21st August 2008
An adventure like no other !!!!
"Stubbers Adventure Centre is an outdoor activity centre, where you can turn your hand to many different adventures including water sports and motor sports. The centre has been running for over 20 years and I myself went on many trips when I was at school., although the centre has changed much since then. For one it is no longer run by the local authority, it has been taken over by a private company and registered charity.
Regardless of this change of ownership the centre remains as one of the most versatile outdoor activity centre's in the area, so whether it be a school trip or an organised youth centre trip, a Corporate team building exercise, an organised course for children during the holidays, or just a bunch of friends trying to have a bit of fun Stubbers has an activity for you.
The courses on offer run for either a single sessions lasting a couple of hours, to half days and whole days right the way through to a full week. If you are attending one of the sessions that require an overnight stay there is accommodation available on site.
The Maple Lodge. Residential centre, the centre has a fully equipped kitchen with cutlery and crockery for up to 50 residents. There is a TV lounge with video/DVD player and a drying room. Sheets, duvet and pillowcases are standard; those who stay in their lodge have exclusive use of its facilities but please note it only sleeps 48
Or if you like you can try your hand at camping in the purpose built Tent Village, with its bungalow framed tents which each have 4 fitted bunk beds inside, and plenty of floor space. There are two of these camps in the centre the Oak Camp sleeps 48 and the Chestnut Camp sleeps 96, these areas are perfect for larger school or youth trips. Each village has a 60 foot marquee complete with wooden floor, kitchen units, tables and benches. These marquees are also equipped with an electricity supply to provide power for the medium sized fridge/freezer and lighting. A gas oven/stoves and gas water boiler are provided, with refills free of charge. Basic pots, pans and cooking utensils are provided. You will however need to bring your own set of sharp knives and consumables such as washing up detergent, matches, dishcloths and black bags. Personal bedding and eating equipment are not provided - campers will need to bring their own.
There is also the Orchard Camp which is similar to the Oak and Chestnut camp, but instead of the marquee it has a small multi purpose building known as The Forest Lodge, which has a small meeting room, kitchen and dining room that seats 18 people and a toilet. It also has sufficient kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery for a group of 20 campers, although like the other Tent camps personal bedding is not provided - campers will need to bring their own.
Regular courses available throughout the year are:
Sailing RYA Level 1 and 2,
Jet Ski User (PWC),
Powerboat Level 2,
Quad Biking and Canoeing.
Finding the Centre is your first task. It is sited in Upminster, and the District line tube station is only 5 minutes. The 370 bus (Romford to Grays via Upminster and the Lakeside Shopping Centre) stops right outside the main gate. And if travelling by road it is close to the M25 junction 29.
The centre runs specific courses for 9-16 year olds, during the school holidays. Prices are from £32 a day and run up to £140 for a whole week of activities. These courses are based on dropping your child off in the morning at 8:30am and then collecting them in the afternoon at 4:30pm enabling the child to have a full day of activities, which should hopefully wear them out.
It is advisable to dress in old clothes for the activities, and to dress appropriately for your chosen activity and the weather, if you will be doing water sports please remember to bring a change of clothes, a towel and also a bag, preferably plastic, to carry their wet clothes in.
Great place with plenty to do...
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