At Calvert Lakes, we see the person, not the disability.

All ages welcome...

Helping all of us access the benefit of outdoor activity

Breaking down perceived barriers and exceeding expectations

We recognise and welcome both visible, and invisible, disabilities

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.

New for 2025

Experience

Experience

New to Calvert? Try an Experience – 24 hours of fun, accessible outdoor adventure in the expert hands of our specialist instructors.

Multi-Activity Adventure

Multi-Activity Adventure

Enjoy a weekend, mid-week or full week break with the family and take in the gorgeous surroundings of the Lake District.

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Your stay, your way

If you are an extended family or a group of up to 12 friends and family, then why not consider a bespoke stay? We can create a visit just for you – you’ll have dedicated instructors with you for the duration and we’ll do our best to create an itinerary that includes as many of your preferred activities as we can accommodate. Sound good?

Financial Support: Enabling Adventure Fund

At Calvert Lakes, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joys of outdoor adventure. We also understand that the cost of a residential stay can be a barrier. That’s why we work to secure funding that is designed to help offset the cost of your visit.

Do I qualify?

Here’s what you need to know about eligibility:

Who can qualify and how much?

Criteria vary depending on the funder. Factors like geographic location, age, disability, or disadvantage are often considered.

The maximum support available is 25% of the total booking cost.

 

Who is prioritised?

  • Groups, families, or individuals booking stays outside the peak summer months are given priority.
  • During term time, weekend stays are prioritised for financial support.

 

If we're successful, what next?

If you qualify for support, we’ll need to provide feedback to the funder. This will include a feedback form, photos from your stay and a quote about your visit. Don’t worry—all feedback will be used solely for internal purposes unless you agree otherwise.