Summer Camps

During the summer period we are open to alumni, families and those with a connection to the University. Summer camp residents’ have access to activities such as sailing, paddle-sports, gorge walking and rock climbing
We run two different types of weeks for residents:

  • Family weeks revolve around led activities with our expert staff. There are options from beginner to advanced. You are also welcome to have your own adventures or even have the day off! It is a holiday you know!
  • Friends’ weeks focus on your own adventures. Our staff provide safety cover on a section of the lake and can provide advice for trips near to the centre.

There is an expectation that camp residents are competent for self-led sessions on all weeks.

 

Camps are based on self-catering and accommodation is mainly in dorm style bedrooms for each family. The centre is well resourced with a commercial kitchen, including a fast dishwasher and lots of crockery and pans. There are social spaces that include a lounge, games room and class room space as well as seating outside overlooking the lake.

Bookings

Our week-long camps are open to current and former University staff, students and alumni.


The normal format is that you arrive Sunday evening and activity sessions are available Monday to Friday, departures are on Saturday morning (6 nights)


Information for the coming year is usually available around mid-January with bookings open at the end of January or early February.


Bookings are usually in very high demand and are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each camp has a limited number of spaces. You are recommended to book as soon as bookings open.


To receive the information as soon as its available you will need to add your name to the mailing list. You can contact us for the link by the email below.
Arrival
Departure
May Friends
25 May
31 May
Family 1
13 July
19 July
Family 2
20 July
26 July
Family 3
27 July
2 August
Family 4
3 August
9 August
Family 5
10 August
16 August
Family 6
17 August
23 August
August Friends
24 August
30 August
August Friends Light Adult Only
31 August
3 September

Activities

Our staff are very knowledgeable and experienced, so if you’ve never tried something before or want to develop your skills, we will be happy to help offer advice or lead a specific session.


All safety equipment required for the activity is included such as wetsuits, waterproofs, rucksacks, harnesses, helmets, flotation devices, and paddles.


During Family Camps, some evening activities may be held on various nights’ usually with a family focus.

Daily activities available

  • • Canoeing
    • Kayaking
    • Mountain biking
    • Sailing
    • Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP)
    • Walking
    • Windsurfing
    • Abseiling
    • Climbing
    • Full mountain days
    • Giant SUP
    • Gorge walking
    • Led mountain biking
    • Open water swimming
    • River paddling

Contact the centre for more information and to join the mailing list [email protected]

Students canoeing on Lake Coniston.
Students taking part in gorge walking, with one member of the group within the water and others on top of the rocks.

Prices
Arrival
Departure
Adult
£295
£330
Friend Light
£195
-
Under 21
£190
£215
U5
£0
£0

How to book

Submit an online booking form to secure your place. Forms can be requested by emailing us. Each person attending (aged over five years) must also pay a membership/registration fee of £10.00.

  1. Submit an online booking form to secure your place. Forms can be requested by emailing us. Each person attending (aged over five years) must also pay a membership/registration fee of £10.00.
  2. After processing your form, a payment page link will be emailed to the booker to make the deposit payment online. This must be done within seven days to confirm your booking, after which your booking may be reallocated.
  3. Bookings will ONLY be confirmed once a confirmation/invoice has been sent out and after the full deposit has been received.
  4. Selected weeks/accommodation are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. If we are unable to allocate your first choice, we will allocate your second choice. If neither are available, we will contact you as soon as possible with your options. There is also the option to be added to our waiting list at your request.
  5. The balance of your booking is due by 30 June 2025 (earlier for May weeks). Reminders for the final balance WILL NOT be sent. Payments can be paid in instalments. If the full payment hasn’t been received, your place will be allocated to our waiting list.
  6. Bookings are for a full camp and no discounts are given for late arrivals/early departures. No exchanging of people in your booking is allowed and we cannot accept anyone onsite who has not been pre-booked.