What are they and what do they involve?
Outdoor activity venues can include a great many things, from relaxation to exhilarating sport! The outdoors includes anything not in a building; you can find activities such as nature trails, adventure playgrounds and parks/gardens outside!
What are the benefits?
Spending time outside is always beneficial, even if it’s just for the fresh air and a change in scenery! Participating in outdoor sport is fantastic for both physical and mental health, and learning about the environment and how to care for it is an important thing for everyone to learn about, regardless of age.
What students is it suitable for?
The outdoors is a great place for all students, so outdoor activity venues will entertain everyone; however, you should make sure that the location is suitable for the group! For example, older teenage students wont have much fun on an adventure playground designed for much smaller children!
Costs?
Outdoor venues will vary greatly in price, as some will be in completely free public areas while some need to charge entry fees; make sure to research this before you set off as you don’t want to surprised!
Safety Implications?
Younger children should always be carefully supervised when outdoors, especially in public areas!
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 Tyne and Wear, we've been working with young people across the region for over 20 years.
The Peak Centre at Champion House is a residential and activity centre for groups ranging in size from 15 to 46 though we can accommodate smaller or larger groups by arrangement. We can provide catering or you can cater for yourselves.
Spinnaker Sailing Club is the perfect venue for members and training members to develop their sailing skills in a safe, friendly environment. As an RYA recognised training centre, Spinnaker Sailing Club has highly qualified instructors and coaches waiting to help you achieve your sailing ambitions, whatever your age or ability.
We offer three kinds of courses:
WinG was initially established in 1984 by a group of volunteers in partnership with Gateshead Council’s Children and Young People’s service to promote the education and personal development of disadvantaged individuals and groups in Gateshead.
Scaling Dam S.C. is a thriving sailing club which welcomes people of all ages wanting to learn to sail in safety. Every spring we have a fun Open Day where all the family can enjoy a sail with one of our experienced crew.
Wayahead Training was formed in the belief that the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award should be accessible to as many individuals as possible. This includes those who wish to participate in a bronze, silver or gold programme, teachers and other adults who want to set up or support a DofE group or become volunteer assessors and supervisors.
We’re a small and friendly group & want you to enjoy your introduction to sailing at Tynemouth. This page should help you to start sailing, so join us & have fun on the water – its easier and cheaper than you think.
A timeless and truly wild natural environment where mountains rise majestically from the intricate coves and bays of sheltered sea lochs. Climb in the mountains, sea kayak amongst seals and nesting sea birds, rock climb on ancient crags, survive on uninhabited islands, lift creels from the depths and far more.
To provide highly specialised therapeutic care to nurture children and young people who have emotional, social, educational and behavioural difficulties as a result of past emotional/ physical trauma and attachment difficulties.
If you're a teacher, parent or a student looking for information on arranging an overseas expedition, then please feel free to browse the pages on our website.
Whoosh Explore Canoe Club Sessions
Learn to paddle this Summer with Whoosh Explore with our guided tours and training sessions.
Join in the fun on our paddling sessions on our lake or take part in a guided tour of the river all sessions are suitable for beginners.
Way2go Adventures is licensed by AALA for water sports and is also an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (DofE) expeditions in canoe/kayak. We are also able to offer weekly sessions for those who wish to do canoe/kayak for their physical section for DofE.
The Towers in partnership with its user groups promotes quality residential experiences and the opportunity to access the outdoors in a safe and sociable manner providing life long learning skills through endeavour and personal achie
The home of the very best sailing, watersports and multi activity trips for schools. As a family run business, we approach all aspects of what we do in a very individual and responsive way to the benefit of you and your group.
The Children’s Centre develops, manages, and pioneers a variety of community initiatives and services aimed at enabling children, young people and families to realise their full potential. We are an independent Manx charity – undertaking our own projects and working with others – to put children, young people and families first.
Urban Pursuit is a not-for-profit alternative education provider serving schools and academies across Bristol. We help vulnerable young people and those at risk of school exclusion get back on track through adrenaline sports and adventure activities.
Siblyback Lake is surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor and offers a wide range of activities beside or on the water, rowing boat hire is a popular family activity. The Outdoor + Active Centre offers sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and provides top quality rainbow trout fishing.
Canoeing the River Wye is one outdoor experience not to be missed, voted by the WWF as the public's favourite river!
Our core mission is re-engaging vulnerable, disaffected young people with education, skills, knowledge and learning. Everything we do supports this important work of helping to turn hopes into reality for those whose lives have been too interesting for education to be a priority. We are very proud of our work in this area.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.