At Outdoor Academy we pride ourselves on our affiliation with young people. Our principal focus lies with youths whose behavioural problems have left them excluded from mainstream education, or those with learning difficulties.
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
At Key Stage 2 pupils will begin to adopt a more sophisticated approach to the core and foundation subjects.
In History, the requirement to study topics such as the Anglo-Saxon and Scots invasions and the Viking and Roman occupations creates many opportunities for school trips to some of the most important historical sites in the world, and a great variety of brilliant museums. There will always be a venue close by!
History trips can also be used in KS2 to develop pupils' 'use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge', one of the aims of the KS2 Geography curriculum. Such activities could also be linked to the national curriculum requirement to 'take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team'.
But there are many other options for accessing imaginative and challenging activities from specialist providers. Some schools also like to organise short residential visits at for pupils at KS2 level to give classes a taster of new activities and team-working away from usual environments and families.
Suitable Venues
Set in a beautiful Pennine valley on the border between Northumberland and Durham and bounded by moorland and conifers, Derwent Reservoir is perfectly located and is within easy reach of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill is here to provide you with the most amazing adventure activity experience available, either residentially or as a day visitor.
As well as the beautiful sandy cove to explore and enjoy, you can sample great food at our beach-side restaurant or from our take away facility. Get active on a range of adventure activities, experience fantastic live music and events. Stay in self catering accommodation on the beach or learn new skills on our on-site training courses.
These unique guided canoe trips offer a chance to explore the stunning scenery of Loch Goil from the water. With breath-taking views and an abundance of wildlife, this adventure cannot be surpassed for its beauty and serenity. Voyageur Canoeing is a fun and safe way to enjoy the outdoors.
Mepal Outdoor Centre has been providing outdoor experiences for over 30 years to schools, colleges, youth groups, clubs, charities, corporate groups, families and individuals. Whether you are visiting us for the day or coming for a residential visit, we can tailor a programme to suit your needs.
Truth and Trust Adventure is based in Mansfield and on the doorstep of the Peak District and all activities are led by Malc Lawson. Experienced freelance staff are used to assist in the delivery of the activities.We use the Peak District to meet your teams needs so they are able to work together and achieve their aims.
We run training sessions on Sunday mornings in 6 week blocks in May/June and Sept/October, sailing in Optimists or Toppers.
We are coasteering specialists and we’re the only provider dedicated to it 100%. This means we have intimate knowledge of Abereiddy, one of the best locations in Pembrokeshire. Exploring the right hand side the bay, its got the lot, small to BIG cliff jumps, scramble climbing, water features and more.
Lagganlia provides high quality residential Outdoor Learning opportunities for primary and secondary schools, colleges, youth groups and all other types of organised groups within the astounding natural environment of the Cairngorms National Park.
We have a huge range of practical adult and child courses ranging from complete beginner to advanced. Our theory courses expand your knowledge and skills in specialist areas from VHF radio courses to sea survival!
At Adamson Adventures our aim is to provide exciting outdoor experiences tailored to all ages and abilities in an environmentally friendly way. We are able to provide you with experience sessions, organised trips (UK, Europe and worldwide) and courses leading to certain qualifications.
If you want to get active and improve your health and well being we provide a diverse range of fun watersport activities that enable you to engage in challenging experiences.
The Centre can offer opportunities to both organised groups and individuals alike. The Marine Activities Centre is licensed by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service to deliver the activities, is a Recognised Training Centre for the Royal Yachting Association.
The Centre now holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge and the AAIAC Adventure Mark.
Standon Bowers is currently the largest of all our centres with accommodation for over 150 in the historic Victorian main building. Murray House is a separate and fully accessible facility on site which is ideal for smaller groups with a range of needs.
The Hollowford Centre, which is open all year round, is set on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Castleton, Derbyshire in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
AQUASPORTS is a Christian lakeside watersports camp that's definitely not to be missed! Based near Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the camp offers young people from 14 to 19 years old of any background a week of exciting watersports and the chance to make new friends from across the country.
We offer training in a wide variety of disciplines, using a diverse fleet of modern equipment.
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