Our Team

2019 was the year Vicky joined us with her energetic nature. With 10 years’ experience working around different centres in the UK and abroad, she is a dynamic member of the team. Vicky enjoys helping children develop their potential, during activities, and encourages them to adopt the same attitude back at home. She has a passion for the mountains, sea and can often be found long distance running in her spare time.

• BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership
• BC Level 1 Paddlesports Coach
• NCMLA Level 1 Cave Leader
• Rock Climbing Instructor Award
• Summer Mountain Leader
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• Mental Health first aider

Arriving at the centre in 2012, Steph spent summers at Grenville House volunteering, in amongst travels abroad, before becoming a full-time member of staff in 2018. Steph is a vibrant member of the team, who brings positive energy to the sessions. She’s driven in bringing the children the best experience, while giving them encouragement to push out of their comfort zones. She enjoys all aspects of the outdoors, spending most of her free time walking and exploring new places near and far.

• BA (Hons) Children’s Physical Education
• BC Level 1 Paddlesports Coach
• Hill and Moorland Leader
• RCI Trainee
• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• Mental Health First Aider

Callum joined us through his Apprenticeship with South Devon College and was offered a full-time position after his course in Summer 2021. He quickly became a valued member of the team, whilst developing his skills and experience as an outdoor instructor. Callum enjoys all things water sports and brings his energetic nature to the sessions. In his own time, Callum enjoys watching and playing football.

• BC Level 1 Paddlesports Coach
• NVQ Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development
• Level 3 Apprenticeship Outdoor Activity Instructor
• Mental Health First Aider

Darren joined the team in 2022 after initially working at Grenville House on a Freelance basis. He has worked in the Outdoor Sector for many years, specializing in team building and orienteering in Schools. Darren loves to spend time on the water Canoeing and Kayaking as well as cycling in his spare time. His friendly manner and patience help him provide positive and successful outcomes.

• SPA award
• Paddlesport coach
• BOF Orienteering L2 coach
• RYA Level 2 Powerboat

Michelle has been a freelance instructor with us for a number of years before taking on a part time role. She is active in the outdoors; enjoys climbing, canoeing and is an active member of a local Coastguard team. Her love of the outdoors and professionalism are clearly apparent when working with groups.

• Paddlesport Leader
• RCI award
• NNAS holder
• HML Trainee

Shana joined the team in Summer 2023 as an Apprentice in partnership with South Devon College. As an army Cadet she became involved in outdoor activities and enjoyed competing around the UK in clay pigeon and target rifle shooting. She is skilled in martial arts and white water kayaking and has grown up taking part in Ten tors and D of E. Shana’s energetic leadership helps motivate and engage people in activities.

• HML Trainee
• Indoor Climbing Assistant Award
• BTEC Level 2 Pearson award in Teamwork and leadership in the community
• NCFE Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity (Outdoors)
• Apprenticeship through South Devon College