


Outdoor Challenge
Help children build strong bonds and ease the transition between school years with our Challenge Programme, designed to promote teamwork, resilience and a sense of belonging through unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Outdoor Challenge Programme
KS1, KS2 and KS3 Outdoor Learning School Trips
Challenge Programme for School Trips: Build Confidence, Teamwork and Resilience
Our Challenge Programme is designed to push children beyond their limits, offering a transformative adventure that fosters personal growth and teamwork. Perfect for school trips and group activities, this programme encourages participants to embrace new challenges and discover their full potential.
Through exciting activities like the Power Tower, Tripod Swing, Bridge Challenge, Low Ropes, Plank Walk, Multi Ball, and Caterpillar Walk, children experience the thrill of overcoming fears, the pride of achieving tough goals and the resilience built by tackling obstacles head-on.
The Challenge Programme is structured around three key pillars:
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Feel Something: Participants experience the excitement of pushing their limits, developing emotional resilience and self-confidence.
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Build Something: Through teamwork-focused challenges, students strengthen essential skills such as collaboration, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
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Try Something New: By stepping out of their comfort zones, students nurture courage, adaptability, and curiosity—critical traits for future success.
Every Challenge trip is highly customisable to suit your school's needs, ensuring a meaningful, high-impact experience for every child. Whether you are planning a Year 7 school trip or a team-building excursion, our Challenge Programme promises an unforgettable journey of growth and discovery.
Trip Options for Schools:
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Residential Outdoor Learning Trips: 1 - 4 nights
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Day Visits: Action-packed day of survival skills and nature discovery - £18
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Extended Day Visits: Longer sessions for deeper skills development - £75
Linked to the National Curriculum
Physical Education (PE)
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
Design and Technology (D&T)
Activities
Power Tower
The Pioneering Power Tower is an outdoor team-building activity that challenges participants to construct a freestanding tower using a variety of ropes, poles and other materials. The goal is for the team to build a stable, vertical structure often with the added challenge of getting everyone to the top of the tower or completing certain tasks at height.
Rafting
To engage participants in a hands-on activity where they collaborate to design, build, and test a raft that floats on still water. This activity fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity while introducing principles of buoyancy, balance, and materials science.
Low Ropes
Low ropes involve a series of obstacles or elements, such as ropes, beams, and balance challenges, set close to the ground. The participants are required to work together to navigate the course, either individually or as part of a group.
Woodland Blindfold Trail
Participants are blindfolded or otherwise unable to use their sight, and they must work together to navigate a trail through a woodland or natural area. The trail is designed to challenge participants' abilities to rely on their other senses—hearing, touch, and smell—to understand their surroundings and move safely.
Catapaults
Design and build a functional catapult using provided materials. The teams will compete to launch objects the farthest, most accurately, or with the highest precision.
Challenge Wall
This team-building activity involves moving all wooden boards from one side of the space to another, typically using ropes, pulleys, or by balancing them in a specific configuration. The goal is for the team to complete the task while navigating obstacles such as physical space limitations, time constraints, or a need for coordination.
Archery
Archery is a sport or activity that involves using a bow to shoot arrows at a target. The goal is to hit the target with precision and accuracy, often from varying distances. Archery requires focus, control, and strength, as well as a good understanding of form and technique.
Barrel Boarding
It involves participants working together to move a large barrel or series of barrels, which are typically positioned on the ground or elevated on a platform. The barrels can be used in various challenges, often involving balance, coordination, and communication skills.
A Frame Walking
An A-Frame activity involves creating a structure using two straight pieces (like wooden planks or poles) that form an A-shape. Participants work together to build or navigate the frame, either as a physical challenge (like crossing or balancing on it) or a collaborative design activity.
Flintstone Cars
Teams will design, construct, and race their own Flintstone-style vehicles or chariots using provided materials. The activity emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and innovation, as each team collaborates to create a functional and race-worthy vehicle. The challenge also involves strategic thinking as teams decide how to balance design, efficiency, and speed.
Campfire
Enjoy the outdoors, create a relaxing atmosphere, and share a simple, enjoyable experience of toasting marshmallows over an open flame. A classic outdoor experience!
Team Building Carosel
A range of fun icebreaker challenges to kickstart your residential visit: Teams will complete Gutterball, Earthbalk, catterpillar walk and Boardwalking. A great way to introduce key PSHE concepts explored througout the residential.
Boogie Bash
Nestled among the trees, this unique event brings together the energy of a lively dance party with the serene beauty of the forest. With twinkling fairy lights hanging from the branches, a DJ spinning groovy tunes and the crisp woodland air setting the perfect backdrop, this bash promises an enchanting blend of fun and relaxation.