Drummond Outdoor
We aim to provide quality outdoor learning experiences by creating a supportive and caring learning climate through engagement with paddle sport. We have a long history in supporting adaptive paddle sport from canoe expeditions in the early 1990s with Robert Clive Special School up to the present day with our drop-in group Severn Young Paddlers and of course supporting the Actio sessions last summer.
All activities take place on the River Seven launching from the canoe ramp on the county ground (by the Riverside car park at Frankwell)
If your child / young person requires 1:1 support to allow them to participate in our activities, we kindly ask that a Personal Assistant or family member attends with them to provide any support needed.
If your child / young person requires a full changing facility with hoist, please check with us about facility access.
Our canoeing and kayaking activities are more accessible than the paddle boarding, please call us to check which activities would be best suited for your child / young person.
Family Paddlesport 1:
Whether you are looking for a challenge or a peaceful float on the water? Join our Family Paddlesport Tuesday evening sessions, where you can learn new skills and have loads of fun on the water! Our team of coaches will give you all the support you need to smile from ear to ear!
Participants will be supported and encouraged in canoe, kayak, and paddleboard with possibility to work towards Paddle UK Awards.
Open to families and carers accompanying All-in members.
Dates and venue may change if river levels are unsuitable.
Age Range: 6 -17 Years. For children under 8, please contact the provider before booking.
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays bi-weekly
6pm - 7:30pm at Frankwell Canoe ramp in Shrewsbury
27th May
10th June
24th June
8th July
22nd July
5th August
If your child / young person is not water confident or you're unsure about their ability to participate, please speak to providers directly.
Family Paddlesport 2:
The summer holidays are a great time to join our Family paddlesport sessions where you can learn new skills and have loads of fun on the water! Our team of coaches will give you all the support you need to smile from ear to ear!
Family Paddlesport 2 is open to direct entry and participants from Family Paddlesport 1.
A slightly longer session where youngsters and families will be supported and encouraged to develop skills in canoe, kayak, and paddleboard with possibility to work towards Paddle UK Awards.
Open to families and carers accompanying All-in members.
Dates and venue may change if river levels are unsuitable.
Age Range: 6 -17 Years. For children under 8, please contact the provider before booking.
Dates/Times:
Monday afternoons
1pm - 3:30pm:
29th July
12th August
19th August
If your child / young person is not water confident or you're unsure about their ability to participate, please speak to providers directly.
Family Bellboat:
A fantastic day out on the Montgomery Canal. Bellboats are large crew boats paddled with canoe paddles, they are great fun, friendly and safe! From our launch spot you will paddle towards the border market town of Welshpool enroute navigating locks and lifting bridges. We will picnic along the way. You may be lucky enough to glimpse an Otter or Red Kite too.
Open to families and carers accompanying All-in members.
Age Range: 6 -17 Years. For children under 8, please contact the provider before booking.
Dates/Times:
September & October
Saturdays (dates TBC)
10am - 3:30pm
If your child / young person is not water confident or you're unsure about their ability to participate, please speak to providers directly.
What to wear:
All specialist equipment is provided including wetsuits if required for an activity.
You’ll need to bring; a rash vest or t-shirt and shorts for under the wetsuit, old trainers or similar, that stay on your feet in the event of a spill! Oh, and a towel.
The session is staffed by our experienced & British Canoeing qualified coaches. All staff have DBS enhanced disclosure checks and hold first aid qualifications.
Drummond Outdoor are licensed by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.
Booking:
You MUST pre book to attend any of the activities on offer. The provider may reschedule sessions at short notice due to weather conditions so booking is essential.
Please email info@docanoe.com to book your selected activity,
Please provide your child's All In Membership Number, and include any needs that may need to be considered when accessing this activity.
Family Sessions include access to the activity for Parent carers and siblings who are aged up to 18 years old. Additional adults may be able to be accommodated at additional cost or at the discretion of the provider.