families
If you
have, or someone in your family has, a disability it can be difficult finding a
holiday that meets your needs. At the QE2 Activity Centre we aim to provide a
venue where disabled parents with their children or families with disabled
children are able to have a holiday together.
We want the whole family to be able to take part in activities so have developed ways of delivering activity sessions to allow each person to set and meet their own challenge. Because all of our users are individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses our activities need to meet a range of abilities. Take climbing for example: we have walls that an able 14 year old sibling will find tricky and other walls that are achievable for someone with severe mobility problems. Granny can go canoeing in our open canoes and baby will be quite safe in the motorboat. The kids can explain to dad how to problem solve . . .
We try and make things easy for you – starting with getting here
the Centre is easy to find – the Manor Farm Country Park is close to Junction 8 of the M27 motorway.
The cabins provide a homely environment. Each one is self contained with kitchen and shower/wetroom. There’s a tv in each cabin (but we can hide it if you don’t want the kids to know). There’s a communal garden area in front of the cabins and you have access to the sports hall in the evening for games like skittles and table tennis.
If you don't all want to take part in activities you don't have to, its not compulsory! It may be equally valuable for family members to have the opportunity to do different things during the day and come back together later. At the QE2 Activity Centre we take a flexible approach, we want to help you to have the holiday you want.
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dates:
26th - 30th July 16th - 20th August
A very special offer! During these weeks we will only be taking bookings from families, and we'll charge you less than usual too! For only £600 per family you will get four nights accommodation plus a full activity programme. The activities will be arranged so that families take part with other families, giving an opportunity for children with special needs and their siblings to make new friends.
As a family with a disabled member you can book to visit any time, but these weeks will be special, so if you're looking for a holiday where everyone can join in, on equal terms contact us now to ask about availability. Find a booking form here.
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Hampshire Autistic Society are pleased to offer individuals with ASC and their families/carers an opportunity to stay, or to participate in activities, at the QE2 Activity Centre at a much reduced rate.
In partnership with Hampshire Autistic Society the QE2 Activity Centre will be holding a series of short breaks for families of children with autism. Each short break will comprise two nights accommodation and two days of activity. HAS will be subsidising the cost of these visits. There will be opportunities to take part in a variety of activities from crab fishing to raft building, motorboat to canoeing, climbing, archery, ropes course, team building and zipwire. You don’t have to have a go at everything but you’re welcome to try!
Activities are designed so that your whole family can participate, and there will be opportunities for taking part in activities with other families.
2010 dates are:
April 6-8 April 9-11 April 13-15
May 21-23 June 25-27
August 8-10 August 11-13
September 24-26 October 22-24
all fully booked
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Activity holidays for people with disabilities
Holidays for families with disabled children
Holidays for disabled adults and their families
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