Activities

In addition to JCA's established list of own activities below, Chateau du Molay has its very own French opportunities for fun and adventure, such as:

BBQ Nights
Lisle, the chateau manager, says the best way to BBQ is to throw it all on and panic! Local meat, salad, vegetables and ice-cream are the perfect meal for a summer's evening outside.

Cheese Tasting
Platters of French cheese can be served after the meal with a wine accompliment for teachers. The delicious cheeses of Normandy are distinctive in flavour and provide a real taste of France.

Frogs & Snails Evening
This is a great opportunity for pupils to try something a little bit different! the snails and frogs legs are usually served on the first night at meal times. This gives pupils to try a traditional delicacy and discover whether frogs really do taste like chicken!

Hiking
As the chateau is located in beautiful countryside, there are many excellent hikes to be enjoyed in the surrounding area, for instance, Balleroy Woods are great for a day's hiking in the fresh air.

Multi-purpose Sports Court
This fantastic playing surface can be used for: basketball, 5-a-side football, tennis and netball. Instructors can help to arrange mini-tournaments and give advice on how to play and how to improve. All equipment is available upon request. 

Rugby/Football Pitch
The chateau's new surface is endorsed by superstar groundsman Jason Booth, head groundsman at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium in Leeds - home of Leeds Carnegie RU side who play in the Guinness Premiership and RL Super League Champions: Leeds Rhino's. Jason has been voted Groundsman of the Year twice and regularly visits the chateau to consult with the pitch maintenance team.

Archery The rudiments of this very popular activity are quickly learned using junior bows and 1.3m targets. This activity deveops self-discipline, concentration and co-ordination skills.  
Bivi Building An introduction to the construction of making an overnight bivouac and some lessons in teamwork as they work together to erect shelters and gather dead wood for the campfire.  
Circus Frenzy Roll up, roll up! Our circus tuition allows creativity to flourish and co-ordination and concentration to develop through instruction in the arts of devil sticks, plate spinning, bubble blowing and other fantastic fun activities.  
Initiative Exercises Various testing scenarios are set up around our centres to encourage lateral thinking and problem solving skills. Under the guidance of an instructor, pupils work as a team and use their own initiative to overcome challenges.  
Orienteering Learning to use a map and compass to get from one marked point to another is a rewarding activity which requires concentration, communication and co-operation of team members.  
Sensory Trail Blind-folded, students follow a rope course through trees which leads them over and around obstacles. By working as a team and pupils taking turns at leading, communication skills are developed and trust is built throughout the group.  
Survival Given a disaster scenario, pupils need to quickly establish priorities, work as a team and make some important decisions. They then must put theory into practice and work on survival skills such as shelter building, search and rescue and first aid.