Nestling in beautiful, tranquil French countryside on the borders of Normandy and the Loire, the Château sits on the crest of a hill surrounded by 10 acres of grounds – a perfect location for a school trip to France.
Climbing
Climbing
What is it?
Climbing originated as a practical activity used to move up steep terrain, but it has developed into a multifaceted pastime over the years. It's now practiced as a sport, a recreational activity, for exercise and as an explorational tool, with many people taking holidays to visit naturally good climbing areas outdoors.
What does it involve?
At a base level, climbing consists of using either apparatus or your own body to ascend something otherwise inaccessible. The methods of climbing can vary, and often depend on the type of material one is climbing on, such as ice, nets, ropes, boulders, mountains, trees and buildings!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Climbing involves a lot of movement, so is great for exercising the entire body! It also improves physical coordination and a whole host of mental attributes such as determination, spatial awareness and concentration.
What equipment do we need?
Trying out climbing generally involve travelling to a specialist venue or hiring an instructor to take a group out into the real world, so it's rare that you will need to provide equipment! However, you should always check with the provider beforehand, and its a good idea to make sure your students are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the activity.
Who is it suitable for?
The development of indoor climbing walls can allow young children the opportunity to have a go at climbing in a more suitably controlled environment than outdoors, but in general, all ages should be able to have a go at climbing!
Costs?
Taster climbing lessons shouldn't be too much per person, with a decent price generally between £10-20. Full day experiences or a course of lessons will vary a lot more, so check out the venues around you thoroughly.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Indoor climbing ranges are reasonably safe with good supervision and medical assistance on hand, but going climbing outdoors could be riskier if you may suddenly need help with a student's medical needs - bear the needs of your group in mind when deciding what kind of experience to take them on!
How do we include?
There is a rising culture for disability within climbing, and many establishments now have assistance for those with physical and learning difficulties to help them have a go at climbing. Including everyone should be reasonably easy if you can find a venue that can help you!
Doing it abroad?
Mountainous countries will have more natural climbing areas than the UK - an outdoors foreign climbing experience will be exciting for interested students!
Main website:
http://www.ukclimbing.com is the main source of information for UK climbing, but be sure to check out individual venue websites for their specifics.
Venues with this Activity
Ford Castle is a Medieval castle set in the rolling countryside of Northumberland, with exciting activities hidden within the grounds. We provide group activity holidays for children who will adventure and explore their way into outdoor education as they enjoy activity sessions in a supportive environment with stunning scenery, where history comes to life.
We provide outdoor activities in Wales, for Schools, Colleges and Youth groups. We offer a fantastic variety of experiences tailored to your individual needs and budget. Activities in South & West Wales, include: Canyoning (aka Gorge Walking), Kayaking, Raft Building and many more.
We give people the opportunity to experience the outdoor lifestyle in new and challenging ways. From someone who has never challenged themselves to outdoor activities, through to the experienced hiker - we can help anyone achieve their desired adventure.
Kindrogan
FSC Kindrogan is set in wooded grounds on the banks of the River Ardle, and is a gateway to the picturesque Scottish Highlands. It lies within easy reach of some of the remotest areas of the UK with inspiring landforms and rich range of wildlife habitats but is just one and a half hours travel from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Outdoor Activities & Outdoor Training throughout Derbyshire & Yorkshire
As an alternative education provider we deliver vocational programmes and courses at all levels.
We use learning outside of the classroom to help achieve successful outcomes. We have a range of programmes that are focused on qualifications as well as courses aimed at personal development and re-engagement. All of these courses prove popular with secondary schools across the region.
The Island Classroom
Education Destination is an Isle of Wight based business specialising in providing bespoke, curriculum-focused school trips to our lovely island. We help you create outstanding curriculum-led learning visits to the Isle of Wight and can provide a full door-to-door service, taking care of all your requirements, or simply support you in making your own arrangements.
Two discrete centres within 26 acres of private woodland, surrounded by 200 acres of public woodland, overlooking the seaside town of Sheringham.
Hilltop primarily offers comprehensive outdoor educational opportunities to Primary and Middle schools and Sixth Form / Further Education Colleges.
Experience the Great Outdoors
Northumberland National Park Authority is a conservation organisation. National Park status is the highest form of landscape protection in the UK. Of the 11 National Parks in England and Wales, Northumberland is the most northerly, most remote from large urban areas, least visited and least populated.
Green Park welcomes school groups, families, scout groups, church groups, NCS groups, those with additional needs and many more.
We’re not a high ropes course! We offer a unique recreational tree climbing experience climbing in one mature oak tree in a seaside park in Ryde, Isle of Wight and we pride ourselves on offering a safe, fun and educational experience that is personalised and suitable for a wide range of ages (over 8) and abilities.
We’re one of Norfolk’s leading outdoor providers to Schools. A Learning Outside the Classroom and LEA approved centre, our activities meet Key Stages 2 and 3 of the curriculum and make a real contribution to a young person’s development. There are lots of ways we can help you.
Carey Outdoor Education Centre provides a fantastic venue for learning and living in the outdoors throughout the year. Educational groups, organisations and groups of friends are all welcome.
We offer a range of outdoor activities in addition to our high ropes course. These include Tree Climbing , Archery, Den Building and Geocaching to name but a few.
Our educational packages help improve the pupils’ environmental appreciation, knowledge, awareness and understanding.
We offer a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities. Please see the drop down headings for more information on each one.
If your kids love watersports, they’ll love our Croft Farm Waterpark activity centre in the heart of the Cotswolds, near to the historic town of Tewkesbury.
Croft Farm has lots of green space for land based activities, as well as superb opportunities for a wide range of water-based fun on its own 12 acre lake and the nearby River Avon.
We are specialists in providing outdoor activities for children on either school residential trips, youth group residentials, kids summer camps, junior and adult netball tournaments and family adventure holidays.
The Scaladale Centre is an outdoor adventure residential centre, situated in Ardvourlie on the Isle of Harris in the beautiful Western Isles and is run by Lewis and Harris Youth Clubs Association.
Antur Ltd is set at the heart of Wales' adventurous wilderness. We believe anywhere outdoors has an adventure to offer and more importantly FUN!
Whitemoor Lakes occupies a 25 acre grassland site at the end of a shallow 40 acre lake with space for football, volleyball and full-on adrenaline adventure activities.
We aim to help young people realise their potential through learning in the wild. We create a supportive and challenging environment in which young people can learn about themselves and see clearly, perhaps for the first time, what they might truly be capable of achieving in life.
The business has evolved out of the simple idea to help children experience some fun and learn more about the outdoors as well as themselves. For many, many years we were called Barnabas Adventure Centres, taking our name from Barnabas, who alongside St Paul, was an adventurer.
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