Introduction to climbing course
Three Wednesday evenings
March 13, 20 and 27
May 8, 15 and 22
October 9, 16 and 23
5pm to 7pm
Open to all 11 to 18 year olds
£60 per person for the three sessions
Learn how the basics of independent climbing from correctly fitting your own harness and tying in using a rethreaded figure of eight with stopper. You will also learn how to safely belay a climber using a gri-gri device. Once complete, you will be ready to improve your personal climbing with the Wednesday evening club.
Autumn and winter indoor climbing club
Wednesday evenings in term time, bookable in six week blocks
Open to all 11 to 18 year olds
Winter indoor climbing 5pm to 7pm
£60 per block of six weeks
February 21 to March 27
September 4 to October 9
October 16 to November 27 (excluding 30 October)
Spring and summer outdoor climbing club
5pm to 8pm
£90 per block of six weeks
April 17 to May 22
June 5 to July 17 (excluding 3 July)
Open to those who have previously attended the club or have completed the introduction to climbing course or equivalent (can correctly fit own harness, tie in using a rethreaded figure of eight with stopper, and belay using a gri-gri device).
All equipment, including minibus transport included.
Climbing club day trips
9am to 3pm
£40 per person
Thursday 30 May, Parthian indoor climbing centre
Thursday 1 August, Dorset crag climbing
Saturday 19 October, Parthian indoor climbing centre
Saturday 7 December, Parthian indoor climbing centre
Build on the climbing skills you have developed as part of the club by climbing at some of the biggest indoor climbing walls the region has to offer. Meet at WOEC for 9am and journey with your instructors to the venue. Drop off will be at WOEC at 3pm (Instructors will contact parents and guardians if there are any significant delays for returning). Participants should bring food and drink for the day, or a means of purchasing this at location.
Kayaking club
Monday evenings 5pm to 7pm
June 3 to July 15 (excluding 1 July)
£90 per block of six sessions
Open to all 14 to 18 year olds
Whether you are new to kayaking or have some experience, our aim is to improve your paddling and provide you with the skills necessary to get afloat and go on a journey. You will be introduced to a range of boats and learn about connectivity, efficient paddling, rescue techniques and journey considerations with likeminded young people.
All equipment and minibus transport included.
Sailing club
Learn to sail over six Tuesday evenings 5pm to 8pm
June 4 to July 16 (excluding 2 July)
£90 per block of six sessions
Open to all 14 to 18 year olds
Harness the power of the wind and enjoy being on the water with likeminded young people. Whether you are new to sailing or have some experience, our aim is to improve your sailing knowledge and technical ability whilst having fun at the same time. You will get the change to sail your own individual dinghy by the end of the six weeks, or you might decide to stay crewed with a new friend. The choice is yours.
All equipment and minibus transport included.
Wild Sessions
Morning session 9:30am to 12:30pm
Afternoon session 1:30pm to 4:30pm
£25 per person, per session
Ages 8 to 14 years
Choose a wild morning of watersports or a land-based afternoon of adventure, mix and match or book a full day. Activities range from kayaking and giant paddleboarding though to climbing and archery, not to mention the all-time popular indoor tunnels.
Bring a packed lunch if you are joining us for the full day.
Summer holiday dates
Wednesday 31 July
Thursday 8 August
Wednesday 14 August
Thursday 15 August
Wednesday 21 August
Thursday 22 August
Wednesday 28 August
Thursday 29 August
Little explorers club
Tuesday evenings, 5pm to 6pm
Spring term dates 16 April to 21 May
Summer term date 04 June to16 July
Autumn term dates 03 September to 08 October
£60 per six-week block (term-time only)
Open to all 7 to 11 year olds
After school adventure club for budding explorers. Join the outdoor education team for a variety of nature-based activities in our garden, from bird feeder making though to sensory trail experiences. For those seeking a flavour of adventure there will be the opportunity to explore the indoor cave and climbing systems along with an end of term off site adventure.
SEND holiday activity sessions
£6 per person, per half day session
Join the friendly team of instructors to explore adventure sports in a small and supportive group. Open to young people with mild to moderate needs. Sessions available for ages 7 to 11 and 12 to 17.
May half term dates
Tuesday 28 May, Mega SUP session, 9:30am to 12:30pm for 7 to 11 year olds
Tuesday 28 May, Mega SUP session, 1:30pm to 4:30pm for 12 to 17 year olds
Wednesday 29 May, Kayaking session, 9:30am to 12:30pm for 7 to 11 year olds
Wednesday 29 May, Kayaking session, 1:30pm to 4:30pm for 12 to 17 year olds
Summer holiday dates coming soon.
Holiday activity and food program (HAF)
10am to 4pm daily
Free with a HAF passcode.
We would like to invite young people of the local area to join us for a day of activities and lunch at Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre. Activities will include climbing, tunnels and watersports.
Easter holiday dates
Thursday 11 April for children aged 8 to 12
Friday 12 April for children aged 12 to 16
All safety equipment is provided, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids. Participants will need to wear sports clothing for the climbing and tunnelling and bring a swimming costume to go under a wetsuit, a towel to get dry on and a second pair of shoes (or water/beach shoes) that can get wet.
Lunch is provided, but we ask that you bring a water bottle to re-fill.
To enquire about taking a place on this HAF activity please complete this one online form per child.
Spaces will be allocated approximately two weeks prior to the activity day, and you will be emailed by a member of the Weymouth Outdoor Education Team to confirm.