Summer Multi-activity courses
Read Sharon Essam's story of an Exmoor weekend course here.
Back-Up multi-activity weeks are designed to show both spinally injured and able bodied volunteers just what can be achieved. The weeks provide peer support where tips and skills are shared and can be applied back home or in the work place. You’ll also make new friendships by the end of the week…
‘It was great to see people really surprising themselves with what they can achieve.”
Medical Professional
The multi-activity course is our most popular. Every day offers something new from a long list of activities, including sailing, canoeing, blokarting, hiking, cycling, abseiling, and camping. For each individual participant there is always an activity they find they really enjoy and will continue. You’ll make some great friends who are all in the same boat as you. The normal numbers for this course are 8 SCI participants and 2 medical professionals/carers and 6 volunteers.
“It was one of the best experiences of my life. The Back-Up Trust formula really does work. I should have become involved with Back-Up years ago.”
Mr J. Mansfield, T4
Two weeks of courses are run through out the summer months. This centre caters for 16 participants at anyone time (8 spinally injured/8 able bodied) and led by 2 Back-up Group Leaders.
The Keswick Centre is fully accessible and situated in a beautiful environment over looking Lake Bassenthwaite. The centre is a short taxi ride from Penrith Station or 30 minutes from Junction 40 on M6. The course runs Saturday to Saturday.
“I have gained a huge amount of confidence and increased physical ability. I got the most out of seeing just what extremes can be achieved with a little help and encouragement.
"I think that Back-Up courses should be seen as a vital part of rehabilitation, both physically and mentally, and should not be missed by anyone with a SCI.”
Kevin Broadhead, C4
A five-day adult multi-activity course and a weekend will be run at Calvert Trust Exmoor this summer. The fully accessible centre is based on the edge of stunning Exmoor National Park. This centre caters for 16 participants at anyone time (8 spinally injured/8 able bodied) and led by 2 Back-Up Group Leaders. The centre is 2 hours from Bristol and can be reached from Junction 27 off the M5.
“The course has made me more relaxed about life. After spending a week clambering in and out of canoes and abseiling down huge drops, the day-to-day stuff doesn’t seem to worry me anymore.
"It’s like I’ve made a year's progress within a week.”
Brod Hart T8
For more information contact our Courses Team on: 0208 875 1805 or email
Courses:
Multi-activity courses
Sailing
Water-skiing courses