| We are a small independent company. Our main office is in Askeli, Poros Island, Greece. We have support offices in the UK and Holland. This ensures professional standards and provides a personalised approach for all our customers for all our services and activities. We do not provide flights to and from Greece. On our site you will find ALL the information that you require to travel to Poros. We believe that in the era of low cost airlines, you get better value for money arranging these independently. |
| Our mission: To provide you with 100% satisfaction during your holiday and to offer friendly personalised customer focused services that represent tremendous value for money. Whether you are coming to have an active or relaxing holiday, you will find that our staff, accommodation, activities and meals are hard to equal. |
At Greek Island Activities.Com we fully support all young people and young adults and their
participation in activities that contribute to personal growth and development with a particular focus
on involving young people in experiences that will promote active healthy lifestyles. As a significant
contribution to this process we have teamed up with our local partners to offer a very unique range
of opportunities for young people involved in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The International
Award for Young People particularly the Gold Award Residentials and Expedition sections.
We can also provide input for other personal and social development schemes
We have organised 5 very unique and specific types of residential project weeks [shown below]
which will offer you a broad selection to choose from. In addition the experience of organising and
researching your travel to another country [Greece] and actually coming here will provide you with
the added benefits of diverse personal development opportunities that will compliment the whole
learning experience. If you wish you can also study the Greek language prior to your visit as this
will be very beneficial to your project. You will be guided through the weeks shown below by
qualified and friendly staff who have professional experience and qualifications in working with
young adults and the award scheme itself. This will ensure that your visit is safe, enjoyable and
relevant to your chosen activities and your personal development.
participation in activities that contribute to personal growth and development with a particular focus
on involving young people in experiences that will promote active healthy lifestyles. As a significant
contribution to this process we have teamed up with our local partners to offer a very unique range
of opportunities for young people involved in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The International
Award for Young People particularly the Gold Award Residentials and Expedition sections.
We can also provide input for other personal and social development schemes
We have organised 5 very unique and specific types of residential project weeks [shown below]
which will offer you a broad selection to choose from. In addition the experience of organising and
researching your travel to another country [Greece] and actually coming here will provide you with
the added benefits of diverse personal development opportunities that will compliment the whole
learning experience. If you wish you can also study the Greek language prior to your visit as this
will be very beneficial to your project. You will be guided through the weeks shown below by
qualified and friendly staff who have professional experience and qualifications in working with
young adults and the award scheme itself. This will ensure that your visit is safe, enjoyable and
relevant to your chosen activities and your personal development.
Week A - General Greek Experience Week.
This week is designed to allow you to get the feeling and experience of what it is like to live and
work in Greece and during the week you will participate in a range of activities, such as -
- Spend the morning or afternoon with the Mayor of Poros
-Assisting with teaching English to young Greek adults in Poros schools.
-Visit to the Greek Naval Academy
-Visiting the Greek Port Police and learning about their role and remit.
-Working in a Greek Hotel and learning about Greek food and cooking.
-Spending a day assisting a local nursery for young Greek children
-Spending a morning or afternoon with the local tourist Police and at the
local hospital in Galatas.
- Olive picking and traditional olive oil production [November and December]
This week is designed to allow you to get the feeling and experience of what it is like to live and
work in Greece and during the week you will participate in a range of activities, such as -
- Spend the morning or afternoon with the Mayor of Poros
-Assisting with teaching English to young Greek adults in Poros schools.
-Visit to the Greek Naval Academy
-Visiting the Greek Port Police and learning about their role and remit.
-Working in a Greek Hotel and learning about Greek food and cooking.
-Spending a day assisting a local nursery for young Greek children
-Spending a morning or afternoon with the local tourist Police and at the
local hospital in Galatas.
- Olive picking and traditional olive oil production [November and December]
Week B - Multi Activity Week
This week will provide you with involvement in 5 days of activities, based from our Odyssey Centre
- 3 days of sea kayaking
- 1 day mountain biking
- 1 day walking
All activity days will last approximately 6 hours, with evenings devoted to group exercises and
personal assessment of residential project criteria.
Depending on the time of year , participants may also be provided with a Greek cooking session
and some Greek language learning.
Please note this week is only suitable for groups of 4 or more. Individual participants can contact
us and we will try to allocate you a place with other similar independent young people
This week will provide you with involvement in 5 days of activities, based from our Odyssey Centre
- 3 days of sea kayaking
- 1 day mountain biking
- 1 day walking
All activity days will last approximately 6 hours, with evenings devoted to group exercises and
personal assessment of residential project criteria.
Depending on the time of year , participants may also be provided with a Greek cooking session
and some Greek language learning.
Please note this week is only suitable for groups of 4 or more. Individual participants can contact
us and we will try to allocate you a place with other similar independent young people
Week C - Production of a mountain bike and cycle guide to Poros Island
Poros is a fantastic place for walking and mountain - biking - cycling, unfortunately many of the
tracks and off road pathways are not shown on any current available map on the island. For this
week's activity participants will use existing maps and explore the island "joining up" mapped
routes with non mapped route, resulting tin the production of a Cycle - Mountain - Biking guide to
the Island.
Poros is a fantastic place for walking and mountain - biking - cycling, unfortunately many of the
tracks and off road pathways are not shown on any current available map on the island. For this
week's activity participants will use existing maps and explore the island "joining up" mapped
routes with non mapped route, resulting tin the production of a Cycle - Mountain - Biking guide to
the Island.
Week D - Historical study of Poros churches.
The Island of Poros has approximately 24 churches, the majority of these are isolated and in semi
remote locations. For sometime visitors to the island of Poros ask many question about these
churches, but unfortunately there is no local database of all the islands churches. This project
week would spend the time visiting all these churches, researching, photographing and recording
as much information as possible. The end result would be the compilation of a small guide book
that could then be distributed to visitors to the island and would become a valuable resource for
the islands visitors.
The Island of Poros has approximately 24 churches, the majority of these are isolated and in semi
remote locations. For sometime visitors to the island of Poros ask many question about these
churches, but unfortunately there is no local database of all the islands churches. This project
week would spend the time visiting all these churches, researching, photographing and recording
as much information as possible. The end result would be the compilation of a small guide book
that could then be distributed to visitors to the island and would become a valuable resource for
the islands visitors.
Week E - Production of a walking guide to Poros Island.
The island of Poros is a haven for walkers, from coastal paths to more rugged off the beaten track
routes. The current map of Poros does not really to justice to the island's walking potential. For
those interested in this week you will study the available mapping information, walk all over the
island planning routes and mapping these, this will be followed up by the production of a
categorised walking guide to Poros island, which will then be used by future visitors to the island. A
The island of Poros is a haven for walkers, from coastal paths to more rugged off the beaten track
routes. The current map of Poros does not really to justice to the island's walking potential. For
those interested in this week you will study the available mapping information, walk all over the
island planning routes and mapping these, this will be followed up by the production of a
categorised walking guide to Poros island, which will then be used by future visitors to the island. A
| OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND YOUNG ADULTS Groups and Individuals INVOLVED IN AND PARTICIPATING WITH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD SCHEME AND THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE DURING 2008 |
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Greenhead College UK - Gold Award group
For operating authorities and award scheme group leaders further specific information is
available regarding qualifications and experience of the on site staff who will support these
projects in Greece. Please use the contact us form and one of our staff will telephone you to
discuss these details further. We have done our best to ensure that our provision of activities for
the weeks listed will meet the requirements to qualify for the Gold Residential project but as
always potential participants should seek advance approval from their individual Operating
Authority before making a booking.
The Island of Poros would also make an ideal location for the
expedition section of the award scheme and if you , your group or you friends would like to find
out more about completing your expedition in Poros , please contact us.
available regarding qualifications and experience of the on site staff who will support these
projects in Greece. Please use the contact us form and one of our staff will telephone you to
discuss these details further. We have done our best to ensure that our provision of activities for
the weeks listed will meet the requirements to qualify for the Gold Residential project but as
always potential participants should seek advance approval from their individual Operating
Authority before making a booking.
The Island of Poros would also make an ideal location for the
expedition section of the award scheme and if you , your group or you friends would like to find
out more about completing your expedition in Poros , please contact us.
Throughout 2008 we can provide your group [ minimum of 4 people] or individuals with the facility
to complete your Residential project on the island of Poros and local area. Just let us know when
you want to come and we will help you with the proposal.
Note for individual participants: For the remainder of 2008 we have 2 dates left for residential
projects, these will be between 18th October and 1st November.
For all our residential projects you are required to be knowledgeable with the residential project.
Criteria. Our program prices include the following.
1.7 nights accommodation in our Odyssey apartments [1 pre and 2 post nights or vice versa]
2. 6 days breakfast, lunch and dinner
3. Introductory meeting and safety briefing.
4. All equipment
5. Supervision in Greece, appointment of supervisor [English speaking, other languages available]
6. Assessor in Greece, appointment of assessor [English speaking, other languages available]
7. Liaison and direct assistance, to seek approval with your operation authority or national office.
8. Daily reviews and assessments including peer led group meetings.
9. Debriefing and project purpose evaluation.
10. End of residential project party.
to complete your Residential project on the island of Poros and local area. Just let us know when
you want to come and we will help you with the proposal.
Note for individual participants: For the remainder of 2008 we have 2 dates left for residential
projects, these will be between 18th October and 1st November.
For all our residential projects you are required to be knowledgeable with the residential project.
Criteria. Our program prices include the following.
1.7 nights accommodation in our Odyssey apartments [1 pre and 2 post nights or vice versa]
2. 6 days breakfast, lunch and dinner
3. Introductory meeting and safety briefing.
4. All equipment
5. Supervision in Greece, appointment of supervisor [English speaking, other languages available]
6. Assessor in Greece, appointment of assessor [English speaking, other languages available]
7. Liaison and direct assistance, to seek approval with your operation authority or national office.
8. Daily reviews and assessments including peer led group meetings.
9. Debriefing and project purpose evaluation.
10. End of residential project party.
Information for RESIDENTIALS for EXPEDITIONS projects click here