About Us
Facilities
The building, formerly the village school, has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme resulting in a modern, well-equipped outdoor centre. Facilities include:-
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Accommodation for 16 students in 2 dormitories
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2 staff bedrooms accommodating up to 4 visiting staff
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Toilets and showers
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Fully equipped kitchen
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Dayroom
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Drying room
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Undercover outdoor teaching area
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Camping area with separate toilets and showers
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Low ropes course and “Leap of Faith”
Our Ethos
Nantyr Outdoor Education Centre endeavours to provide safe, enjoyable and positive outdoor learning experiences throughout all courses we deliver. We aim to:-
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Use outdoor activities as a vehicle to promote personal and social development
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Set challenging yet realistic goals to increase self confidence and achievement
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Explore and enhance communication, teamwork and leadership skills
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Share our wonder for the outdoors and encourage an understanding and respect for the natural environment
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Introduce participants to potential lifelong interests and install the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
During our courses students will be encouraged to identify and recognise that the life skills they are learning and developing are transferable qualities, and that the overall aim is to develop their effectiveness as citizens in the wider community.
History of Nantyr
Nantyr Outdoor Education Centre was originally the village school for the community in the surrounding area. From the 1950s the centre was owned by St. George’s Secondary Modern School on the Wirral who used the centre as a base for residential work and field studies. 1991 saw Wrexham County Borough Council take over the ownership overseeing its development until the present day. In 2008 the centre will be undertaking further development with the addition of a multi purpose training / recreational room. Although the type of use may have changed we are proud that the building continues to function as a facility for young people and the local community.
