Jungle Parc… I was really impressed and gutted that is soooo far from where we live 😦
Jungle Parc is a tree top adventure course that starts for children as young as 4. I loved the way the course started low to the ground and steady and progressively got higher and more challenging.
Each participant is strapped into a harness which is has two straps attached that have a carabiner clip on the end. The idea is that they are always attached on to a wire with at least one of the carabiners so they won’t fall to the ground.
On this course it was the parent/guardians responsibility to ensure the child is always clipped onto the wire. However it’s the child that has to clip themselves in and out as they more around the course. This was a huge responsibility for the children as in a sense they were responsible for their own safety.
Penguin is generally very safety conscious and the harness gave him the confidence to try parts of the course he would otherwise not have tried. I could really see him concentrating over each section, some were a huge challenge, though he knew it was all up to him and did himself proud.
Jungle Parc really encourages perseverance, concentration and physical agility. It really is a mental challenge as well as a physical one. Penguin was so proud of himself for completing three of the courses. I really can’t rate this place high enough. Its just a shame we don’t live locally as I would certainly be frequenting this parc.
Jungle Parc does a fantastic job of keeping their course adventurous and exciting with lots of different elements. Penguins favourite bit was the rocket!
The staff were very good, initially helping the children into their harness and then showing them how to use the carabiners, giving them safety advice and ensuring each child was confident to use the equipment. They were on hand throughout the course when Penguin needed some extra help with reaching the wire.
There was a small practise course where all newcomers start out. This is just about 4 feet off the ground, high enough to be challenging but manageable for learning how to use the equipment. Penguin completed two green courses and one blue course within the allotted time. There are even higher and more challenging courses for older and taller children and adults. The blue course got up to about 8 or 9 feet high.
I am guessing Jungle Parc is very similar to Go Ape’s tree top adventures, though jungle parc has courses starting from children as young as 4. Do be aware it is based on height as well as age. You have to be at least 105cm to participate. For Go Ape their junior course is aimed at 6-12 year olds.
Jungle Parc has centres in Liverpool, Swindon and Northampton with prices starting from £14. It takes about 1 hr 1/2 to complete the courses, be prepared for a tired child at the end of it!
What activities would you recommend for children, or adults!,  that are both a physical and mental challenge? Please comment below 🙂
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Indeed, that would be wonderful 😀
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They’ve just built one of these in a park local to us and they are fab! We’ve done Go Ape on a much bigger scale, but for smaller children this is fab and it looks like you had a blast! #fabfridaypost
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Ouuu where’s that? We will definitely do GoApe when mine are older 😀
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Wow, that looks really good. Great that there’s courses for younger children to attempt too. We’ve not been to any adventure courses yet but I bet they really build confidence. #FabFridayPost
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Yes, really good for confidence building. I wish we could go back soon.
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This is right up my oldest daughter’s alley- although she would prefer it about fifty damn feet off of the ground.
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Ha ha the higher the better!!
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That looks like fun! I bet I couldn’t get my 4 year old to even try it. She’s a weeny.
Thanks for sharing on #fabfridaypost!
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Maybe in a couple of years it would be more appropriate 😀
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We all did this in the summer. Such good fun and so tiring too! #FabFridayPost
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I would love to also get up there in the trees 🌲
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This is so cool! & you are right – it is a bit like GoApe Junior version, but even smaller! I love it. I think my E&E will love doing this too. I will have to check out – even though it is a bit far… Thank you for sharing. #FabFridayPost x
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It’s great to know what’s out there for different positive experiences x
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Looks great fun! Mine would love it! We’ve been meaning to try Go Ape but not gotten around to it. Tired children equals a quiet evening!! #FabFridayPost
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I certainly need to look for some closer alternatives 😃
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This looks like so much fun, I want to get strapped in too! I will have to look around here and see if we have such an adventurous park! #FabFridayPost
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Me too. I wish I could have had a turn! Hope you find something similar!
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I love this and wish there was something like it near me. There is, in my opinion, seldom an option for little kids to help them in so many areas: gross motor skills, confidence building, decision making, etc. Thank you for sharing. (I’m going to start my search now!) #FabFridayPost
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I think I need to start my search too!!
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I can’t wait till my 2 are tall enough to be able to do things like this! Even though my eldest is 3 he is still a tidge but we might have to try again soon 🙂 #fabfridaypost
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There’s going to be plenty of time for you guys 😀
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