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Specialist Services:

Our team is committed to providing a high standard of courses with a clear focus on personal and team development. All our courses are designed to be flexible whether you are here for a day's activity or a residential course our commitment to meeting your needs and providing good positive experiences is paramount.

The Centre is AALA Licensed and a BCU Approved Centre. We have three residential instructors and all the staff has a minimum requirement of the British Canoe Union Level 2 Coach and Single Pitch rock-climbing award.

All our programmes are tailor made to suit your requirements and include a full programme of activities, food and accommodation and we also offer free staff places.

Services Offered:

THE CENTRE
The Adventure Centre is situated on the edge of the Kelly College Estate, on the western side of Dartmoor, close to the market town of Tavistock. We offer a first class, self-contained activity site, overlooking the banks of the River Tavy. The Centre is open all year round and we aim to provide excellence in outdoor adventure and education.

COURSE TYPES
*Adventure Education/Field Studies
*Adventure Holidays
*Management and Staff Training
*Specialist Courses for Outdoor Qualifications
*Expedition Courses

ACCOMMODATION
Year round we provide warm bunkhouse accommodation, catering for in excess of 64 people. Good showers, recreation room, laundry and drying facilities are all provided.
Additionally an option to stay at Nun's Cross Farm, is also included, which is a remote farm building on Dartmoor, sleeping a further 36. This facility, which offers a real back to basic experience, can also be booked separately.

Awards/Ratings/Associations:

"I feel I have learnt more from the 3 hours of morning activities than most other work related training courses I have attended over the years”
(Community Fund Project)

"Confidence and professionalism and we hope to meet again in the future"
( D.C. Francis and The Guinness District Manager Team).

"I am quite sure you have changed the outlook of 32 young people. They have a new drive and confidence."
(Bill Rucker, Director of Rotary Youth Leadership Award, Rotary International).

"I was thrilled by the way children were encouraged but never forced."
(Mr. A. Herniman, Headmaster. St. Aubyn's School, Tiverton)

"The course has obviously boosted his self esteem and we're quite sure he has gained a great deal from the teamwork involved."(Virginia and Mike Herring).

"Your safety standards are impeccable not only with the students but amongst yourselves." (Mr. John Butcher, Rotary International).

"The time and effort was stupendous and exceeded all reasonable expectations."
(Charles Hurst. 3 star kayak course)

"It was noted how well positioned the centre was for access to local resources."
(Mr. P.W. Harris)

"The objectives were fulfilled beyond my aspirations. Never did I believe that such a varied sales team, in terms of age and fitness could achieve so much in just a weekend." (Mr. G.A. Gilbert, Managing Director. Plymouth Sound Radio)

"I know that we have benefited greatly and there is a tremendous feeling of achievement." (Lt.Cdr. Alan Dinham, Britannia Royal Naval College)

"At the beginning I said I wasn't one of them but I am now."
(Nikki Heath, Plymouth Engineering)

"A big thank you to the 'Adventure Centre-Kelly College' for being an official sponsor in the selection process of the All Women's McVities Polar Relay."
(The Polar Travel Company)

Conveniences Offered:

Credit Card Payments

Free Parking

Customer service / helpline

Operating Since:

2001