Vibe - Outdoors

Vibe Outdoors:

Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities at our various locations across the North West including watersports such as canoeing, kayaking, raft building and gorge scrambling. Whilst on land, participants can experience a variety of activities including archery, orienteering, campfire skills and bushcraft, in unique habitats close to wildlife.

Our instructed activities and outdoor experiences are tailored to suit a range of abilities and needs to challenge individuals and are designed to encourage the development of social and personal skills.

We are a recognised training centre with British Canoeing and hold licences with the Adventurous Activity Licensing Authority (AALA), Adventuremark and Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOTC).

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Events Activities Awards Courses Programmes

HAF St Helens

We are excited to announce we are delivering the Easter Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) for eligible young people* from St Helens in April (easter) half term.

This offer will include Land Activities (Tuesdays) and Water Activities on (Thursdays) at Vibe Outdoors in Taylor Park.

Dates include: Tuesday 2nd April, Thursday 4th April, Tuesday 9th April and Thursday 11th April 2024.

*The programme is open to St Helens Young People aged 6-16 years who are eligible for and receiving benefits-related free school meals (FSM), and their families. Children who are in receipt of a support plan via Early Help, Child in Need or Children We Look After, EHCP, or if your child receives additional hours at school.

To book, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/vibe-easter-2024-haf-programme-3016349

Any questions, contact project lead Amber (amber.reilly@vibeuk.org / 07879993265

Water Based

Canoeing
The most relaxing way to get out and paddle! We offer taster sessions to get groups out on the water and engaged, where they will learn basic skills and have fun along the way! We also deliver a range of British Canoeing courses and awards for participants of any age and experience.

Kayaking
A paddlesport session which allows participants to explore the water and natural surroundings while developing their paddling skills. We also offer a range of British Canoeing courses and awards for participants of any age and experience.

Raft Building
Test your planning and design skills, working together as a team to build a raft which will not only float, but will keep you out of the water!

Gorge scrambling
This activity combines gorge scrambling and gorge walking in amazing environments across North Wales. You will be climbing, swimming and traversing flowing and pools of water.

Land Based

Climbing
Whether indoor or outside we have lots of climbing opportunities for the beginner through to advanced climbers.

Bushcraft
Do you have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Why not try some firepit cookery or test your skills with creative activities.

Archery
From beginner to pro, summon your inner Olympian and go for gold!

Bouldering
Climb without ropes or harnesses, testing your strength, skill, and balance

Day walks
Enjoy the views and learn about the wildlife and plants, from a relaxing stroll along a canal to a challenging mountain walk

Orienteering
Test your navigation skills and find your way around the course - will you find them all?

Initiative games
Fun mental and physical challenges that will test your logic, creativity, and communication skills

Total Commitment Training

This three day course is developed to enable people of all ages to develop positive relationships, enhance their resilience, and utilise positive reflection techniques.

Day 1: Interpersonal, motivation, team work, problem solving, communication, strategic thinking, cooperation and compromise skills training all structured around practical delivery exercises.

Day 2: Creative thinking, adaptability, dealing with stress and responsibility, coordination and assertive skills training all structured around practical delivery exercises.

Day 3: Confidence, listening, resilience and reflection skills concluded with making a commitment beyond the programme all encompassed through the 'final challenge' aspect of this element.

Wellbeing

We offer specialised programmes to help support mental health and wellbeing. The details of each programme we offer are bespoke as each group is different, with different needs and interests. We aim to work with the natural environment rather than sticking to a rigid schedule no matter what the weather.