LANGUAGE & ADVENTURE AT DONEGAL ADVENTURE CENTRE

“The language classes, mixed with outdoor activities, left them motivated and enthused”

The Cambridge House Grammar School pupils really enjoyed their time spent at ‘Language & Adventure’. The language classes, mixed with outdoor activities, left them motivated and enthused. Highly recommended programme. Roll on May for our return visit

“It’s thrilling to meet them at the end of their first three hours and to witness their sheer enthusiasm, enjoyment & praise of the experience”

Language classes were par excellence! Nicky engaged with the students in a very special way. At the initial stage of organising the trip, the students are horrified at the thought of three hour long French classes; it’s therefore thrilling to meet them at the end of their first three hours and to witness their sheer enthusiasm, enjoyment and praise of the experience. Language teachers cover a lot of ground – the students come away feeling they have learned a lot. The adventure activities are such a contrast to the language experience, but yet compliment it hugely. The leaders are like Nicky, enthusiastic, fun and always responsible and competent. Their psychological skills and people skills are second to none. They bond with the students, they encourage and empower them. Their love for what they do is infectious. Safety & supervision are 100%. As an accompanying teacher, I find it so reassuring to know that the students are safe and under constant supervision – day and night. The facilities are great – the rooms, the class room / red room etc. are great and everything is clean and tidy. The ancillary staff are so kind and helpful. This has been our second trip to Language & Adventure and it is already established as the 6th Year French tour! I was overwhelmed by our first visit and slightly afraid that a second wouldn’t meet up to it – on the contrary, it has reinforced my feeling that the Language & Adventure combination is an inspired concept. Merci mille fois – à la prochaine.

“The students thoroughly enjoy the classes and they always gain confidence in using the language”

The notes given in the language classes are excellent for vocabulary revision. The students thoroughly enjoy the classes and they always gain confidence in using the language. The adventure activities are enjoyable and well organised. Safety is the main priority and the students are well supervised. There is a wide range of activities. The facilities in the centre are very good. The rooms are lovely and clean, and the kitchen staff do an excellent job. Staff are always extremely helpful prior to the trip and give great assistance with arranging everything. Overall, I find the programme very beneficial and enjoyable for the students. It’s good value and they are always eager to return. I have been coming here for a number of years now and would definitely recommend the programme.

“A fantastic programme which offers students a fun learning environment”

The language programme is clear, concise & well thought out. The students enjoyed every minute of the classes & were encouraged & given confidence in their knowledge of German. As always, the adventure activities were very popular with all students being encouraged to take part. They felt safe & secure during every activity. The instructors are very professional and are an integral part of the students enjoying themselves. The accommodation & facilities are clean & adequate. This is a fantastic programme which offers students a fun learning environment. It is a great opportunity for students to consolidate their knowledge & gives them huge confidence. Socially, the students learn to integrate in an out-of-school environment with other students. I can’t recommend this programme highly enough – keep up the good work!

“A ‘family’ feeling where the students feel at home, whilst all activities are professionally run to a very high standard”

I know that everything to do with Language & Adventure is excellent – why would we come back 7 years on the trot? – I think that speaks for itself. What the centre has more than anywhere else is a ‘family’ feeling where the students feel at home, whilst all activities are professionally run to a very high standard. This time, as we drove in on Friday, I think the students felt like they had arrived somewhere where they ‘belonged’. The facilities are great, the language course is excellent (I am a French teacher) and the students learn so much in a great atmosphere. The supervision is also excellent. We will be returning again & again & again!

“A highly successful combination of language workshops and adventure activities”

The ‘Language & Adventure’ programme is a highly successful combination of language workshops and adventure activities and it is an excellent way of motivating pupils. It is a well-organised, child-friendly programme which increases pupils’ confidence, not only with language learning, but also with skills such as team-building, independence and leadership. I was very impressed with the standard of safety and supervision. It is clear that the staff are highly skilled, fully qualified, hardworking and committed. A very worthwhile and enjoyable experience.