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Please note that from September 2017 Oaklands will no longer able to arrange coaches to and from the Centre for your visit. All transport during your course will continue to be provided.

Oaklands is available to groups of all ages and ability for residential courses, expeditions, specialist courses, National Governing Body Awards or adventure days, all year round.

With the exception of Specialist

 

 or Expedition courses bookings are taken based on the number of activity groups you would like to bring to the Centre. Activity groups can be made up of a maximum of 12, or a minimum of 9 participants,  (including at least 1 participating adult for groups under 18yrs old). Please note that for residential courses we must charge for a minimum of 9 places per activity group regardless of how many you bring. The Centre is ideally suited for 3 activity groups, although we can accommodate 4, if required, utilising our Day Visit block.

We pride ourselves in being able to deliver tailored Outdoor and Adventure Residential or Day Visit courses all year round. We would be happy to receive your booking request at anytime.

Day visit courses can frequently 

 

be accommodated at short notice.

If you are interested in bringing a group to Oaklands check out our availability calendar below – for residential courses only.  Day visits, specialist courses or expeditions may be accommodated even if the Centre is full. Either complete the on-line booking enquiry form or download and complete the appropriate booking request form.

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Please contact us direct on 01248 714501 and ask for Ruby to discuss our availability, or fill in the form below.

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Stage One

  • Check availability online at: www.oaklands-centre.co.uk or contact the Centre to enquire about availability Tel: 01690 710 500 Email: oaklands@wirral.gov.uk

Stage Two

  • Please complete and return this Booking Request Form to Oaklands with as much information as possible, including alternative dates if possible. When completing this form please note…
    • Providing an email address will speed up communications
    • Bookings are based on the number of Activity Groups your course will operate with
    • Activity Groups must not exceed 12 and must include at least one participating adult
    • Minimum numbers for activity groups are 9 (or 8 for Special Schools). We must charge for the minimum group size (i.e. 9, 18, or 27, or 8, 16 or 24 for Special Schools) even if your group is smaller
    • Please let us know your course aims; such as Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, personal challenge, team work, fun! (rather than specific activity requests), if you would like evening activities, free option for full week courses, and any other details appropriate to your group
    • Exclusive use of the Centre can only be guaranteed with 3 activity groups
    • At peak times larger groups will receive priority over bookings
    • Please note the time of arrival and departure for all courses, particularly when booking your own transport to the Centre

Stage Three

  • We will send you a Course Confirmation and Deposit Request Form outlining your course details. Please check carefully that the details of your course are correct. It is imperative that you check, sign and return this form within 14 days, together with the appropriate deposit, to retain your booking. Deposits are non-refundable

Stage Four

  • On receipt of your deposit we will send you a Course Detail and Deposit Receipt with your full course details, information on consent forms, room lists, and what to bring
  • Any changes to your course must be received in writing (an email is fine) within 90 days of your course
  • About 2 weeks prior to your course we’ll contact you to discuss your group and specific aims

After your course we will send you an invoice, (internal charge form for all Wirral Groups), for the number of students who attended, less your deposit, plus any additional costs (e.g. Records of Achievements, lost equipment etc.)

Payment will be due to Wirral Borough Council within 14 days of the invoice date
 

Arrival/Departure times

If booking your own transport please ensure your arrival and departure times are arranged as follows, as the Centre will not be available to you at other times
 
  • Week Courses (Mon-Fri): Arrive 10-11am Monday. Depart by 2:30pm Friday
  • Weekend Courses: Arrive between 7pm-8pm Friday. Depart by 4pm Sunday
  • Half Week (Mon-Weds): Arrive 10-11am Monday. Depart 1 pm Wednesday
  • Half Week (Weds-Fri): Arrive 12pm Wednesday. Depart by 2:30pm Friday

Full Week Split Options

If you are not swapping staff on the Wednesday cross-over day, your staff can accompany your groups to and from school, by arranging your transport as follows

  • Group one: Arrive 10:30am Monday. Depart 11:30am Wednesday
  • Group two: Arrive 3:30 pm Wednesday. Depart 2pm Friday
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If you'd like us to organise an expedition or a different sort of course please provide details of what you'd be keen to do...
Full week courses with at least 3 activity groups may opt for 2 evening activities, 2 groups 1 evening activity at no additional cost in exchange for an on-site activity on Friday morning with less Oaklands staff. There is an additional charge for evening activities for all other courses. Please let us know if you'd like this option.
Please provide us at least 2 options for your course date
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Tell us about your group
Activity groups are the smaller groups your group will be split into for your activity days out. Groups must include at least one participating adult and must not exceed 12 participants. We must charge for a minimum of 9 places for every activity group, regardless of how many you bring.
Do you have any specific aims for your course?
Does your group have any special or educational needs?
Do you have any other information/requests relevant to your course?
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Alternativley click here to download our paper forms to fax or post to the Centre

Residential Booking Form (pdf)

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When would you like to come?
Note: the day will appear as Month/Day/Year
Note: the date will appear as Month/Day/Year
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Adventure day bookings are based on the number of activity groups. Each activity group must not exceed 12 participants in total, and must include at least 1 participating adult.
Please note that each activity group must not exceed 12 (including at least 1 participating adult)
Please let us know what you'd like to get out of your day with us
Please let us know which activities you'd prefer for your adventure day. Please note however that at times your activity choice may not be appropriate for the weather conditions on that day. If this is the case our staff will provide you with a range of alternative options on the day of your course.
Please note that canoeing or kayaking require the use of a Centre minibus so there is an additional cost. Sea Level Traversing is at least an hours drive from the Centre, and Multi Pitch Rock Climbing is for groups of 2 or 3 per activity group.
Select one of these activities if you do not have additional transport available for your day
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Alternatively click here to download our paper forms to fax or post to the Centre

Day Visit Booking Form (pdf)

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