JCA Adventure Condover Hall Shrewsbury
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Condover Hall Activity Centre Church St, Condover, Shrewsbury, SY5 7AU
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Listed under: Archery | Residential School Trips | Circus Skills | STEM | Water Sports | Team Building | Storytelling | Special Educational Needs (SEN) | Outdoor Education | Climbing, High Ropes & Zipwires | Bushcraft | Outdoor Residential Centres | Accommodation & Residential | PE (Physical Education/Sport) | Music | Environmental Studies | Art and Design
What we offer on a school trip
Condover Hall is JCA’s year-round, dedicated activity centre. Since opening in 2011 we have provided thousands of children with unrivalled experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. With the unique combination of a stunning setting and exciting on-site activities, we believe we have a winning formula that’s guaranteed to motivate and develop student’s learning!
Our on-site outdoor activities range from our thrilling high Aerial Trek, to archery and fencing, to water activities on the lake, and everything in between! As well as a whole lot of fun outdoors, we also have a selection of indoor activities such as the laser maze, tunneling room and Laser Conquest.
The accommodation at Condover Hall has been designed and furnished based on feedback from schools to ensure that all our rooms are comfortable, and the facilities are practical and fun.
The safety and security of anyone who visits is a primary focus for all our team. Groups are accommodated in purpose-built blocks set within the grounds. A member of the JCA team is on-call 24 hours a day, with senior staff on duty until late and porters patrolling the grounds throughout the night.
What makes us a great choice for education?
A residential activity trip can be daunting prospect for some children, with many experiencing their first night away from parents on the school trip. For Group Leaders, planning a trip that meets the school’s learning outcomes while remaining enjoyable and safe for everyone can seem equally daunting. Therefore, it’s essential that JCA provides customers with a wealth of experience to draw on, offers action-packed curriculum-linked itineraries, represents exceptional value for money and supports you from initial enquiry through to home time.
At Condover Hall we have superb high-adrenaline activities such as high ropes, aerial trek, climbing and abseiling and zip line (to name a few!) which will challenge, excite and motivate participants of all ages to overcome fears and push boundaries. We also have an exceptional range of land and water-based activities to try, like fencing, archery, canoeing and raft-building, along with an unrivalled choice of facilities. With so much on offer, the hardest decision to make at Condover Hall is what to do first!
There is an increasing body of evidence which clearly demonstrates the benefits for young people’s learning and personal development outside the classroom. In summary, when young people learn outside the classroom, they:
- are exposed to new experiences
- learn in different ways related to their learning styles
- are motivated to learn more and feel positive about learning
- become self-confident, developing self-esteem and self-awareness
- work together, fostering decision-making and teamwork
- improve communication skills with peers and adults
- are healthier, and their sense of well-being increases
- appreciate the links between formal and informal learning
JCA’s LOtC quality badge ensures good practice, high quality teaching, learning experiences and risk management.
Our courses promote personal, social and health education by:
- allowing young people to face new challenges and overcome fears
- developing coordination and mastering new skills
- developing effective communication skills
- adapting to new situations and environments
- solving problems and taking responsibility
- encouraging discipline and self-control
- increasing self-esteem and confidence
- promoting team work
- gaining independence
- promoting a healthy lifestyle
- developing a positive attitude towards others and balancing points of view
Accreditation and Awards
Our aim is to provide multi-activity courses, keeping safety as our top priority, emphasising fun, education and self-development. JCA are recognised by several regulatory and advisory bodies and always strive to exceed the standards defined by BAPA (British Activity Providers Association), ABTA, and a range of other national governing bodies.
JCA have been awarded the quality badge by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. The LOtC believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. Meaningful learning occurs through acquiring skills through real-life, hands-on activities.
What is typically included on our school trips?
Our range of on-site activities is huge, please refer to jca-adventure.co.uk/activity-centres/condover-hall/activities for the full list!
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Groups are welcome to take photos and encouraged to share these on our social channels!
Risk Assessment Details
Yes, these are all available from our Head Office team and they will be happy to provide paperwork prior to visiting.
Party leaders can also book preview visits to any of our residential activity centres when planning a school trip. This will include overnight accommodation for up to two people if required. A preview visit gives teachers and group leaders the opportunity to review the site, our accommodation, facilities and activities prior to your stay.
Simply contact a member of our team or enquire via our website to request your visit.
Pricing Information
Each of our quotes are tailored to the group and prices will depend on dates of travel, so please get in touch at enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk for an accurate quote!
Available Facilities
Condover Hall has a huge range of facilities. Our friendly staff will speak to you about your groups’ requirements to ensure that you make the most of your stay, and utilise these facilities to tailor your trip to the needs of your students and learning objectives.
Our on-site facilities include:
- Classrooms and Meeting Rooms
- Cinema Room
- Game Room
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Dance Studio
- Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Souvenir Shop
- Tuck Shop
- Sports Hall
- All Weather Sports Area
- Adult Café Area
- Adult bar
- Grade 1 Listed Gardens
- Extensive Woodlands
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Our site is accessible for those with disabilities but please contact us prior to your visit so we can discuss any special arrangements.
Testimonials
“We have truly had a wonderful time this year and our experience here has exceeded any expectations. From the moment we arrived we have been overwhelmed by friendliness and efficiency of all at JCA - so thank you very much.”
Clifford Primary School
Location Information
Condover Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan manor house set in the picturesque Shropshire countryside. The centre has easy motorway access and is surrounded by beautiful gardens and rolling countryside, giving a stunning and secure environment for school groups to enjoy. Enjoy the beautiful nearby surroundings of the Shropshire hills or head over the border into Wales! Just fifteen minutes away is the historic town of Shrewsbury, or Birmingham is a little further afield.
Room Sizes and Facilities
Spacious multi-bedded dormitories are available for students with bunk-beds and complimentary bedding. Most dormitories offer en-suite facilities and, depending upon the size of the group, it may be possible to take over one of the accommodation buildings entirely.
Teacher’s rooms are comfortably furnished with flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bedding. The teacher’s rooms are a mixture of twin and single, most with en-suite facilities within the same building but separate to the children. There are teacher’s lounges in each block accommodating very comfortable leather chairs, flat screen TVs and kitchen facilities (except Hodnet block).
