ABOUT US AT CHALLENGE ACADEMY
At Challenge Academy we provide outdoor adventure and high ropes activities for all ages and abilities, from 5 to 85 (our oldest yet!). From individuals, school groups and clubs to children’s birthday parties, corporate team building and stag and hen groups, we deliver packages and bespoke packages to suit a wide range of customers, all at affordable prices.
We are open all year round for pre-booked parties, group programmes, corporate, schools, and mobile outreach. We open from February half-term to October for general bookings.
We’re based at Baggeridge Country Park in Sedgley, five miles south of Wolverhampton centre and easily accessible from Birmingham and Telford.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we’re passionate about providing affordable and accessible outdoor learning opportunities for our community and all of our profits are used to develop our site and continually improve the range of activities we have on offer.
The instructors are amazing and so encouraging when you have those occasional ‘I can’t do this’ moments! There are lots of them which means their organisation is second to none, safety is paramount and all this for a fantastically great value price! I didn’t know this place existed but I’ll be spreading the word, Thank you Challenge Academy!
Staff were first class, very patient and helpful. Safety is
Thank you to all the staff for a brilliant fun educational day! It gave our pupils with less confidence a chance to shine and our pupils with confidence an extra challenge. The teamwork involved has encouraged our pupils to support each other not only during physical activities but also during class lessons. We will definitely be returning during the summer as one of our invaluable ‘Sports Experience’ programmes
OUR TEAM
We have the knowledge, skills, experience and attitudes required to make an impact. All of our staff, permanent and part time, are passionate about active outdoor learning and its’ far reaching benefits for lifelong learning.
Mel Ellis Mel is responsible for directing CA business. He is an Accredited Paractitioner for the Institute of Outdoor Learning, qualified PE teacher and retired RAF Squadron Leader (Physical Education Branch) who specialised as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his 16 year Service career…
Greg Brookes-Clayton Greg directs our Educational Offer and is the CA lead facilitator. He is a qualified teacher with significant experience in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN). Prior to joining Challenge Academy, Greg completed his teaching career as Head of Pupil Referral Unit in Derby City…
Chris Smith Chris is a PE teacher with 24 years experience as Head of P.E. at The Kingswinford School. His main focus is on the positive development of ‘soft skills’. As well as instructing at Baggeridge Adventure Hub Chris is also responsible for our mobile outreach…
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Rd, Sedgley DY3 4HB.
You will find us just below the park tea shop. Park your vehicle, pay for parking and walk down the track.
01902 671072
Office Hours Mon-Fri 0900 - 1600
team@challengeacademy.co.uk
CHALLENGE ACADEMY CIC
Striving to ensure that challenge and 'active outdoor learning' opportunities are available, inclusive and accessible
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