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• Frank Chapman– Day 2 2024

  Tue 16 Jan 2024

  What a fantastic day we’ve had!  We began the day nice and early with breakfast in the dining room– up, dressed, teeth brushed and beds made all by 8:00am.  The temperature has been low again today, but the warmth of the sun put a spring in our step! 

  After breakfast, we headed to the Boot Room to get wrapped up warm for our morning activities.  Ready and    waiting, in the outdoor classroom, were our Frank Chapman leaders Matt, McCauley and Jo.  Together, in our groups, we tackle new activities: mining, climbing, bush craft, archery and geo caching.  Soon our belly’s started rumbling so we sat down for lunch and delved into fresh cobs, crisps and doughnuts– we were ravenous! 

  During the afternoon, we completed more activities together– following a trail deep into the forest, climbing the bouldering wall and navigating using the GPS.  Together, we faced challenges, preserved, encouraged our friends and developed new skills and independence.

  As the night sky hid the evening sunshine, we warmed our toes in the Common Room, played games and shared books before tucking into our evening meal and pudding. 

  Finally, our evening was then complete with a film, hot chocolate and cake to celebrate the two birthday girls!

  We are now tucked up in bed to get a full nights sleep, ready for the last day!

  Speak very soon!

   

  

• Frank Chapman– Day 1 2024

  Mon 15 Jan 2024

  From the moment we got here, to the moment we flaked into bed it has been non stop!

  As we arrived, we were greeted by the Frank Chapman staff (Matt, Kat and Chris) and welcomed into the outdoor classroom.  Our day was going to be a busy one so we unpacked our suitcase, made our beds and headed down to have lunch– we were starving!

  After lunch, we made our way to the meeting point- the weather was beautiful! The sun warmed the winter air as we headed out (in our groups) to complete an afternoon of activities: archery, blind lines, climbing, mining and geo-caching.

  Soon after, we filled our bellies once more and then wrapped up warm for our night walk!

  We are now tucked up in bed, after a hot chocolate and biscuit; fast asleep!

  Speak soon!