Blackwell Adventure Zone

BrumJam 2012 is pleased to announce that the Blackwell Adventure Zone (part of the three day on-site programme) is now confirmed! We will be using the team at Blackwell Adventure to run this day for us.

Each day the sub camp allocated to this zone will congregate at the identified meeting point at Blackwell Court. The sub camp will then be split into 20 groups of 12 or 13 people. This group size is the optimum to ensure maximum enjoyment and participation for everybody on the activity Each group will then participate in four activities during the day. Two activities will be high adrenalin and two will be more ‘sedate’. See the link below for more details about how the activities are distributed to the groups.

To wet your appetite we have explained each of the activities in more detail below.

Archery

With indoor and outdoor archery ranges, you will learn how to shoot arrows at the targets provided. Once hitting the target we will work on developing that skill, improving your precision shooting and even from different distances. All young people will be shooting from real bows and using real arrows that are suited to the size of each person.

Climbing (Indoor and Outdoor)

With purpose built indoor and outdoor climbing walls this is a real opportunity to work on co-ordination and determination as we develop your climbing skills. All participants wear harnesses and helmets and are securely fastened in and belayed whenever off the ground. You will learn how to belay your friends as well as climb yourself and is very rewarding in terms of self-achievement and confidence building.

Abseiling

One of our most adrenaline fuelled activities in terms of height and action. You will navigate your way down a purpose built tower while being supervised by one of our qualified instructors. All participants wear harnesses and helmets and are securely fastened in and belayed whenever off the ground. You will learn how to operate the equipment whilst building in confidence and encouraged by our staff and your friends.

Team Challenge

With our purpose built team challenge exercises you will be set a number of problem solving puzzles. You and your team will progress through our course, working together and executing your pre planned ideas. These will be both physical and mental puzzles so you will need to be ready for a challenging time.

Zip Wire (Giant and Dual)

One of our most adrenaline fuelled activities! This is a real thrill of a ride, it will help overcome a fear of heights as well as travelling at high speed on our 240 metres of zip wire. You will be wearing a full body harness and a helmet whilst riding one of our favourite of activities. Once at the bottom you will be lowered to the ground, ably assisted by one of our staff.

High All Aboard

Thirty feet up and wearing a helmet and a full body harness. Four of you need to support each other whilst leaning backwards off a small platform. This will test both nerve and skill and is very exhilarating.

Giant Ladder

A mix of skill, teamwork and physical strength will be needed to take on the Giants Ladder. You will need to work effectively and as a team to complete this activity. You will learn how to belay your friends as well as tackle the task yourself and is very rewarding in terms of self-achievement and confidence building.

Multi Scramble

On our highest activity you will need self-belief, learning to trust your friends as you climb this forty feet scramble net. Once on top you will need to perform a task before being lowered to the ground . You will learn how to belay your friends as well as tackle the task yourself and is very rewarding in terms of self-achievement and confidence building.

Crate Stack

You will need to work well with your friends on the crate stack as you endeavour to stack the crates underneath you as you get higher. This will test your balance, agility and teamwork skills. You will learn how to belay your friends as well as tackle the task yourself and is very rewarding in terms of self-achievement and confidence building.

3G Swing

This is a serious adrenaline rush! You will get hauled into the air in pairs whilst strapped to the swing via a harness and wearing a helmet. When in the air you will release the pull cord and swing through the air at high speed overcoming fear of heights or speed.

Grass Sleds

This fun activity will see you sledging at speed down our giant hill assisted only by gravity. You will have lots of chances to build up your confidence and even have races down the hill.

Pedal Carts

Concentrating on the track and pitting your driving skills against the rest of your group you will have a few practice laps before you enter the race of a life time. You will be racing around a purpose built fully tarmac race track and see if you can get on the winner’s podium.

Obstacle Course

An adventurous activity suitable for all ages. You and your team will progress through our course, working together and executing your pre planned ideas. These will be both physically and mentally demanding so you will need to be ready and raring to go.

Heated Swimming Pool

A popular choice in the summer months, young people take part in competitions and games in our outdoor heated swimming pool. Whether it be in the day or a night time session this is loads of fun and fully lifeguarded.

Tree Trek

This continuous ropes course is based approx 4 metres in the air. You will combat different challenges from a Burma bridge to a vine walk and finish with a zip wire back to the start.

Links & Documents

Blackwell Adventure Groups and Activity List

Further News On Blackwell Adventure Zone

Remember to lookout on these pages for additional news on these activities and more to come. However, don't wait to book as places are limited and we won't want you to miss out.