Nottinghamshire teens experienced an adrenalin rush in Sherwood Forest this weekend in the run-up to completing a once-in-a-lifetime scheme.
More than 200 16 to 17-year-olds turned their hand to archery and axe throwing, completed assault courses and battled it out in a game of human table football at Adrenalin Jungle – the largest outdoor activity centre in the East Midlands.
The ice-breaker activity event gave teens from across Nottinghamshire the chance to meet before they complete this summer’s National Citizen Service (NCS) programme – a government-backed, part-residential initiative which provides activities, skills-focussed workshops and volunteering or fundraising for local charities and community groups.
Don Logan, owner of Adrenalin Jungle said: “It was great to have so many young people have a go at something new, build confidence, make friends and most importantly have fun!
“You could see the change in the youngsters throughout the day – many starting off self-conscious or nervous, but by the end of the day they got stuck in, working in teams and having a laugh. Many of our activities are suitable for people from eight to 80-years-old and we’ve found that outdoor entertaining activities are great ice-breakers and confidence builders for people of all ages.”
Nigel Oldham, NCS programme manager for Vision West Nottinghamshire College said: “I’ve been using Adrenalin Jungle as an ice-breaker venue for many years now, because the site is well organised, the activities are second-to-none and the equipment is excellent. Our NCS participants are able to try something completely new, which gives them a taste of what to expect when they are on the summer programme.”
Activities at Adrenalin Jungle start from just £20 for adults and those suitable for children aged eight and above are just £15 for the children. Activities require groups of six or more so are perfect for families.
For more information about Adrenalin Jungle and to book team building sessions or summer activities visitwww.adrenalinjungle.com
To find out more about NCS, or to book your teen’s place, visit www.ncsingeus.co.uk.
