
- Tops/t-shirts (for daily adventure activities)
- Trousers/leggings (for daily adventure activities)
- Evening clothes (for discos, quizzes, evening games and more)
- Towels
- Toiletries
For a complete list of everything you should pack in your child’s bag, see our packing guide.
Does my child need waterproofs for their residential trip?
Yes, waterproofs are very important and will help to keep your child dry in our water activities like Dragon Boating, as well as if it starts to rain while we’re all out enjoying the epic outdoor adventure activities!
Does my child need to bring money?
Money is not a necessity, but if they’d like to buy a souvenir from our shop on-site then they will need cash or a pre-paid card. We suggest around £10 per child. Our gift shop has a great selection of PGL goodies such as hats, mugs, t-shirts, pens, teddy bears and more! If your child has come to Little Canada with their uniformed group, then they can also get a badge to take home with them.
Can I contact my child during their camp stay?
Yes, no problem. If your child is bringing their mobile phone to Little Canada, they can call you during their free time (these times are outlined in our Mobile Phone Policy). If they’re not taking a phone to camp then they can just ask a member of the PGL team to call home and they’ll get that sorted. If you need to speak to your child for any reason, you can always call the Little Canada Centre or the contact numbers provided by your child’s group leader.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
We do cater for special dietary requirements. Whether for religious, cultural or medical reasons, we can support your child’s or anyone in your group’s diet. When you book, just let us know and we’ll take it from there. We regularly provide meals for coeliacs, diabetics, guests with food allergies and vegetarians/vegans.
What safety measures are in place at Little Canada?
We have a huge emphasis on safety, starting with the recruitment of our staff and continuing through to all of our activities. As a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a licence holder for activities in scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority) regulations, we make safety our priority.
A risk assessment has also been carried out at Little Canada with risks being outlined and managed. The risk assessment covers the grounds of Little Canada, as well as all of the activities available at the centre.
Our Activity Instructors are experts in their area, trained and assessed both in-house and by external assessors. They’ll be there during every activity to make sure they’re completed safely and correctly.
New staff complete a comprehensive induction and job specific training followed by regular observations, feedback, reviews and assessments.
Is there parking available at Little Canada?
Yes, on-site parking is available at our Little Canada centre.