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Consisting of just 13 original settler cabins and safari-style tents, Dunton has a dance hall, saloon, and every imaginable outdoor activity, from horseback riding to downhill skiing.
These complementary digital detox areas allow guests to sip beverages, play board games and read, and visitors can even choose to do a tech-free, stress-free outdoor activity, such as paddle-boarding.
Nearly half of Americans ages 6 and older, or 137.9 million individuals, participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2010, making 10.1 billion outdoor outings, according to the 2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report.
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Forecasters say people should limit outdoor activity during the hottest portions of the day, wear lightweight clothing, drink plenty of water and be watchful for signs of heat exhaustion, which include heavy sweating, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting.
The new curriculum will make it compulsory to take part in "recognised and recognisable sports" and will set out requirements for "team outdoor and adventurous activity".
They will also participate in an activity at the Outdoor Pursuits Centre which will challenge their team building skills and enjoy many social activities.
Calder, who was a leader in the Scout Association for about 40 years, admitted five charges of lewd and libidinous practices and behaviour at Auchengillan Outdoor Centre, Blanefield, Glasgow, and Fordell Firs National Scout Activity Centre, near Dunfermline.
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