What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

There’s one place in the North West that guarantees the coolest school trip in town.

Situated just off junction 10 of the M60, Chill Factore gives pupils some serious fun in the snow, with a range of activities that children of all ages will enjoy.

Pupils can learn to ski or snowboard together, with friendly, professional instructors on the dedicated nursery slope, whilst those who’ve skied before can try out the year-round perfect snow conditions on the main slope. Whatever their ability, children will go home with a huge sense of achievement. Students taking a series of lessons can record their efforts and work towards an end goal, with an assessment from an instructor.

Alternatively, classes can just have some fun, in the mountains of real snow at Chill Factore. There’s heaps of fun to be had and pupils can whizz down the slope in snow tubes or enjoy a thrill-seeking experience on the ice luge. Younger children can explore the magic of the children’s snowplay area. And they can even learn to climb, tackling the 12 metre climbing wall in the Alpine village.

There are some great deals to be had on group bookings and discounted prices are applicable during term time at Chill Factore. Snow activities are suitable for children aged two and over, and packages can be tailored for groups of between 10 and 180 pupils.

All equipment is included and groups can bring their own warm clothing (clothing is also available to hire). Both packed and hot lunches are available to purchase if required.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

• Business Studies
• Marketing
• Design and Technology
• Geography
• ICT
• Leisure & Tourism

What are the activities?

• Ski and Snowboard Lessons and Courses
• Main slope lift passes
• Tube
• Luge
• Snow Play
• Climbing

What is the age range of the activities?

Activities are available for children aged from 2 years old and upwards.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Yes, we have a risk assessment that can be provided to all teachers, this has been carried out by Chill Factore for all the activities available. If any school or group wishes to carry out their own risk assessment this can be pre arranged by contacting our schools coordinator and organising a meeting.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes, we have a team of qualified first aiders within each area of Chill Factore and at least two are on site at all times. We are equipped with a first aid room and the necessary equipment needed to attend an incident or rescue from the slope area.

Additional information.

Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) is a national charity providing access to snowsports for disabled people. DSUK are proud to be working with Chill Factore to provide adaptive ski lessons for anyone with a disability.

Our fully qualified adaptive instructors based at Chill Factore and can offer advice and guidance on all aspects of adaptive skiing as well as delivering lessons throughout the week.

For further information about DSUK lessons at Chill Factore
email: rachel@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk