Our Low Ropes course at Avon Tyrrell is a low level balance activity combing problem solving, team coordination and cooperation. Work together as a team to take on each element and navigate you way around the course as you build confidence together on a series of beams, ropes, planks and tyres.
Duration: 90 minutes
Ratios: 8:1 (Maximum of 8 Participants per Instructor)
Groups running at one time: Multiple groups can be booked at the same time
Recommendations:
- Closed toe shoes are must be worn for this activity
- Long sleeve and trousers are recommended
- Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- Waterproofs
Sessions Included in: Go Adventure Activities, Fundays, Instructor Led Sessions
Accessible: Yes
Extras: All safety equipment is provided for this activity.
Fun: Low Ropes is an accessible session which can be enjoyed by all
Skill: Focused on team and communication skills this team activity helps the development of skill acquisition.
Personal Challenge & Achievement: Individuals receive high levels of encouragement from our experienced instructors, so that they have the opportunity achieve their goals.
Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a team development session such as low ropes, teams can improve group cohesion and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together. Individuals are also encouraged to support one another both verbally and physically, so individuals can challenge themselves to their personal limits.
Fitness & Wellbeing: This activity by the nature of its physicality and location promotes an appreciation of the benefits of personal fitness and its importance for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
When incorporated as part of a development programme of activities, outdoor learning such as Low Ropes can support increased attainment and develop character and soft skills all of which are key life skills. Individuals will be able to recognise their own achievements and individual progression, as well as have the opportunity to develop personal qualities such as self-reliance, perseverance, self-belief and increased levels of confidence.
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Low Ropes can support key areas of the curriculum.
An overview of the primary areas covered can be found below and are detailed in full in our Key Stage Supporting Document.
Physical Education: 1, 2 & 3
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Low Ropes can support key areas of the curriculum.
An overview of the primary areas covered can be found below and are detailed in full in our Key Stage Supporting Document.
Design and Technology:
Design 2
Physical Education: 3 & 4

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