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These programmes are available for agencies and groups working with families or for several families who would like to form a group.

Adventure Specialties Trust has been running family strengthening adventures since 1989.

 

"GIVE MUM A BREAK"
Target Group - Mothers
Goal – Increase self confidence and esteem
A week long, weekday programme, between school hours, combining adventure and discussion.

"C'MON DAD"
Target Group – Dads
Goal - Challenge men as to the importance of their role in the family even if contact with their children is limited.
This programme is run over a weekend and involves adventures such as canyoning, extreme abseiling or other activities such as tramping, caving or rockclimbing.

FAMILY WEEK
Target Group – Families with Teenagers
Goal – Family relationship building and exploring each family members potential
Full on family adventure including activities such as rockclimbing, abseiling, white water rafting, caving and tramping and a facilitated discussion covering topics such as Stepping out of our Comfort Zone, Helping Out, Trust Me – I’m Family, Teams can do More and Exploring our Potential.

ADVENTUROUS PARENTS
Target Group – Husbands and Wives
Goal – healthier parent relationships make healthier families
A weekend adventure including activities such as Sea Kayaking, White Water Rafting or Caving. Facilitated discussions incorporating themes such as Building a Relationship, Building a Family and Building a Future.

FATHER AND TEENAGER PROGRAMME
Target Group - Dads and teenage son or daughter
Goal - enhancing the relationship between Dad and their teenager
Activities vary depending on location but can include Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Camping and Tramping.