Navigators
Discover the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and curriculum-based learning with our Map and Compass Skills school trips for KS1 and KS2. Designed to enhance geography, navigation, and problem-solving skills, these engaging trips offer unforgettable hands-on experiences in the outdoors.
Map and Compass Skills School Trips
Outdoor Learning Adventures for KS1 and KS2
Boost your school's outdoor education with our Map and Compass Skills trips – the ultimate navigation school trip experience! Designed for KS1 and KS2 students, the Navigators Programme at Ufton Court Education Centre links directly to the national curriculum while offering unforgettable hands-on learning in the great outdoors.
Through interactive activities in our ancient woodland and outdoor learning spaces, children will:
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Master map reading and compass navigation
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Build spatial awareness and problem-solving skills
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Explore geography and orientation in real-world settings
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Gain confidence through curriculum-linked outdoor exploration
Whether children are tracking a treasure map or navigating woodland trails, every activity supports classroom learning while encouraging teamwork, resilience and curiosity
Why Choose Our Navigation School Trips?
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Curriculum-Aligned: Meets geography and orienteering objectives for KS1 and KS2
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Experienced Outdoor Educators: Trained staff lead engaging, safe sessions
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Flexible Trip Options including Day Visit (£18) and Extended Day Visit (£75)
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Set in Historic Ufton Court: 44 acres of woodland, fields, and heritage-rich grounds
Activities
Compass Navigation
The Compass Navigation activity introduces participants to the basics of using a compass for navigation, focusing on understanding cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and how to read a compass.
Leaf and Flower Detectives
Orienteering is an outdoor activity that involves navigating through a set course using a map and compass to find specific checkpoints. Participants develop skills in problem-solving, decision-making and spatial awareness while testing their endurance and teamwork.
Geocoaching Adventure
Geocaching adventure provides an exciting and interactive way for participants to use GPS technology to search for hidden "treasures" in outdoor locations. Unlike orienteering, which focuses on map and compass navigation to predetermined checkpoints, geocaching emphasises a treasure-hunt style experience with the added element of technology.