Families
Scheduled throughout the year to coincide with school holidays, our family courses are for groups of under 12 people where one member of the party is under 18 and one member has a disability.
This may be an adult with a disability coming with their partner and children, or a child with a disability coming with adult family members and siblings.
Our family courses are also suitable for under 18 year old service users who may be in care and coming with support workers.
We will match you up with other families to make activity groups of up to 12 people where the majority of the centre’s residents are also made up of families, encouraging the social aspect of the stay for adults and children alike.
Did you know?
Only ONE person – adult or child – in your group or family needs to be disabled and you will qualify to visit Calvert Lakes.
Upcoming Courses
Calvert Lakes Breaks for Families
Enjoy a weekend (three night), mid-week (four night) or full week break with the family and take in the gorgeous surroundings of Keswick and the northern Lake District.
Themed Weekends
Be it Easter, Halloween, a Dark Skies Festival or just good old Christmas, take a break with the family and breath in the gorgeous surroundings.
Mini Breaks and Taster Weekends
Unsure whether Calvert Lakes is right for you? Try a Mini Break or Taster Weekend – a really simple way to see if we’re your cup of tea.
Autism Adventure Weekend
World Autism Awareness day on April 02, 2024, was founded in 2007 to support those with Autism, help raise awareness and educate people about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Cerebral Palsy Adventure Weekend
Over 17 million people worldwide are impacted by Cerebral Palsy and this is one of the most common physical disabilities affecting the most vulnerable amongst us – children.
Downs Syndrome Adventure Weekend
Did you know that Down Syndrome occurs when there is a duplication of the twenty-first chromosome and affects approximately 6,000 babies at birth every year? March 21, 2024 is World Downs Syndrome day – join us for an adventure weekend.
Themed Weekends
We love celebrating the change of seasons here at Calvert Lakes – not least, because we can see it happening right outside our window. Be it Easter, Halloween, a Dark Skies Festival or just good old Christmas, take a break with the family and breath in the gorgeous surroundings of Keswick and the northern Lake District. As leaders in accessible outdoor adventure, there’s challenging, accessible outdoor (and indoor – depending on the weather!) fun plus – why not visit one of our partners?
Calvert Stables Kids Club 2024
Don’t miss Kids Club at Calvert Stables running throughout the school holidays!
Pony Mindfulness Sessions
Be one of the first to experience our Pony Mindfulness Sessions.
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Easter Extravanganza Weekend
Join us for our popular Easter Extravaganza weekend.
Horse Carriage Driving Breaks
Experience an accessible Horse Carriage Driving Breaks.
Horse Riding Breaks
Experience our Horse Riding Breaks – back by popular demand.
Wildlife Encounter Weekend
Enjoy a bespoke Wildlife Workshop at the Lake District Wildlife Park and meet a variety of furry, fluffy, feathered and scaled residents.
Halloween Weekend
Our spooktacular Halloween themed weekend is now available to book for this year – but be quick, this one’s popular!
Christmas Weekend
Join us for our popular Christmas Extravaganza weekend. Embrace the festive spirit and don’t forget your Christmas jumper!
Dark Skies Weekend
Our Dark Skies weekends are incredibly popular – stargaze under the watchful eye of astronomers, create art and just enjoy the benefits of our gorgeous Cumbrian dark skies…
Cerebral Palsy Adventure Weekend
Over 17 million people worldwide are impacted by Cerebral Palsy and this is one of the most common physical disabilities affecting the most vulnerable amongst us – children.
Financial support
We understand that a visit to Calvert Lakes or Stables comes with a cost that must be covered. That's why a key part of our fundraising effort is around securing bursary funding to help offset some of the costs of a residential stay with us. Thanks to the hard work of our fundraising team, we have regular releases of bursary funding that can further help support your residential stay with us. Obviously you'll need to meet some criteria so read on for an overview - or why not just give us a call and let's find out if you qualify.
Do you qualify?
How do I qualify for Bursary Funding?
- Criteria vary by funder e.g. by geographic location, age, disability, disadvantage
- The maximum bursary funding available on any booking is 25% of the total price
- We prioritise bursary for groups, families or individuals staying outside of the peak summer months
- During term time, bursary is prioritised for groups, families or individuals on weekend stays
- Should you qualify for a bursary, we need to provide the funder with feedback. This could take the form of an informal in-stay chat or feedback/information about your visit or a post-visit feedback form, supplying or us taking photos/video of your stay and/or a quote. Rest assured, all feedback will only be used for the funders internal use only, unless otherwise advised.
