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 Canoe:
A family canoe session where we support All in families to share the experience of paddling rafted canoes. Exploring the river around and above Shrewsbury, spotting wildlife, discovering new views of the town, and stepping on shingle beaches.
Open to families and carers accompanying All-in members. Families can join part-session by arrangement.
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:
10.00am - 12.30pm
Sunday 2nd June
Sunday 23rd June
Monday 29th July
Monday 12th August
Monday 19th August
Saturday 14th September
All families encouraged to participate, siblings welcome if under 18.
Paddlesport Part 1:
Looking for a challenge? Join our Kid’s 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!
Participants will be supported and encouraged to develop skills in canoe, kayak, and paddleboard with possibility to work towards Paddle UK Awards. Participants will be signposted to summer holiday Kid's Paddlesport Part 2 (summer holidays).
Open to All-in members and their siblings. Sessions can be booked as blocks or single sessions.
Dates and venue may change if river levels are unsuitable.
Age Range: 8-17 Years
Dates/Times:
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Fortnightly Tuesday evenings from May to August.
14th May
28th May
11th June
25th June
9th July
23rd July.
If your child / young person is not water confident or you're unsure about their ability to participate independently, please speak to providers directly.
Paddlesport Part 2:
The summer holidays are a great time to join our Kid’s 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!
Participants will be supported and encouraged to develop skills in canoe, kayak, and paddleboard with possibility to work towards Paddle UK Awards.
Kid’s Paddlesport 2 is open to direct entry and participants from Kid’s Paddlesport 1.
A slightly longer session where youngsters will be supported and encouraged to develop skills in canoe, kayak, and paddleboard with possibility to work towards Paddle UK Awards.
Open to All-in members and their siblings. Sessions can be booked as blocks or single sessions.
Dates and venue may change if river levels are unsuitable.
Age Range: 8-17 Years
Dates/Times:
1.00pm-3.30pm
Monday afternoons from July to September (school holidays)
29th July,
2th August
19th August
If your child / young person is not water confident or you're unsure about their ability to participate independently, 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.