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Children's Activities - 8 to 14

2 A-Side Volleyball

The sport that's taking America by storm is now available right here at Center Parcs. Fun and fast moving, volleyball is very easy to learn. Our instructors will adapt a squash court for the session and explain the basic moves and techniques before splitting guests into teams of two or three.

Abseiling

Your feet won't touch the ground. In this beginner's abseiling session. You will learn all the necessary rope skills to be able to control your descent back down.

American Pool Tournament

It's tournament time. Eye up the opposition, sharpen your skills and play to win. There can only be one winner, but as long as you bring your sense of humour as well as your competitive spirit everyone will enjoy taking part.

Archery - Target Archery 10yrs+

Go for gold! At our purpose-built Archery Centre you'll stand in covered bays and fire at targets, trying to hit the gold centre. Your score will depend on where you hit the target.

Badminton Tournament 8-14yrs

For those with a competitive streak, it's tournament time. Eye up the opposition, sharpen your skills and play to win.

Bird of prey Experience

In this exciting introduction to the medieval art of falconry, our expert handlers will present their magnificent birds, including species such as owls, falcons and hawks. You'll then have the chance to fly one of these impressive predators from your gloved fist.

Brazilian Football 10-14yrs

It's fast, it's fun, it's football like you have never experienced. 'Futebol de Salao' originates from the neighbourhoods of Brazil - and it's how the likes of Pele, Zico and Ronaldhino learned their craft. Played with smaller teams and a mini-ball that hardly bounces, this game is all about deft footwork and quick thinking.

Champions League 7-11yrs

True footie fans won't want to miss this exciting event, run in true Champion's League style. Players represent the biggest clubs in European football and compete in nail-biting group stages, before moving on to the knock-out stage.

Cheerleading

This fantastic feel-good session introduces you to the world of cheerleading. Our instructors break down a simple cheer routine into manageable chunks for you to learn - including all the popular, well-known cheer moves - so it's perfect for beginners.

Climbing Skills

Our well-thought out climbing wall has been cleverly designed with routes for beginners that will familiarise them with climbing techniques and skills and more demanding options to challenge experienced climbers. The session starts with tuition and a safety briefing from an experienced instructor, then it's time to head skywards.

Dance Fever

Guaranteed to get you grooving, this class teaches basic cardio funk moves choreographed to popular dance themes.

Exboard 8+yrs

Exboard is the next generation in street board design. It's a unique street surfing device that has caught on with skateboarders, snowboarders and surfers alike.

Family Football Fun

An opportunity for dad to demonstrate how he nearly made it as a professional and for everyone else to see why he didn't! Enjoy a Fun Family Football class developed by the Little Kickers coaching team with a little light training, parents v children mini matches and exciting penalty shoot outs.

Family Fun Cheerleading

Thanks to the phenomenal success of a certain Disney film, cheerleading is all the rage in schools up and down the country. What some people don't realise is that - apart from being great fun - cheerleading is also a fantastic way of keeping fit.

Fashion Model Makeover 11-14 yrs

Ever dreamed of becoming a fashion model? Get yourself ready in your trendiest outfit and head for the photography studio where we'll give you tips on how to pose to look your cover-girl best, before you strut your stuff with a professional photographer and try a range of different lighting effects. The session includes one free picture (a 6" x 8" unframed print) and secure online access to the whole set of pictures so you can choose others if you wish.

Feed The Birds

Join us at the Rangers Lodge to find out exactly what type of food keeps our feathered friends warm and gives them the energy they need to take to the skies.

Fencing - Foil 9yrs+

If you fancy yourself as a swashbuckling hero or heroine, this lively introduction to the dramatic sport of fencing is for you. You'll soon be practising the basic moves such as the 'En Garde' position, the lunge and the parry.

Fun Football Challenge

Come and have a go if you think you're good enough. Participate in seven fantastic skill games including dribbling, passing and ball control. This competition mixes new football technology with traditional games.

Go Ballistic 8-13yrs

Are you up for some team games in the pool? Floats, balls, toys and inflatables all add to the high energy excitement.

Golf - Individual Tuition 8yrs+

Beginners and experienced golfers can benefit from the expertise of our Golf Instructor. They will analyse your game and give you tips and techniques to improve your skills.

Golf - Lessons Junior 6yrs+

Junior golfers, whether this is your first lesson or you're more experienced, you can benefit from the expertise of our PGA Golf Professional. Using up-to-date viewcam instruction, they will analyse your game and give you tips and techniques to improve your skills to a 'tee'.

Golf - Tuition Pairs 8yrs+

Golfers of all ages and abilities can join our professional coach to learn the basics of the game. A group fault finding session helps to identify individual problems you can work on to improve your technique.

High Ropes

Guided by an instructor, you will climb poles to the different levels then balance your way along beams and ropes. But remember, it gets harder the higher you go!

Horse riding - Adv Cross-country Trek

Being in control of a horse is a real thrill, especially when you can ride out through beautiful countryside. Riders will need to be experienced in all aspects of horsemanship to tackle this cross country hack.

Horse Riding - Beginner/Intermediate

Taking you through a tranquil and picturesque forest landscafe, this trek is suitable for riders of all levels. On a leisurely walk, experienced staff provide instruction for beginners. Then, while our beginners stay at walk to practise their technique, intermediate riders return to the stables at an invigorating trot.

Hula Hoop-a-Cise

It's back and better than ever. With slightly weighted and heavier hoops you'll find it even easier to learn the hula-hoop and tone the abs and trim the waistline at the same time. Hula-Hoop-a-cise is a funky, fresh routine that's guaranteed to put the fun back into fitness!

Inter Circuits

Want to improve your fitness and tone up too? Then this fun session is for you. A circuit of eight exercises has been devised to increase your stamina and work all your core muscles.

Junior Multi Sports Challenge

Practice your sporting skills from basketball to hockey in this fun multi-sport challenge. Knock out the lights to gain points for your team to win gold.

Junior Sports Games 8-13yrs

In this fun tournament you could join in exciting team and individual events, including mini hurdles, javelin, discus,relay races, and more. The session concludes with a winners's ceremony, where every participant will receive a medal. Please come in suitable sportswear.

Junior Tri Golf

Young golf enthusiasts learn how to hold a club and hit a ball through obstacles. It's a great way to familiarise youngsters with clubs and improve their hand eye coordination.

Laser Combat 6yrs+

A family paintball adventure without the paint! Armed with state-of-the-art laser guns you and your team sneak through the forest, manoeuvring around barricades to beat your rivals and solve the Ranger Mission.

Little & Large Basketball

Mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles; bring the whole family to join in the fun of our basketball tournament.

Magical Makeover 3-8yrs

For all children with a yearning to be a fairytale character or superhero, we will make their dream come true.

Mini Tennis Academy 6-9yrs

Every champion has to start somewhere and mini tennis, played with short rackets and larger, soft balls, is a superb way of introducing children to the skills and techniques of tennis.

Mini Wimbledon Tournament 8-14yrs

Played with a short racket and soft ball, mini tennis is a great introduction to tennis. And our tournament is a great introduction to competitive play.

Paintball

Newly Built Paintball Fortress. Come and battle your friends or enemies in our newly themed Paintball Arena. Even if you have played before come and see what new games we have to offer.

Pendulum Swing

3G-up your life by feeling the freedom and thrill of flying through the air. Summon all your daring to lean forward and drop into thin air! Our qualified instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Quad Bike Safari 12-15yrs

Venture into the heart of the forest on an invigorating ride on a purpose built track over challenging terrain. After a warm up session on a small circuit, you will head off on a cross country trek.

Quad Track Challenge 8-11yrs

After a safety briefing, each child learns techniques for handling and controlling the 50cc quad bikes from an instructor, then goes on a fully supervised practise lap. When they are confident, they'll take it in turns to zip round the exciting, purpose-built track.

Roller Blading

You don't have to be young to whiz around the roller rink - but it definitely helps to be young at heart. Once you've got your balance, there'll be no stopping you and you'll be racing round like a pro.

Scuba Diving: Deeper into Diving

A more in-depth and intensive session focusing on how to look after yourself underwater, including regulatory recovery, partial mask flooding and alternative air source in and 'out of air' situation. Please note: You can only book this session if, you have booked to do, or previously completed our 'Try Scuba' course.

Scuba Diving: Try Scuba

If the idea of entering an underwater world intrigues you, our fun Try Scuba session is the perfect place to start. Under the expert guidance of our PADI instructors, you'll get a taste of all the basic diving skills - including correct breathing.

Senior Soccer 12-16yrs

They shoot, they score! Keen football players of all abilities are invited to join in our this fun tournament. We'll organise everyone into teams and play short matches in a mini-league fit for the premiership.

Snorkelling: Learn Snorkelling

Our experienced tutors can teach you all the techniques you need to explore sea life on your next trip abroad.

Soccer Coaching 8-11yrs

Join our Premier Academy and learn how the Premiership's top four clubs develop football superstars of the future.

Soccer Shoot Out

When the pressure's on can you make the shot? You're up against our Sports Plaza goalie in this exciting penalty shoot out.

Swimming Lessons 5-13yrs

With these lessons intermediate swimmers can improve their water skills with the dedicafed attention of a swimming coach.

Table Tennis Tournament 8yrs+

It's tournament time. Eye up the opposition, sharpen your skills and play to win. There can only be one winner, but as long as you bring your sense of humour as well as your competitive spirit, everyone will enjoy taking part.

Treasure Trail

Always a popular activity, this treasure hunt on bikes sends you all over the forest. It'll take team work and co-operation to crack all the clues and if you get them all right, you'll each win a prize.

Tree Trekking

Test yourself on nerve-wracking suspended paths, reaching heights of 6 metres. Get ready to battle the Burma Bridge and dance across the organ pipes! Our qualified instructors will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Urban Funk

Looking for a fun and funky way to get fit? Then you'll love this high energy class with its mix of hip hop and urban street dancing.

Vertical Drop

By leaping from the high platform you'll experience that unparalleled feeling of freefall.

Woodland Carriage Rides

A horse and carriage ride is a wonderful way to explore your surroundings. Just sit back and relax and take in the sights of our beautiful Village.

Zip Wire

Our qualified instructors will connect you to the Zip Wire as you get ready to travel down the wire. There is no feeling quite like it.