School and Youth group rates

We offer special rates for schools and youth groups. The price depends on the numbers, times and learning outcomes. Contact us for a precise quote.

Time to trust each other….

We can adjust times to suit you.

The exact number must be confirmed when you book. We accept credit/debit cards via our online booking system.

We are a PaddleUK Accredited Centre and comply with national and local standards.

Health

We need advance notification of any special needs/medical issues. A consent form must be signed by the child’s parent or guardian. Education department consents to undertake kayaking are accepted.

Leaders accompanying children are expected to have contact details and copies of the consents.

Staffing

What’s under the water?

All our staff working with young people have undergone a DBS Police check.

Group size

Normally, 1 qualified British Canoeing Awarding Body coach to 8 students, providing the group leader is also on the water.

Depending on the group’s needs/conditions, larger groups may be possible. A minimum of 2 kayak staff will be afloat.

Kayaks and equipment.

To aid learning and skill development, we have junior-sized wetsuits, paddles, and buoyancy aids. We also have tandem kayaks available, which are great for younger age groups.

Tandem kayaks can be a great way to enable children with special needs to get afloat.

The role of the group leader with youth/school groups.

The group leader needs to remain on-site even if they do not go afloat. Our staff will assist with supervising young people when changing out of kayaking/walking gear.

Once children are changed, the JKA staff role ends. Leaders are responsible for supervising lunch breaks.

Learning outside the classroom with Jersey Kayak Adventures

Gaining confidence afloat.

The outdoor environment offers huge potential for young people to learn.

We can offer one-off and multi-session kayaking classes.

As well as developing new skills, we can tailor the activity to foster teamwork, interpersonal skills, and a range of learning outcomes. For example, one school used kayaking to observe coastal features.

There is great potential to use kayaking to develop elements of school-based Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes by drawing upon the unique opportunity to explore and experience the outdoors.

Adopting a local approach to outdoor activities enables students to discover the range of activities that can be enjoyed on Jersey without having to head to far-flung destinations, with the associated issues of air miles and sustainability. Locally based school activity programmes may also be more inclusive to students and manageable within the curriculum timetable.

We offer PaddleUK Start, Discover and Explore awards for young people.

Weather conditions

Cliffs at Les leaux de Ficquet near Beauport.

When booking, we will discuss suitable venues for the activity. This may need to change if weather conditions dictate. Any change will be advised no later than 24 hours before the activity. We are not in the business of putting young people afloat, whatever the conditions.

If we need to cancel the activity due to adverse weather, we will offer an alternative date. In some cases, it is possible to offer high ropes course activities at Valley Adventure for groups working to a fixed programme, e.g. during school activity weeks.

If an alternative date is not possible for you, we offer a full refund.

Overnight camps and mini kayak expeditions

We have undertaken overnight camps with De La Salle School, paddling from Bouley Bay to stay overnight at L’Egypte. An overnight stay in Seymour Tower is also possible for small groups.

Other group options for schools and youth groups

Guided walks to Seymour tower with Jersey Walk Adventures.

Take a walk on the seabed. Learn and explore the low water zone with our trained guides. An area that is covered by up to 12m of ocean twice a day.

Aerial trekking at Valley Adventure.

The centre offers a range of activities: Aerial Trekking, Assault Course, Archery, Climbing & Abseiling, Orienteering, Zip Wires, Powerfan Freefall Jump, King Swing and Low & High Development Courses—plenty to keep your group busy.

On your bike.

Cycle hire from Jersey Bike hire is a good way to get about the island and to give young people a new perspective of Jersey.

Libertybus is also a great way to get around. However, at busy times, it may not be possible to take large groups by bus.