Families from across Gedling borough are being invited to take part in a fun-packed camping expedition this Father’s Day weekend.
Nottinghamhire YMCA is running an activity-based programme aimed at strengthening bonds between dads, and their sons and daughters.
The programme, which promotes community, nature, friendship and fun, has been popular in America for a number of years.
Nottinghamshire is the only area in the UK to benefit from the Adventure Guides programme.
Their latest Adventure Guide programme is taking place over Father’s Day weekend at Holme Pierrepont on June 18-19.
Those joining the camp can take part in camping, paddle sports, laser tag, team games and loads more and it’s all subsidised by Nottinghamshire YMCA and The Big Lottery Fund.
Adventures Guides is open to all families with children, and there is no need to be a YMCA member to participate.
Each Adventure Guides group, or ‘circle’, plan their shared monthly adventures together. Circles are member led. You can join a circle or form your own. Whichever circle you choose, you’ll get chance to meet all the other Adventure Guides at regular meet-ups and expeditions facilitated by Nottinghamshire throughout the year.
Amy Oakes, Sports & Family Service Manager at Nottinghamshire YMCA and employee of 13 years said: “This is such a great opportunity to meet other families and spend some time having fun! We’re really please to be able to offer these subsidised places on the camping trip so that as many families as possible can come and see what Adventure Guides is all about!”
How much will it cost?
A trip like this which includes all of the activities, an evening meal and breakfast would cost about £75 per person.
Big Lottery Funding is available for families in Chetwynd, Arnold, Aspley, Hucknall & Sutton in Ashfield so that the trip is just £10 per family.
For families in other areas of Gedling borough, the team at YMCA will be subsidising the trip so you can join them for just £40 per family.
To find out more or book your family’s place email Amy Oakes and the team on adventure@nottsymca.org
