Stubbers Welcomes Ultimate Boot Camp
Early morning in the summer time at Stubbers and the sound of creaking limbs, grunting and groaning and the occasional expletive, welcome to Origin Ultimate Boot Camp.
The team at Origin identified Stubbers as the perfect venue to hold their morning (6 a.m.) and evening boot camp sessions. With its hilly terrain, assault course, gun run equipment and much, much more, it is the perfect place to make people suffer.
To the credit of several of the Stubbers team including centre manager Bob Edwards, they joined in with great gusto (most of the time). The idea was intense fitness training to encourage weight loss, toning, general health improvement and increased stamina.
The course was available on a single session basis or multiple sessions. Hailed as a great success we look forward to welcoming
Origin back soon.
Origin Personal Training
Contact: 07703 060 000
Team Building: Family Queue and Go Days Proving Popular
Stubbers has long been renowned for family queue and go days and this year has had the opportunity to put on two, the biggest being for Proctor and Gamble with over 200 guests.
The actual capacity is for 1000 guests as we do like a challenge! Queue and go days provide the best of everything at Stubbers as the client books the activities they want and they remain exclusively theirs for the whole day. This format works particularly well for companies entertaining staff and their families as the children can go on most of the activities with their parents and as many times as they want.
Stubbers will always organize a good range of activities that take into account those who love heights, water, motor sport and all our land based stuff.
A group of over 100 people costs as little as £40.00 a head, the bigger the group, the cheaper it gets.
The team will also organise bouncy castles for the toddlers, barbeques for the hungry and soft drinks for the thirsty. Something for everyone and always a brilliant day out.
Team Building: New Industrial Espionage Day
Stubbers has launched yet another new team build day in response to a repeat customer needing something different. Assistant Centre Manager Andy White devised and ran the day for client Pinnacle.
Named Industrial Espionage the day involves a morning of team challenges with debriefs designed to get the teams working together in harmony, followed by an afternoon of frantic action.
This kicks off with the teams completing blindfold 4×4 and powerboat challenges which lead them to blueprints of a rival company who are chasing a multi million pound contract. The challenges involve a blindfold driver who must implicitly follow the instructions of theirsighted team mates to arrive at the site of the blueprints. In the case of the powerboat team, they are given photos of identification buoys to take them on the correct route.
The retrieved blueprints then have to be worked from accurately to construct viable team watercraft which must be tested and proven to be fit for purpose to achieve success and win the contract.
This is a great day for building up trust and understanding between the team in the morning before working on the accuracy of information sharing and communication.
This is now the fifth specialist team build day unique to Stubbers Training Ltd sitting alongside I’m at Stubbers get me out of here! The Golden Orbs and Great Escape, Vital Delivery and Operation Live Wire.
For information on any of these days and to discuss any specific outcomes required, please contact
Jonathan Bray on 01708 224753 or teambuild@stubbers.co.uk
What’s on in October at Stubbers Adventure Centre?
With Autumn just around the corner and the evenings drawing in it is tempting to curl up beside the fire and hibernate for the next few months! We don’t want you to do that – there is still so much fun to be had in the great outdoors!
Our October courses on offer are:
RYA Personal Watercraft Competency
This 1 day or 2 evening course gives you a great introduction to Personal watercraft (jet ski) for those with little or no experience. By the end of the course you will be able to safely helm a Personal watercraft inland or on the coast. Held on our Motor sports lake at Stubbers the course includes, low and high speed manoevers, coming alongside, weather and tides and rules of the road including legal requirements.
Age 16+
Price £165 with Stubbers Ski, £120 with own
6 people per course
Sunday 2nd October 2011 – Book Now
British Canoe Union 1 Star Course
This 1 day course gives a great introduction into Paddlesport for those with little or no experience. By the end of the course you will have paddled different types of craft and will have an understanding of basic manoevers and paddling technique. Held on our training lake at Stubbers the course includes, forwards and reverse paddling and capsize drill.
Age 14+
Price £72
8 people per course
Sunday 9th October 2011 – Book Now
RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)
This 2 day course gives a great introduction for those wishing to learn to sail with little or no experience. By the end of the course you will have an understanding of boat handling and basic manoevers in light winds. Held on our sailing lake at Stubbers the course includes, launching and recovery, rigging and sailing up and down wind.
Age 14+
Price £144
3 people per course
Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th October 2011 – Book Now
Bushcraft Adventure Weekend
Learn a range of outdoor survival skills. This weekend course includes an overnight bivouac, fire making, shelter building, camouflage, navigation and foraging skills. The weekend costs £150 and is run by an experienced Bushcraft Instructor. You will need to bring your own food and be prepared to accept a variety of outdoor challenges in all weather conditions. Friday night to Sunday afternoon. Age 9+ (under 16′s accompanied by an adult)
Friday 28th October to Sunday 30th October – Book Now
Half Term Activity Week
Great value winter weeks! Only £110 for the whole week!! or £29 per day
These run during the February and October School Holidays, activity program is planned on the day depending on weather conditions. – Book Now
Coming up in November and new for 2011
Mountain Leader Training 7th November – 12th November 2011
We look forward to seeing you at Stubbers soon and don’t forget to join our Facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest info!
Breaking: Stubbers bid to purchase land accepted!
Breaking news. The local authority has accepted the bid made on behalf of Stubbers Adventure Centre and we hope to finalise details of the purchase over the next couple of weeks.
Centre Manager Bob Edwards attended the cabinet meeting where the decision was made and the council were unanimous in their support of the good work done by Stubbers and very pleased that it will be continuing to provide for the young people of the area.
The purchase will take Stubbers into the next phase of its development where facilities and accommodation can be improved.
Thank you to all of our friends for their support.
The Stubbers Team.
What’s on in September at Stubbers Adventure Centre?
OK, we probably shouldn’t mention “back to school” just yet but we would like to let you know what’s coming up in September at Stubbers so you don’t miss out on all the fun and action!
We are still running Holiday Activities right up until the kids go back to school, so if your little angels want a taste of our fantastic, action packed activity weeks why not book a days taster for them? At only £36 for a days Adventure it is perfect getaway from Mum and Dad for the day!
We also run Watersports weeks Level 1 and 2 on alternate weeks throughout the Summer Holidays. Price per week is £145 for 11 – 16 year olds. Dates for your diary:
Water sports week 1 – Beginner: Start dates – Mon 25th July, Mon 8th August and Mon 22nd August.
Water sports week 2 – Improvers: Start dates – Mon 1st August, Mon 15th August and Mon 29th August.
Click here for more information.
British Canoe Union 1 Star Course
Friday 4th September 2011
This 1 day course gives a great introduction into Paddlesport for those with little or no experience. By the end of the course you will have paddled different types of craft and will have an understanding of basic maneuvers and paddling technique. Held on our training lake at Stubbers the course includes, forwards and reverse paddling and capsize drill.
Age 14+
Price £72
8 people per course – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
Bushcraft adventure – £150 per child, with a parent free!
Friday 2nd September to Sunday 4th September
Learn a range of outdoor survival skills. This weekend course includes an overnight bivouac, fire making, shelter building, camouflage, navigation and foraging skills. The weekend costs £150 and is run by an experienced Bushcraft Instructor. You will need to bring your own food and be prepared to accept a variety of outdoor challenges in all weather conditions. Friday night to Sunday afternoon.
Age 9+ (under 16′s accompanied by an adult) – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)
Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th September 2011
This 2 day course gives a great introduction for those wishing to learn to sail with little or no experience. By the end of the course you will have an understanding of boat handling and basic maneuvers in light winds. Held on our sailing lake at Stubbers the course includes, launching and recovery, rigging and sailing up and down wind.
Age 14+
Price £144
3 people per course – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
RYA Level 2 Sailing (Basic Skills)
Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th September 2011
This 2 day course builds on the skills and experience gained in Level 1 (Start Sailing) or for those with some sailing experience. By the end of the course you will helm and crew confidently without your instructor on board in light winds. Held on our sailing lake at Stubbers the course includes, coming alongside a moored boat and capsize recovery.
Age 14+
Price £144
3 people per course – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
We look forward to welcoming you to Stubbers soon!
The Stubbers Team
What’s on in July and August at Stubbers plus Holiday Activities!
Stuck for things to do this Summer? Need to spur the kids into action or perhaps learn a new skill?
Summer Holiday Activities
Throughout the Summer School Holidays Stubbers runs an Activities club for 9-16 year olds at the Stubbers Adventure Centre HQ in Upminster, Essex. Drop off after 8.30, pick up before 6pm. With activity options to suit everyone, and a flexible programme to ensure that everyone will enjoy themselves.
Price: £145 for the 5 day week Monday – Friday or just £36 for a day Adventure!
The week and activity days are carefully planned and supervised by professionally trained staff and include motorsports and can include some off site activities. A great way to meet new friends and spend time with old ones.
Other Courses in August
Saturday 13th August – RYA Personal Watercraft Competency (Jet Ski)
By the end of the course you will be able to safely helm a Personal watercraft inland or on the coast. Held on our Motor sports lake at Stubbers the course includes, low and high speed maneuvers, coming alongside, weather and tides and rules of the road including legal requirements.
Age 16+
Price £165 with Stubbers Ski, £120 with own
Spaces limited to 6 people per course – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August – RYA Sailing Level 2 (Basic Skills)
This 2 day course builds on the skills and experience gained in Level 1 (Start Sailing) or for those with some sailing experience. By the end of the course you will helm and crew confidently without your instructor on board in light winds. Held on our sailing lake at Stubbers the course includes, coming alongside a moored boat and capsize recovery.
Age 14+
Price £144
Spaces limited to 3 people per course – Book Now! or call 01708 224753
Want to keep up to date with all the latest events at Stubbers? Join us on our Facebook page and never miss out! Hope to see you soon and thanks to all those who are supporting our Save Our Stubbers camapaign!
Support Stubbers Adventure Centre with a Logo on your website
Dear all!
Thank you so much for your support so far with the “Save Our Stubbers” campaign. We have reached well over 400 signatures so far with our online petition but there is more you can do to help!
We have created a small logo for you to add to your website and articles, blog posts, Facebook etc. Which you can do in one of two ways.
Right click on the image below and save a copy to your computer.
Or copy and paste this code to display the logo on your website with a link back to the “Save Our Stubbers” campaign to tell more people about the sale of the land.
Code for your site (only use code within “”):
“<a href=”http://www.stubbers.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/06/save-our-stubbers-the-petition-is-live/” target=”_blank”>
<img src=”http://www.stubbers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOS-Logo.png” alt=”Save Our Stubbers!” />
</a> ”
This will display the logo above with a link back to the Save Our Stubbers post that highlights the petition.
Thank you for your continued support! If you add a link from your site please let us know below and we will try and give you a big mention on Facebook and our blog!
The Stubbers Team
What Does Stubbers Mean to You?
That’s the question we are asking all our loyal customers, fans, visitors and acquaintances of Stubbers Adventure Centre as part of our “Save Our Stubbers” campaign.
If you haven’t already – please sign the petition here and learn more about the sale of the Stubbers land by Havering Council.
We would like to share your thoughts, pictures, drawings with the world and show not only Havering Council what Stubbers is all about but pull together as a community and find out more about individuals and Group experiences, past and present.
For the last 15 years we have been lucky enough to welcome many different, schools, groups, families and individuals to the Stubbers Centre and hope to do so for many more years to come!
You will also shortly be able to download a paper petition to hand out at your School, office or community gathering.
Please send any details to info@stubbers.co.uk with the heading “What does Stubbers mean to you?”
Save Our Stubbers – The Petition is Live!
You may have heard via our Facebook page, that Havering Council have put the land that Stubbers Adventure Centre is on up for sale to the highest bidder!
Stubbers Adventure Centre has been operating under charitable status for over 15 years. It supplies a valuable learning resource to local schools and families who would not otherwise have the opportunity of outdoor education in the area.
Stubbers has asked on numerous occasions to be given the opportunity of purchasing the freehold from Havering Council, to ensure the on-going availability of a proven and much loved resource.
We are therefore asking you to sign the petition to demonstrate the high regard in which Stubbers is held by the local community and to stress that to sell to the highest bidder regardless of their intentions, threatens the future of Stubbers as an outdoor centre in a world where so many irreplaceable assets have already been irrevocably disposed of.
It is our intention to ensure that Stubbers remains in the hands of Essex Boys and Girls Clubs, run as a not-for-profit outdoor centre and that securing its long term future will lead to long term investment to the benefit of the entire local community.
We need your help!
We have launched a “Save Our Stubbers” badge that you can put on your website with a link to this post and various other details to spread the word and SAVE OUR STUBBERS!
You can get the code here Support Stubbers with a Badge for your website or download a copy of the badge.
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