All Adventure and Activity Centres articles – Page 6
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FeaturesOpenings to look forward to in the new school year
We take a look at new school workshops, launches and trips to get you in the planning mood for September.
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FeaturesSTO accompanies Primary school to The London Bridge Experience
STO’s Laura Sexton reviews Blue Bell Hill Primary School’s trip to the London Bridge Experience & London Tombs.
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FeaturesSchool trips to make the most of the weather
We round up school trip ideas to enjoy the summer term and beautiful weather, both in the UK and abroad.
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News & IdeasRock UK opens the doors to its newest centre
Rock UK’s Summit Centre has welcomed the first residential group to its redeveloped activity centre in the South Wales valleys.
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News & IdeasChessington launches new zoo trail for schools
Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey has revealed its latest resource, which takes pupils on an exploration trail around the attraction.
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News & IdeasEden Project expeditions available with NST
Teachers considering a school trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall might like to book with school travel provider NST, which runs special tribe and rainforest themed workshops.
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Features8 fun days out for Key Stage 1 and 2
We round up some day trip attractions that are guaranteed to give your students a fun day out.
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News & IdeasCaving experience added to Wookey Hole educational programme
Wild Wookey is a new physical adventure experience, suitable for school groups at Wookey Hole Caves.
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InterviewTeacher Talk: The World’s A Classroom
Jon Clarke, shadow headteacher at Walsall Academy in Bloxwich, on Everest, Ethiopia and breaking down barriers.
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FeaturesHow the creative arts can be explored on a school trip
We round up some trip ideas linking to creative subjects and look at why they are so crucial for education.
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News & IdeasKidZania events announced for the next school year, plus early booking discounts
Those planning ahead to September can take advantage of KidZania’s offering, with details of its upcoming events already announced.
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FeaturesMaking the most of your school trip
Jamie Walls, Product Development Manager of Youth Hostel Association (YHA) shares with us his top tips for getting the most out of your next school trip.
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News & IdeasExams put outdoor learning at risk, says Project Dirt
A new report by Project Dirt has revealed that outdoor learning is being cut back due to the pressures of testing and academic studies.
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News & IdeasSchool playtime expert urges teachers to look beyond classroom
Last Thursday was Outdoor Classroom Day, which saw more than 1.7 million children playing and learning outdoors worldwide.
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Case StudiesExperiencing Roman life: Mount Cook
Pupils from Middleton Community Primary School, in Derbyshire, were transported 2,000 years into the past with an immersive Roman residential experience at Mount Cook Adventure Centre.
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FeaturesDeveloping English language and communication in Primary school children
We look at ways to develop spoken and written English in Primary aged pupils through learning outside the classroom.
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News & IdeasWinchester Science Centre launches STEM school trips
From September, school children are invited to embrace Science and take a guided ‘mission through space’ as part of Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium’s new STEM experience.
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FeaturesLessons in laughter: Yenworthy Lodge
In Year 6, children from Harwell Primary School have a week’s residential stay at Yenworthy Lodge, an outdoor activities centre set in six acres of woodland within the Exmoor National Park in Devon.
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News & IdeasKidzania launches new library career activity
The ‘indoor city run by kids’ Kidzania in London has launched several new activities including a library and a deli food activity.
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News & IdeasYHA offers selection of packages for schools
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has a variety of hostels across the UK and provides different packages for outdoor learning experiences.