Cornwall 2006
Now in its seventh year, the annual outing to Cornwall set off again from Skaterham to Cornwall on Sunday 20th August 2006. The fifteen places had sold out months earlier and the children, aged 9-19 were excited by the week ahead.

This was the first long journey for the Skaterham mini-bus and the miles sailed past thanks to the on-board DVD system. Arriving at 7pm, we set up camp and all sat down to an evening meal followed by some late night card games.

Day one saw two activities, swimming and a trip to the first of five different skate parks.
Other activities throughout the week included body boarding, surfing, fire sticks, a trip to a theme park, Newquay town visits and beach outings in addition to the massive amount of skating and riding at all the major parks in Cornwall.

A new activity for this year was an on-site talent show and acts included guess the theme tune, staring competition, a disgusting food show and the plastic cup pyramid. The evening was rounded off with the staff’s act of “Worlds Strongest Kid” which saw all the children compete in feats of strength to win the massive cash prize of £5!

Despite some early rain, the whole week went very smoothly thanks to some investment in new tents, seating, a trailer, cooking equipment and our new mini-bus.
“ The children who attended got on really well with each other” said a CR3 spokes-person. “Every person who attended has already expressed an interest in signing up for next year. They all got on really well with each other and this single weeks holiday has given all of the attendee’s new skills.”

Due to the constant success of this holiday, Skaterham is already planning for next years event which will feature new activities and the holiday will be extended by three days making a new 10 day excursion.

Check out all the photos from the trip in the Cornwall Gallery