Harewood's got talent!

This group of talented individuals wowed the 'Harewood's got talent' judges last night with their 'Dizzie Barbie' performance. Combining Aqua's 'Barbie girl' (with Jenson playing Barbie!) with a Dizzie Rascal rap (courtesy of George), the group had attitude and style. Saville utilised his human beat-boxing skills expertly to provide the backing track whilst Frankie and Nathan threw some impressive shapes (and vocals) to add to the overall performance! Previously, in the individual contest Saville came out top once more with his beat-boxing prowess alongside Dominic who showed amazing skills with his diablo, attempting several difficult tricks including the 'neck trick' (which has to be seen to be believed!) and the elusive 'dark slide'. With such a busy day, there wasn't even time to mention the abseiling which took place yesterday which was thoroughly enjoyable. Alas, the rain has arrived...but it's almost time for home. Just enough time left for some team building games and then we'll be heading homeward. See you soon!

Raft building!

Another superb day! Both groups have now built and sailed upon their raft's without them capsizing fortunately. Interestingly, both groups designed their rafts differently based on their own ideas and the preferred method of the instructor. Unlike the other group, the raft which you see Charlie tugging strenuously on was made without using any knots! Instead we used the Woodman's hitch and Clove hitch to tie the raft together. The barrels were not attached to the frame either with this raft! We relied purely on gravity and the buoyancy of the barrels to stay afloat! Amazingly, both groups completed this challenge without getting wet - including rain!

Harewood heads for heights!

This morning, while the other group have been raft building, we have been on the indoor climbing wall... Don't look down! These Class 4 children are fearless!

Time for a quick break before abseiling!

Breakfast routines!

The boys did a wonderful job of laying the table - very domesticated! Before breakfast we make our sandwiches for the day from lots of tasty choices of fillings.

The rain has stayed away and now we're all set for another day of adventure!

Blindline!

Last night we all returned to the low ropes assault course but this time....blindfolded! Saville led the way to begin with.... ...but soon we only had teamwork and a rope to guide us round the course!

Which way to the minibus?

We have been working as a group, using orienteering keys and symbols, to find places on the map of Penistone Hill Country Park. Another afternoon of fun amidst beautiful scenery and glorious sunshine! I think we're all ready for a good hot meal after all that walking, climbing and jumping today. Then it'll be time for 'blindline'....

Putting the 'High' in High Adventure!

A perfect way to start a Wednesday morning...get the harnesses on and climb up a ten metre pole! It isn't even half past ten in the morning and Emma and George have already managed to climb up a huge wooden pole. Our instructor Anta then made them sing 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' on the platform with actions before standing on one leg! Very brave indeed.