At Craggan Outdoors we specialise in delivering the very best in outdoor activity-focused experiences for groups of all types, and within those groups to individuals of all ages and abilities.
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
Have you ever wanted to get out and experience the exhilaration of climbing a mountain? At Mountain Experiences we run training courses and lead mountaineering expeditions for all ability levels.
We are a premier organiser of exciting and spectacular Dragon Boat Racing events in the UK.
Wearing a wetsuit, a buoyancy aid and a helmet, you’ll see a side to our beautiful craggy cliff line that you simply wouldn’t know existed: smugglers’ caves, natural sluices, incredible marine life, all combined with the adrenaline rush of jumping from cliffs into the sea. Coastline Coasteering provide an incredible buzz that you simply can’t replicate elsewhere.
First 4 Adventure UK is a small, independently run company that specialises in delivering the expedition section for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and giving families, friends, groups and individuals the opportunity to explore and enjoy all that the hills and mountains in the UK has to offer.
Climbing is a unique and dynamic sport and delivers exciting rewards both physically and mentally, if you are just starting out or already committed the Newcastle Climbing Centre will offer the ultimate experience.
The Coquet Shorebase Trust is a community based watersports centre located in Amble, Northumberland. We provide watersports courses and training for all.
Ardentinny Centre is situated in the village of Ardentinny on the shores of Loch Long in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This fantastic purpose-built residential activity centre can accommodate groups of up to 80 people aged eight and above.
The Atlantic Outdoor Centre (AOC) is a unique outdoor activity centre dedicated to community service and hosted by a school, UWC Atlantic College. Every year this dynamic centre welcomes thousands of people onto campus, opening up the facilities of UWC Atlantic College to disadvantaged young people and the general public who participate in a wide range of learning and sporting activities.
We can supply all equipment, transport, food and tailor courses, sports and outdoor activities to all abilities and budgets. Our fully trained instructors will deliver an exciting range of outdoor activities from one hour to a whole week.
Adventure Training Ltd is your gateway to a truly unique outdoor experience. We offer this experience to all, from youth groups to schools, even tailored individual programs.
BPE historically has always carried out a polar expedition programme, either in the Arctic or Antarctic. These expeditions have sometimes been groundbreaking and have either been sport based expeditions, such as walking to the south pole, or scientific based expeditions.
Mountain Explorers is a young company founded on many years of experience. Teaching, expedition leadership and extensive risk and logistical management expertise underpin core outdoor leadership qualifications and experience. Based in the North East of England Mountain Explorers seeks to bring a bespoke and creative approach to all your adventure aspirations.
All of the activities we offer are conducted in a way that maintains the health and safety standards set by the AALA and HSE but allows the client to experience an exiting and fulfilling Activity.
Ieuenctid Cambria Youth Ltd is a company working for and with those who work with, young people. Founded in 2006 we have been working safely and successfully with young people in a variety of settings since then.
We pride ourselves in having a young person centred approach to delivering the outcomes desired by our customers.
Inspired Expeditions is a specialist DofE activity provider. The company has been set up to help young people realise their potential, through the DofE award scheme.
Founded in 2011 by two secondary school teachers with a love of the outdoors, OceanRock’s mission is to provide quality adventures in amazing locations to all.
Challenge Expeditions is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and as an AALA registered company we pride ourselves on providing quality expeditions throughout the UK to meet the DofE guidelines.
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