We are a small, dedicated team of 20, resident in Costa Rica with our head office and a warehouse based in the capital, San Jose, two camps bordering the Pacuare River and our rafting warehouse nearby at Guayacan. We design, organize and run multi-activity travel within Costa Rica, Panama and nearby Nicaragua and are expanding to include other Central American countries.
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
Suitable Venues
Bigfoot Adventures is a family run organisation with over 25 years experience as Event Managers delivering Team Building, Leadership and Development Training courses in the outdoor environment.
Adventure Outreach is a Christian Organisation providing outdoor adventure activities of high quality, primarily in and around the Peak District, though not exclusively. Our aim is to achieve your objectives in training, team building, personal development or simply fun within a safe and enjoyable environment.
Our Arts in Education provision has been maintained through a specific emphasis on Youth Theatre, Dance and Visual Art Courses (see below), Sandfield Theatre and a considerable expansion of the Music Service.
Medieval Norwich comes alive here
Dragon Hall is a beautiful, Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall, renowned for its spectacular timber crown-post roof and intricately carved and painted dragon.
Built by a Norwich merchant with an international trading empire, Dragon Hall dates from a time when Norwich was England’s second city. In its heyday it would have been filled with wool, cloth, timber, spices and pottery.
Thornbridge Outdoors is run by a dedicated team of staff with many years experience and great enthusiasm for the benefits and wonders of the outdoors! Our approach is to find out what you need, understand your objectives and then apply our knowledge and experience to meet your expectations.
Who said school can't be jam-packed with thrills? Not us!
When students are enjoying a lesson it shows. It shows in their attention levels, in the effort they put in and the results they achieve. The Education Programme at THORPE PARK Resort offers maximum educational value through unique and stimulating learning experiences.
Welcome to Bath's art museum for everyone. We are open daily 10am to 5pm (Sunday and Bank Holiday 11am to 5pm). Admission to our permanent collection, as well as to many temporary displays, is free.
The 1000-acres of Park and Forest at Moors Valley have something for everyone.
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England. Set in peaceful countryside near the Welsh border, the castle, timber-framed gatehouse and parish church form an unforgettably picturesque group.
Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the military and social history of this popular seaside resort. Even the building is of historical interest as it was once a submarine mining establishment.
Herts Young Mariners' Base has the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge demonstrating high standards in all outdoor adventurous activities. The centre boasts many years' experience of running fun, safe, challenging team building, land and water based activities for schools, colleges and youth groups, with many groups returning year after year.
Outdoor Activity site offering wide range of childrens adventurous activities. Junior Quad Bike Treks through 175 acre woodland, Paintball (aged 8+), High Rope Tree Trekking, Super Swing, Climbing, Target Shooting, Low Rope Challenge Course, Raft Building. Holiday Activity Days, Children's Birthday parties.
Prince's Trust centres currently offer the Fairbridge programme, which is an individually tailored personal development programme combining one-to-one support and group activities.
Originally Fairbridge North Manchester, we became part of The Prince's Trust in 2011.
Here at Outdoor Active we provide Exploration & Education through outdoor activities. These are run by a small team of friendly and highly experienced instructors, passionate about the outdoors. As a company we are proud to be small. Our success depends on you being happy and enjoying your time with us. As such, all our courses are tailored around you and your needs.
Welcome to Kempston Outdoor Centre’s website! Here you can find out about our activities, courses, events, and clubs. We offer adventurous activities to children and adults both onsite and further afield, all lead by our team of expert instructors.
Treat your class to a 90 minute journey through 1000 years of London’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life gripping stories of the capital’s most infamous characters and events.
Come and explore the Wallace Collection at Hertford House with your school, where a team of skilled freelance Gallery educators will help you to get more from your visit.
A 210 hectare nature reserve with a diverse mosaic of habitats including marshes, ponds, pools, woods and grasslands. Find the Kingfisher Tearooms nestled in the middle of the reserve serving delicious homemade food. Lots of accessible paths and hides to view the brilliant wildlife. Take a session out with the education team to find out more!
Large indoor play area with 3 levels and loads of classic adventure play features from slides to balls via tunnels, and with a separate area for under 3s.
The play facility is within the Magnet Leisure Centre, so there are opportunities on site for team and track sports plus a swimming pool which also offers lessons.
Scout Activity Centres are the perfect location for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a Scout or Guide Leader, primary or secondary school teacher, or a company director planning your next team building event, our 100 years’ experience make us the ideal choice.
By providing a team of experienced and qualified leaders, OXPED is able to offer a variety of DofE expeditions in lowland and wild country areas of the UK (and occasionally elsewhere). It fulfils the crucial role of providing expedition opportunities to those people who are unable to join their own DofE Centre's expedition for some reason.
Striving to bring new opportunities to young people in the local area with our dedicated team of Outdoor Instructors and Youth workers.
We endeavour to provide activities that help to develop skills within a safe & supportive environment.
Dobroyd Castle is a 19th century mansion set high up on the Todmorden moors enjoying some fantastic views of the surrounding area and accommodated up to 285 children. The castle has both architectural and historical significance in the area.
A quirky little museum, with 3 floor that are jam packed with items from popular British Culture from Victorian times to present day. Fascinating for the kids, and possibly nostalgic for the adults!
The museum is run by a friendly husband and wife team, who have dedicated their lives to building and maintaining this incredible collection.
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