Residential Multi-Activity Courses linked to the National Curriculum or experiential courses

 

"A broad and balanced curriculum, with learning outside the classroom as a powerful element, supports higher achievement" 

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With many years of experience across a variety of client groups, Outer Active is assured of delivering your School, College, University or Youth Group a perfectly structured and well-delivered programme.  We will work closely with you to plan and organise the course whether it's residential or school-based camping or expeditions.

Outer Active have experience running Outdoor Education programmes within Local Authorities and Higher Education at Senior Management level, We also have vast experience working within the commercial sector. 

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Safety Safety Safety 

Working closely with an established and licensed organisation like Outer Active ensures you have peace of mind. With decades of experience, we have led the way when it comes to safety. We have robust and current Health & Safety policies, systems and procedures. Our team of instructors are all experienced coaches in many disciplines and hold high-level awards such as Mountain Instructors (MIA) and BCU Level 4 coaches. 

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All outdoor activities, such as canoeing, kayaking and gorge walking, require the provider to prove they meet additional safety standards. The Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) issues licenses to providers to operate activities that have been externally inspected to confirm they are safe, well organised and risk is being managed. Details of the license Outer Active holds can be found at www.hse.gov.uk.

 

Outer Active is proud to be an Approved Activity assessor for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award 

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Residential Courses- Choose from 2 to 7 days. 

We can work with you to find the right location with the best resources for your course date, numbers, budget and objectives.

We use a number of hotels, bunkhouses and residential centers across the UK. Programs can include a full multi-activity as described below or to cover and assess A2, AS, GCSE or BETEC in climbing, hill walking or canoeing. Please call us with your requirements.

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Multi-Activity by name Multi-Activity by nature. 

Outer Active offers outdoor education or outdoor activities courses delivered through the following - canoeing, caving, climbing, kayaking, abseiling, gorge walking and hill walking. Expertly delivered and guaranteed to motivate young people, our exhilarating and challenging adventure activities are at the heart of this programme.

 

All have been tried and tested, chosen for the mental and physical prowess they promote. They encourage students to develop new skills such as transferable personal skills ie teamwork, increase self-confidence, giving pupils a valuable sense of personal achievement.

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We use the natural environment to deliver the multi-activity programme such as rivers, caves and rock faces. Multi-activity can be wet, dry, cold, warm, it may be rewarding and scary and it will defiantly be lots of fun. Residential Multi-Activity courses are far-reaching. Its goals are to bring children face-to-face with completely new activities and team-building experiences, We promote healthy physical exercise and develop self-confidence alongside a range of transferable personal skills.

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Expedition challenges through a journey experience 

This expedition is more than just a programme of fun and games for your pupils, our activities have been carefully chosen for the physical and mental prowess they encourage in young people. Activities such as gorge walking, canoeing and rock climbing have team building at their heart. Pupils work together in ways impossible to compare to in the classroom, supporting each other, taking the lead and encouraging their peers to work together towards a common goal. 

 

Taking young people out of their everyday environments into completely new and inspiring experiences in unfamiliar surroundings facilitates important personal and social growth. See your students go from strength to strength and accept the challenge.

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We believe in the value and benefits of learning outside the classroom. This is why we work hard to provide quality educational courses with affordable options to suit all our clients. We can offer journeys of various lengths from day trips, weekends or a week long. We also advise on accommodation or campsite locations.

 

Cost £60 per person/per day

Please contact us for individual requirements and costs tailored to your group if accommodation is required.