All Adventure and Activity Centres articles – Page 2
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Case StudiesCase Study: building confidence on land and water
New Bradwell School visited the Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes for a programme of challenges and activities suited to all abilities, which included crate stacking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, caving and bush craft.
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News & IdeasPGL transforms former police HQ into activity centre
Students can stay at the converted police headquarters in North Yorkshire, reopened by education activity centre provider PGL.
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News & IdeasSkern Lodge to continue offering stammer support on specialist residentials
Outdoor education centre, Skern Lodge in north Devon is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping to support pupils who stammer, through learning outside the classroom.
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FeaturesAmazing adventure playgrounds to let children’s imaginations run wild
Looking for places to let your pupils reap the benefits of outdoor play? We look at some exciting adventure playgrounds to inspire visits this year and beyond.
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News & IdeasKingswood unveils ‘hardship fund’ to finance educational visits
Outdoor residential provider Kingswood has launched a bursary to provide funded places on school trips for children from families who would not otherwise be able to cover costs.
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School Travel AwardsHow a chance meeting at the School Travel Awards led to a Go Ape adventure
Deputy head Ian Mitchell was able to take a group of students to Go Ape - a visit that was offered to the school after winning the ‘My Best School Trip’ Award.
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News & IdeasYHA to inspire pupils with immersive nature experiences
The ground-breaking Generation Green project, launched by YHA to connect young people with nature, has led to the introduction of two experiences which immerse pupils in the natural world.
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News & IdeasExhilarating Gripped adventure park opens to pupils in London
Aerial adventure park Gripped has opened in west London, taking students out of their comfort zone to zip, slide, jump and climb across 126 acres.
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FeaturesWeardale Adventure Centre invites teachers to learn more about new activities
Staff at the Weardale Adventure Centre in County Durham are hosting two open days for teachers and school staff as it announces an expansion of activities.
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News & Ideas‘Woodland and Waves’ residential programme launched on the Isle of Wight
Pupils will be able to experience a variety of both land and water-based activities across two residential centres on the Isle of Wight, thanks to a new partnership between UKSA and Inspiring Learning.
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News & IdeasJump in to an end of term party with your pupils
Trampoline and indoor activity park company Jump In has shared details of its end of term school party options to reward pupils for their hard work throughout the academic year.
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News & IdeasDevon’s Ultimate Adventure Centre joins Inspiring Learning
Outdoor education provider Inspiring Learning has announced that the Ultimate Adventure Centre (UAC) in Bideford has joined the group’s list of outdoor education campuses.
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News & IdeasSchools to be welcomed with animals at new Hobbledown Heath attraction
Hobbledown Heath, a new indoor and outdoor adventure playground in London, will be opening its doors for school trips from June.
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News & IdeasActive Learning Group plans new outdoor learning centre in Snowdonia
Specialist education company Active Learning Group has announced its third centre, The Towers, which will offer a range of mountain-based activities and experiences for young people.
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News & IdeasSafety Centre launches new learning zone for children
The Safety Centre has unveiled a new learning zone to teach children about the risks and consequences of littering, graffiti and knife crime at its site in Milton Keynes.
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News & IdeasPGL launches ‘Pioneers’ programme for primary school pupils
School activity and adventure provider PGL has unveiled its Pioneers programme for Years 3 and 4 pupils which has been specially created with younger children in mind to develop independence and build confidence.
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FeaturesSchool tour operators and attractions share their hopes for the future
We asked specialist residential centres, school tour operators and attractions what their hopes are for the future as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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SponsoredMount Cook Adventure Centre on making the most of the school year ahead
Let’s face it, 2020-2021 has been a hard time for residentials, for schools and residential centres. The good news is that many teachers are looking ahead to 2022-2023 and planning fantastic trips for their students.
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ColumnSummer residentials can help smooth the transition to secondary school
A week away from home on a residential stay during the summer holidays could help children feel more confident about the prospect of transitioning from primary to secondary school in the autumn, says outdoor education provider Kingswood.
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News & IdeasNew activities available for schools at Buckinghamshire’s Green Park Centre
Schools will be able to try out new activities at Green Park Centre in Buckinghamshire which has been added to the Inspiring Learning portfolio.