School Adventures
REAL Fun will assist you with a choice of activities which include bike hire, kayak hire and tours,abseiling, caving, mountain biking and NOW the NEW Great Space Race. The prices below are for mid week school term only and for groups of 10 or more. A surcharge will apply for weekends, public and school holidays and smaller groups.
We have risk assessments for all activities and carry $10 million public liability policy. These can be forwarded to your school or education department on request.
"I would like to express our thanks for your helpful assistance with our bike riding during our visit to Canberra. It was really fantastic seeing Canberra from a totally different perspective.
Going bike riding was an enjoyable and relaxing part of our Sydney/ Canberra trip. Thank you again for the opportunity"
Bianca (St mary's Anglican Girl's School)
Please contact our office to discuss prices and options.
The Great Space Race
$19.90 Per Student ( For groups of 20+ students)
Approx
2 ½ hours. (suitable for both primary and
high school students)
Set along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Students will learn strategy, planning, navigation and budgeting skills . They will develop teamwork and creativity , all this while having REAL Fun.
The students will navigate along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in small groups. Finding the answers to a list of questions, earning their team points.
The points can then be exchanged to purchase materials to build their space craft. The space craft will need to be sturdy enough to protect their astronaut (an egg) as it comes back to earth.
Once the students complete their spacecraft they are tested by launching them into the air until a winner is found.
The Amazing
Race
$75 per student ( For groups of 20+ students)
Approx 3 –4 hrs (suitable for high school students)
Set around the shores of the Parliamentary triangle. Students will learn strategy, planning and navigation skills. They will also develop teamwork and problem solving skills.
The students will navigate around the shores of the Parliamentary triangle in small groups. Finding the answers to a list of questions, earning their team points. At certain checkpoints additional problem solving or team building activities may be completed for additional bonus points.
Between some check points the students may elect to use different forms of transport which could include bicycles, scooters, inflatable rafts, ferry walking and running. Each team will be required to stick together for the duration of the event.
Each activity is designed to improve team problem solving, planning, leadership, communication, negotiation and team-work skills.
The team with the most number of points will win and be rewarded with the I CDM prize and all other teams will receive the IFGAM award for competing.
We provide trained staff to supervise activities and all equipment on the day.
LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN SCHOOL GROUP BIKE HIRE
Explore the surrounds of Lake Burley Griffin on modern mountain bikes. A healthier way to enjoy your visit great reasons to hire from Row ‘n' Ride Canberra's canoe and bike hire specialist.
- Padded gel seat covers for teachers, make riding that little bit more comfortable
- Quality mountain bikes all less than 12 months old
- FREE bottle of spring water
- FREE use of locks and helmets
- FREE delivery and pickup to your hotel or the lake
- FREE use of Canberra Cycleways map
Bike Hire Price List
| Less Than 15 Students | 15 Plus Students | |
| 1 hour | $14 | $13.50 |
| 2 hours | $24 | $21 |
| 3 hours | $30 | $28 |
| Full Day | $45 | $40 |
- 1 teachers bike FREE per 10 students.
- Please note with bike hire our guide gives the students an initial safety briefing, but does not accompany students on the ride.
- Guides can be provided to supervise riding for an additional $4 per student per hour.
Kayak Tours:- 2 hrs from $65 per student, 3 hours $75 per student (Min 10, Max group size 24)
REAL Fun has a small fleet of sea and estuary kayaks suitable for exploring Lake Burley Griffin. Our guides will teach your students about kayak safety and paddling technique before heading off to explore the many features of the lake.
You could paddle out and explore the many islands or head to the Parliamentary Basin and feel the spray of the Captain Cook Memorial Jet.
Mountain Bike (half day)- From $85 per student (Min 10, max group size 50 students)
Explore the single track of the Majura Pines or the NEW Stromlo Forest Park.
Canberra is an ideal location for mountain biking; there are numerous courses throughout the city bushland and in the wilderness country beyond. Canberra has been the host for several National Mountain Biking competitions. Book on one of our half-day rides and let one of guides show you through the city's best courses.
Bikes, helmets, kneepads, elbow pads and gloves provided.
STAFFING
Except for hire R.E.A.L. Fun will provide sufficient staff to meet recommended ratios for each particular activity except for hire.
All staff is provided to lead the activity programs and is well trained in facilitating outdoor activities and leading adventure experiences.
Specialist support staff can be employed as needed for specific activities.
We promote a ‘Challenge By Choice' philosophy as developed and advocated by Project Adventure Inc. This enables all participants on a R.E.A.L. FUN program to choose their level of involvement in any given activity. Nobody is forced to do anything they don't want to do. Challenge by choice is about creating a safe learning environment for participants to step out and take challenges, in an atmosphere of care and support. It is more than just saying yes or no to participating in an activity. At R.E.A.L. FUN we aim to not only empower participants to make appropriate decisions, but also to encourage each individual to just "give it a go".
