Youth Scholarship

Our ongoing Youth Scholarship Development and Leadership Program, (part of our commitment to raising the level of outdoor skills and safety on the Island), provides scholarships (including 18 months of vigorous training, throughout the winter as well as the summer season) culminating in the team of Manx students partaking in an overseas expedition. 

Places are offered to ‘6th form’ pupils from the Island’s Secondary Schools, for those who show immense enthusiasm and have the dedication to complete the comprehensive training in; Sea Kayaking, Mountain Walking, Coasteering, Rock Climbing, Navigation, Teamwork and Expedition Planning. Previous expedition members have also used the trip and its training to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award and as a springboard into a career in Outdoor Education.                           View previous Expeditions

Norway 2009 Youth Scholarship Expedition

Our most recent youth scholarship expedition.

All secondary schools on the Isle of Man were informed, and during 2008 students were given the opportunity to partake in weekly group training sessions.

From this group, the small tightly knit team of 7 students made up of students from Ramsey Grammar High School and King Williams College were self selected. Varied challenging training, planning and periodic assessments continued in their preparation for Norway 2009! 

This Expedition was unforgettable - check the Adventurous Experiences blog for posts and updates.   

As well as the Norway 2009 Youth Expedtion page with more facts and images.

Congratulations to Becca Goodson, who upon completion of this expedition, joined Adventurous Experiences in the permanent position as Administration & assistant Coach.

As this Youth Scholarship team were exceptional, Adventurous Experiences offered them another 18 months of training with us, developing their leadership and coaching skills further in Outdoor Adventure Sports. Congratulations all of you!

Adventurous Experiences will be visiting 6th Form pupils in Autum term 2010, to offer places on the program beginning January 2011.

Vancouver Island 2007 Expedition

The 2007 Youth Scholarship expedition team was made up of students from Ramsey Grammar High School and Queen Elizabeth II High School. The group trained hard on their skills, (particularly sea kayaking) forming a tightly knit team. They also worked towards personal performance awards. Another part of the challenge for the group was raising money towards their travel costs.

Following a very successful circumnavigation of the Isle of Man at Easter, the team spent three weeks on expedition (self sufficient and predominantly wild camping) completing an 8 day remote sea kayak expedition around Cape Scott, a 4 day mountain hiking expedition in Strathcona National Park, and a 4 day residential on Orcas Island.

  View Vancouver Island 2007 Youth Scholarship Expedition page.

Adventurous Experiences are proud to be working with such keen and talented young people, and wish them all the best in their future careers.
Congratulations to Sam Murphy, who upon completion of this expedition, joined Adventurous Experiences in the permanent position as a Coach.