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  • POT HANGERS AND FIRE LIGHTING SESSION
    POT HANGERS AND FIRE LIGHTING SESSION
    Various dates and times
    BIRMINGHAM / BROMSGROVE
    Various dates and times
    BIRMINGHAM / BROMSGROVE, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove
    Various dates and times
    BIRMINGHAM / BROMSGROVE, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove
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  • BUSHCRAFT DAY COURSE £80.00pp - Bromsgrove / Birmingham
    BUSHCRAFT DAY COURSE £80.00pp - Bromsgrove / Birmingham
    9.30 - 5PM
    Birmingham / Bromsgrove
    9.30 - 5PM
    Birmingham / Bromsgrove, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove
    9.30 - 5PM
    Birmingham / Bromsgrove, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove
    TRY A BUSHCRAFT DAY WHEREBY YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SET UP A TARP, GET A FIRE GOING USING NATURAL MATERIALS, MAKE TENT PEGS, SET A POT HANGER SYSTEM, CREATE SOME NATURAL CORDAGE ETC. THIS COURSE CAN BE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
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  • KNIVES & NOTCHES - 3 Hours
    KNIVES & NOTCHES - 3 Hours
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Ackers Adventure
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    Learn about knife safety / law, and how to carve various notches used in Bushcraft to be able to make tent pegs, pot hangers, whistles etc
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  • FIRE LIGHTING COURSE - 3 hour session
    FIRE LIGHTING COURSE - 3 hour session
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Location is TBD
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Location is TBD
    10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slots
    Location is TBD
    THIS COURSE LOOKS AT FIRE LIGHTING AND HOW TO GET A FIRE STARTED FOR THAT ALL IMPORTANT CUP OF TEA LOOKING AT VARIOUS MAN MADE AND NATURAL ITEMS AND CULMINATING IN USE OF THE BOW DRILL AND FLINT AND STEEL
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  • INTRODUCTION TO MOVING WATER - CANOE
    INTRODUCTION TO MOVING WATER - CANOE
    MIDWEEK DATES AVAILABLE
    Location is TBD
    MIDWEEK DATES AVAILABLE
    Location is TBD
    MIDWEEK DATES AVAILABLE
    Location is TBD
    One or Two day introduction to moving water. This course gives the candidate the knowledge to be able to paddle confidently on moving water, looking at ferry gliding, setting, Eddy turns etc.
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  • OPEN CANOE TRADITIONAL SKILLS COURSE
    OPEN CANOE TRADITIONAL SKILLS COURSE
    Time is TBD
    Bromsgrove
    Time is TBD
    Bromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    Time is TBD
    Bromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    Do you know the difference between an Indian stroke and a Knifed J or a Reverse J to a Compound backwater, if not then this course is for you. Two days looking at various traditional strokes in Open canoe, one day on static water , one day on a river.
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  • OTHER FIRST AID COURSES - FIRST AID AT WORK - EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK - AQUATIC FIRST AID LEVEL 1 - PAEDIACTRIC
    OTHER FIRST AID COURSES - FIRST AID AT WORK - EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK - AQUATIC FIRST AID LEVEL 1 - PAEDIACTRIC
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    OTHER FIRST AID COURSES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT TIMES AND DATES TO BE DETERMINED Other courses include Aquatic First Aid level 1 EFAW FAW ACTIVITY FIRST AID BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
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  • A TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE - £130.00pp inc cert and course booklet
    A TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE - £130.00pp inc cert and course booklet
    ALL courses commence at 9am and finish 5pm
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham
    ALL courses commence at 9am and finish 5pm
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    ALL courses commence at 9am and finish 5pm
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE SUITABLE FOR FOREST SCHOOLS AND ALL NGBs Note: This course covers Paediatric first aid and can be certificated as such.
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  • PAEDIACTRIC FIRST AID COURSES
    PAEDIACTRIC FIRST AID COURSES
    Time is TBD
    Birmingham
    Time is TBD
    Birmingham, C/o Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    Time is TBD
    Birmingham, C/o Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    THIS PAEDIACTRIC FIRST AID COURSE CAN BE ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL REQUIRED THE COURSE WILL COVER ALL ASPECTS OF FIRST AID IN A PAEDIACTRIC SCENARIO AND IDEAL FOR THOSE WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND INFANTS IE FOREST SCHOOL PRACTIONERS / TEACHERS ETC
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  • PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTOR AWARD pre requisites apply.
    PADDLESPORTS INSTRUCTOR AWARD pre requisites apply.
    Sat, 15 Apr
    aztec adventure
    15 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 16 Apr 2023, 16:30
    aztec adventure, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    15 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 16 Apr 2023, 16:30
    aztec adventure, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    This course is the base coaching level for introducing others to the world of paddling on very sheltered water such as inland lakes, canals and slow moving rivers
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  • PADDLESPORT SAFETY & RESCUE COURSE (old FSRT)
    PADDLESPORT SAFETY & RESCUE COURSE (old FSRT)
    Sun, 05 Mar
    Bromsgrove
    05 Mar 2023, 09:30 – 16:00
    Bromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    05 Mar 2023, 09:30 – 16:00
    Bromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    THIS IS THE BASE LEVEL OF SAFETY REQUIRED FOR ALL PADDLE SPORTS COURSES - rescues will be practiced and carried out in a range of craft.
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  • TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE
    TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 02 Jul
    Birmingham
    02 Jul 2022, 09:00 – 03 Jul 2022, 17:30
    Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    02 Jul 2022, 09:00 – 03 Jul 2022, 17:30
    Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    A TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF FIRST AID IN THE OUTDOORS IDEAL FOR ALL NGB QUALIFICATIONS
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  • LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE £125pp inc CERT AND BOOKLET
    LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE £125pp inc CERT AND BOOKLET
    Sat, 21 Aug
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham
    21 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST – 22 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    21 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST – 22 Aug 2021, 00:00 BST
    Ackers Adventure - Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
    Suitable for all NGBs and Forest school practitioners
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  • FOUNDATION AND SAFETY RESCUE TRAINING COURSE £70PP excluding Certificate fee (£5 member - £10 non member)
    FOUNDATION AND SAFETY RESCUE TRAINING COURSE £70PP excluding Certificate fee (£5 member - £10 non member)
    Sun, 25 Jul
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park
    25 Jul 2021, 09:00 BST
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    25 Jul 2021, 09:00 BST
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    The FSRT course is a pre requisite for the Paddlesport Instructor award. Candidates should be at 2 star award, Paddlesport Discover award or equivalent paddling experince. Email: Coaching.birmingham@vol.britishcanoeing.org.uk
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  • OPEN CANOE UPSKILLS COURSE PART 2 £75 pp - £65 pp if booked together. Midweek dates available
    OPEN CANOE UPSKILLS COURSE PART 2 £75 pp - £65 pp if booked together. Midweek dates available
    Sun, 11 Jul
    River Severn
    11 Jul 2021, 09:00 – 17:00
    River Severn, Upper Arley, Bewdley DY12 1XQ, UK
    11 Jul 2021, 09:00 – 17:00
    River Severn, Upper Arley, Bewdley DY12 1XQ, UK
    Part 2 of the course looking at personal skills and strokes on moving water. The day will look at personal paddle strokes, leadership, poling and any other elements that candidates wish to develop.
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  • OPEN CANOE UPSKILLS COURSE PART 1 of 2 £75pp £65 if booked together. Midweek dates available
    OPEN CANOE UPSKILLS COURSE PART 1 of 2 £75pp £65 if booked together. Midweek dates available
    Sat, 10 Jul
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park
    10 Jul 2021, 09:00 – 17:00
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    10 Jul 2021, 09:00 – 17:00
    Aztec Adventure & Aztec Aqua Park, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    OPEN SKILLS COURSE DAY 1 Looking at personal skills and strokes that you may be familiar with or want to improve. We will also look at improvised sailing and any other areas the candidate may wish to develop.
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  • LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE £125PP INC CERT AND BOOKLET
    LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE £125PP INC CERT AND BOOKLET
    Thu, 17 Jun
    AZTEC ADVENTURE
    17 Jun 2021, 00:00 GMT-7 – 18 Jun 2021, 00:00 GMT-7
    AZTEC ADVENTURE , BROMSGROVE Worcester Road - B61 7ER
    17 Jun 2021, 00:00 GMT-7 – 18 Jun 2021, 00:00 GMT-7
    AZTEC ADVENTURE , BROMSGROVE Worcester Road - B61 7ER
    LEVEL 3 TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE SUITABLE FOR FOREST SCHOOLS AND ALL NGBs
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  • PADDLESPORT INSTRUCTOR COURSE £170PP 16-17TH OCTOBER
    PADDLESPORT INSTRUCTOR COURSE £170PP 16-17TH OCTOBER
    Sat, 12 Jun
    aztec adventure
    12 Jun 2021, 09:00 – 26 Jun 2021, 13:00
    aztec adventure, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    12 Jun 2021, 09:00 – 26 Jun 2021, 13:00
    aztec adventure, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UK
    This course is the base coaching level for introducing others to the world of paddling on very sheltered water such as inland lakes, canals and slow moving rivers
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