Oakley Adventures

WHY CHOOSE OAKLEY ADVENTURES? Oakley Adventures was established by experienced and dedicated individuals who believe strongly in the promotion of personal and social development through adventurous and challenging activities. With over 20 years combined experience in the UK and abroad, the founders are committed to creating experiential learning opportunities which bring in to sharp focus a real awareness of one's own strengths and areas for development, and to providing mechanisms and support for exploring and developing these. EXPERIENCE Oakley Adventures works only with qualified, skilled, and experienced staff, that share this passion for enhancement and improvement through activity and challenge. The team is comprised of qualified instructors, teachers and youth and community workers all of whom share a common interest in adventurous activities for pleasure as well as business. Oakley Adventures is committed to the continuous professional development of staff and to the promotion of Lifelong Learning internally as well as within our work. FLEXIBILITY Oakley Adventures is unique because as a mobile project with contacts across the United Kingdom, we are able to bring our services to you while offering a choice of residential venues and activity locations across the UK. Choose from a range of set courses or opt for a tailor made programme to suit your needs. Whatever your choice, you can be assured that all individuals and groups will be valued and encouraged to fulfill their potential without discrimination on any grounds, but with due consideration for their fears and frailties, strengths and abilities. SAFETY Our paramount concern is client safety, thus we work to high professional standards and adhere to all necessary Health and Safety regulations. We work only with qualified, experienced and committed staff, hold public liability insurance cover and foster good personal and group safety awareness among participants. QUALITY EQUIPMENT At Oakley Adventures we believe that use of quality outdoor equipment is key to enhancing the quality of our clients' experience; especially for those on overnight expeditions and wilderness journeys. Thus, we at Oakley Adventures provide our clients with equipment and clothing of a very high standard during all of our adventurous activities. Further, we dedicate time to ensuring users are comfortable and confident in using the equipment, from rucksacks to climbing harnesses, boots to paddles. ENVIRONMENT Oakley Adventures is firmly committed to practices and procedures which foster sustainable use of the outdoor environment. We aim to foster responsibility for self, others and the environment within our work and believe that the outdoor experiences which we facilitate, foster key principles of respect for the environment and local communities and conservation of global resources.
				MEET THE TEAM
				LEE OAKLEY DIRECTOR Lee Oakley, is a qualified outdoor instructor and youth worker. A keen outdoor enthusiast, Lee has worked in the outdoors for over 15 years in the UK and abroad. Experienced in working with a broad cross section of clients from paddlers and trekkers in Nepal to children and young adults from inner city estates, adult hostel residents to corporate management groups. Lee thrives on this variety within his work. Qualified in an impressive range of outdoor activities, Lee enjoys combining his personal passion for the outdoors with outstanding drive for directing a quality adventure company.



				CAROLINE LONG DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Caroline is a qualified trainer and informal educator who has worked within both Statutory and Voluntary Youth, Community and Education services in the UK and Europe for over 13 years. Caroline has a particular passion for personal and social development through experiential learning, adventure and challenge. A fellow founder of Oakley Adventures Ltd, Caroline is devoted to developing an organisation committed to providing unforgettable adventure opportunities for all.



				CRAIG MOORE TRAINEE INSTRUCTOR Craig is a trainee youth worker and instructor. Captivated by the outdoors when introduced to recreational climbing, walking and water sports, Craig soon became aware of the rewards of outdoor education work. Undertaking a Millennium Volunteer placement as an Assistant Instructor on a Summer Youth Adventure challenge programme, Craig made the decision to pursue a keen developing interest in outdoor adventure.



				STEVE LONG PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER, TDI, EFRI PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, TDI, EFRIOwner of AQUASCUBA, PADI recognised dive company, Steve is devoted to all things Scuba. During the last 7 years, Steve has dived and taught across the UK and internationally from the Red Sea to Bikini Atoll. Dedicated to sharing his love of scuba diving with willing sub-aqua adventurers, Steve is a patient and enthusiastic trainer committed to providing a gateway to the underwater world.



				JUDITH OAKLEY FREELANCER Judith has a lifelong love of the outdoors and especially all things marine. She began a career as an amateur naturalist at a very early age and is now a qualified marine biologist. She spends hours investigating rock pool life and photographing the inhabitants, together with searching for fossils. Judith is 3 times ex-Welsh mountain bike and cyclocross champion and has competed in many adventure and cross country running races. She first sumitted Snowdon aged 8!



				BILL LONG FREELANCER Billy is an avid adventurer with a keen interest in people, challenge and the outdoors. With an interesting background ranging from the corporate world to youth and community work, Billy brings a sense of passion for the pursuit of personal and professional goals, combined with an ardent interest in achievement and communication.



				HUW BLACKER FREELANCER Huw Blacker is a qualified Youth and Community Worker and Outdoor Instructor, with 12 years extensive post-qualification experience working with a broad cross section of the community including children, young people and adults form diverse backgrounds. An avid climber, kayaker and artist, multi-skilled Huw combines his enthusiasm for outdoor and creative activities with a commitment to providing inspirational adventure experiences and expeditions.



				BRENIN LONG-OAKLEY TOP DOG Born in Wales in July 2005, Brenin has an innate love of the rolling hills and mountainous ranges central to Oakley Adventures' work. A sweet natured, energetic little bundle of joy, Brenin will tag along whenever possible if invited to join in your adventures.



VARIOUS FREELANCERS Oakley Adventures has a network of quality freelance instructors, trainers and youth workers available to contribute to your adventure experience. These professionals are competent, inspiring, enthusiastic and CRB checked. Moreover, they share the Oakley Adventures commitment to developing fun, developmental and memorable outdoor experiences.