We are an RYA Teaching Centre and the first Club to achieve Volvo Champion Club status. As well as our Racing and Training programmes we can offer social camping and caravan weekends. Included in our extensive Club House facility is a staffed catering arrangement operating on race days and other special events.
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
Caythorpe Court is a fantastic place with everything you could possibly need to make your PGL holiday perfect. With 65 acres of grounds surrounding a huge mansion house there’s loads of great facilities and even more brilliant PGL activities!
We’ve also improved it further with new lodge accommodation and a purpose built dining room.
The centre is set in 45 acres of grounds with its own private beach and cliff top views. One of the first things you’ll notice is the huge high ropes course with its zip wire and the stunning views of Weymouth, Portland and Chesil Beach.
Adventure Expeditions has established itself as a leading provider of quality outdoor education programmes with benefits that have lasting impact, both in the classroom and into the workplace.
Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich and diverse history of the area using our amazing collections.
We offer relaxing breaks or fun filled adventure weekends for families, educational outdoor activities for schools and groups and outdoor pursuits training courses for adults. Due to the location and size of our centre we are able to offer the majority of the activities on site.
Country Care Children's Home is an Ofsted registered girls' residential therapeutic care home and “outstanding” independent school; where outcomes for girls really matter. We provide care, therapy, accommodation and education for up to eight girls aged between 10 and 17.
BXM are a UK based outdoor challenge company running exciting expeditions to wilderness environments. Our experienced mountain leaders from teaching, motivational coaching and military backgrounds will take you beyond possibility and help you achieve the extraordinary.
Our aim is to help troubled children make sense of their past, and support them in becoming the person that they can be. We give children the opportunity they deserve to make the most of their life; to recognise and embrace choice; and prepare them for a healthy and happy adult life.
Sea kayaking offers an experience unlike any other mode of travel. More spectacular scenery than you will see on any canoe trip. Amazing views that you can’t get from the top of even the highest mountains. Lazy days on flat water for the less adventurous but massive seas, big surf and fast tidal races for the adrenaline junkie.
High Tracks Adventure Learning delivers outdoor expedition training for groups based around Surrey (UK). Our focus is on delivering high quality schools' Duke of Edinburgh's Awards expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
To deliver safe, total quality training and recreational experiences inside and out in a caring and professional manner, tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of client groups, anywhere.
Coastal adventure training provides adventurous activities and training for individuals and groups aged 9+, We specialise in Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing and Coasteering. We are AALA registered and all our staff have excellent knowledge, experience and hold NGB qualifications.
We offer safe, fun and adventurous experiences with educational and social benefits that last a lifetime. We have over fifty years experience providing the best that outdoor education has to offer. Our four well resourced outdoor education centres with excellent facilities and fantastic activities.
Located on a very attractive 50 acre lake the club has a modern clubhouse, spacious car park and an enclosed boat compound.
Relax & experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage railway, winding you gently on a 5 1/2 mile round steam journey over ever changing gradients and through beautiful picturesque North Staffordshire countryside.
For over 20 years Branas Isaf have been delivering an outstanding integrated model of education, therapy and therapeutic care to young people who present with a specific range of complex interpersonal behavioural issues.
We offer the perfect location for world-class adventure activities. Based in North Cornwall we have the most awe-inspiring surroundings. You can enjoy rock climbing where the dramatic sea cliffs of Cornwall meet the Atlantic Ocean. You can coasteer and eco-coasteer in a fabulous wildlife-rich environment.
Kilbowie is managed by North Lanarkshire Council, providing 5-day courses mainly for Primary 7 pupils, though not exclusively as weekends and some weeks are available for other groups.
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