Every school holiday, we run children’s activity camps at our venues. The camps are designed to keep your children active and engaged during the school holiday periods, making sure they spend some valuable time away from the TV and games consoles and doing some more fun and energetic things!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Our experienced and fully qualified teams deliver a wide range of activities to make sure your kids have fun, make friends and keep moving during the half term and school holidays.

You can drop your children off in the morning and be happy in the knowledge that they will be having fun for the whole day, receiving help and support to try new sports and activities.

Each venue has a slightly different offering, so please contact us locally for more information and to book.

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Kayaking is a great way to discover the great outdoors! Much like a Canoe, a Kayak is a light weight and narrow boat which has pointed ends, but rather than being completely open topped like a Canoe, a Kayak just has a small opening on the top to fit into.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Improved cardiovascular fitness; improved muscle strength, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest; improved torso and leg strength and it’s a low impact activity. More importantly it leaves you with a permanent smile on your face and the motivation for more! The benefits you discover from your engagement with paddlesports can last a lifetime. And it is easier than ever to get involved in canoeing these days with a range of pay and play sessions available. Check out Active Nation’s Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre in Southampton if you fancy a go.

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Donutting is just brilliant! It’s pure fun! If you haven’t tried it before, you don’t know what you’re missing. Basically, it’s not complicated, you just fly down the slope on an inflatable ring…let’s face it, what’s not to like!?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

A brilliant way to have fun outdoors with your mates. You’ll be active and burning calories the whole time – but you’ll be having too much fun to even think about it!

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Snowboarding is said to be the world’s fastest-growing winter sport – so pop down to one of Active Nation’s Alpine Snowsports venues and see what all of the fuss is about. We promise that you’ll soon be hooked on the buzz and adrenaline rush!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

As well as increasing your heart rate, snowboarding can also help you to burn around 3,000 calories during a 6 hour day on the slopes. It works all of your muscle groups and is great for your core stability, balance and co-ordination. What better way to get fit and healthy than spending time outside on the slopes.

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Put on some skis and experience the thrill of the slopes – whether that’s dry-slope skiing at Active Nation venues or hitting the piste abroad. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll never look back!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

As well as increasing your heart rate, skiing can also help you to burn around 3,000 calories during a 6 hour day on the slopes. It works all of your muscle groups and is great for your core stability. What better way to get fit and healthy than spending time outside on the slopes.

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Rock climbing used to be considered an activity for adrenaline junkies, but in recent years it has hit the mainstream with the introduction of indoor climbing centres and walls. Around 5million people visit climbing walls each year in the UK – something which Active Nation supporters can soon enjoy at our brilliant indoor climbing zone at Green Bank Leisure Centre in South Derbyshire.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Climbing uses lots of muscle groups, both in the upper and lower body. Your back, abdominal and leg muscles all get exercised as well as your fingers, shoulders and arms. It improves your self-esteem, mental agility and self-awareness. It’s a great stress-buster and a full body workout, so it’s good for general wellbeing.

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Active Nation’s Southampton Water Activities Centre has been delivering powerboat training to both the leisure and commercial market for 25 years. You could say we’re pretty good at it! We love every minute out on the water and we’d love to share it with you.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

There are few experiences which compare to the thrill of hurtling about at high speed at the water. Get that adrenaline pumping and enjoy the thrill of the great outdoors at its best.

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Canoeing opens up a whole new world of outdoor adventure! A Canoe is a a light weight and narrow boat which has pointed ends and no keel, this is propelled with paddles.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Improved cardiovascular fitness; improved muscle strength, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest; improved torso and leg strength and it’s a low impact activity. More importantly it leaves you with a permanent smile on your face and the motivation for more! The benefits you discover from your engagement with paddlesports can last a lifetime. And it is easier than ever to get involved in canoeing these days with a range of pay and play sessions available. Check out Active Nation’s Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre in Southampton if you fancy a go.

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Sailing is a fun, safe, accessible and affordable sport that welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. There are many different ways to get started in sailing through Discover Sailing sessions – including those at Active Nation’s Southampton Water Activities Centre. These can be followed up with courses, clubs and activities as you develop your skills, experience and confidence.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Sailing is not only a fun activity to do with your friends and family on holiday, but it is also a great way to get active and fit. Manning a sailing boat is probably harder work than you think, but the brilliant news is that you are exercising without even realizing it, which is what makes it so much fun!

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Netball is a fast-paced and intensive game, which will quickly boost your health and fitness levels. You may remember playing it at school but with lots of regional leagues and Back To Netball sessions held around the country there’s never been a better time to return to the sport.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Netball is a popular participation sport that builds up your health and fitness levels through regular training and matches. Netball helps to build upper body strength, leg muscles and the cardiovascular system, amongst other benefits.

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