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Books

	Be Expert with Map and Compass: The complete orienteering handbook by Bjorn Kjellstrom (Simon and Schuster, 1994) Everything you need to know about understanding map symbols; travelling by map alone, by compass alone, or by map and compass together; finding your bearings; sketching maps; and travelling in the wilderness. Get this book from Amazon
	Lonely Planet: The Gap year book by Joseph Bindloss, Charlotte Hindle and Matt Fletcher (Lonely Planet, 2003) Practical guide to planning and taking a year out. Packed with essential advice on pre-trip preparation and planning, the inside track on when and where to go, and numerous ideas on things to do. Get this book from Amazon
	Orienteering by Carol McNeill (The Crowood Press, 1996) Orienteering is a test of practical navigation, intelligence and physical endurance. This revised guide, written by an experienced competitor and coach, covers basic mapwork, racing techniques, training, coaching and organising an event. Get this book from Amazon
	Orienteering: The sport of navigating with map and compass by Steven Boga (Stackpole Books, 1997) Orienteering's unique mix of fun, fitness, mental challenge, and immersion in natural beauty make this the perfect sport for kids and adults alike. This book explains all the skills required as well as skills quizzes, exercises and strategy tips for any age and skill level. Get this book from Amazon

Links

British Activity Holiday Association
www.baha.org.uk
Trade association for private sector providers of activity holidays and courses in the UK. Search their website for a wide range of adventure holidays.

British Heart Foundation – Young People
www.bhf.org.uk/youngpeople/
index_home.asp?SecID=59
Useful pages with information about events and activities, all designed to get the adrenaline going.

British Orienteering
www.britishorienteering.org.uk
Orienteering means maps, varied terrain and adventure. It doesn't matter how young or old or fit you are. This website has news, events, info on coaching and where to find your local club.

BUPA – Healthy Living
www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/
healthy_living/children/healthy/time.html
Information page with advice and details of how to get your kids to be more active and what to do during the school holidays.

Dance holidays
www.danceholidays.com
Dance your way around the world with special dance-focused holidays from a weekend to two weeks.

Exsportise
www.exsportise.co.uk
Experts in sport and language holidays for 9-16 year olds.

The Fit Map
www.thefitmap.com
UK health, fitness and exercise portal with articles about healthy living, interactive tools, and details of health clubs and gyms throughout the UK.

Foundry Mountain Activities
www.greatadventures.co.uk
Specialists in providing mountain holidays, courses and activities including orienteering. Based in Sheffield, eight miles from the Peak Park, activities extend throughout Britain and the world.

Junior Choice Adventure
www.travelclass.co.uk/index.htm
Offers multi-activity, educational and environmental activities designed specifically for the 8 to 14 year age range.

Kids Klub Experience
www.kidsklub.co.uk
Specialists in adventure activity holidays, sports and educational courses, tours, ski and snowboard trips for kids age 6 to 17 years.

Living Streets
www.livingstreets.org.uk
Organises an annual ‘walk to school’ programme.

National Governing Bodies – activities in the UK
www.baha.org.uk/links.html
Useful page with phone numbers and web links of the key sports-governing bodies in the UK, from amateur rowing to yachting.

The Outdoor Trust
www.outdoortrust.co.uk
Charity providing daily or residential outdoor pursuits including canoeing, sea kayaking, climbing, windsurfing and hill walking. Search their website for info on Easter/Summer camps, family activity holidays and school and youth groups.

PGL Activity Holidays
www.pgl.co.uk/online/pglexperience/
activityholidays
Organises activity holidays, summer camps and weekend breaks for kids with a range of cool activities from kayaking and watersports to alpine adventure and motorsports. They have 26 activity centres in England, Wales, Scotland, France and Spain and have an excellent reputation.

Sport England (UK)
www.sportengland.org
Aims to get more people involved in sport, provides more places to play sport and encourages higher standards of performance. Features a sports gateway database of local sporting contacts and sports facilities in your area.

Too Skint to Get Fit?
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/
0-9/4health/body/fit_skint.html
Channel 4 article that reveals how you don’t have to spend loads of cash to get fit.

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