LOCATION
East Barnby
DURATION
3 Days| 2 Nights
ACCOMMODATION
From 20 to 120 people
discovering capabilities
It’s time for students to step out their comfort zone and discover what they are capable of! In today’s world, young people can be faced with many challenges and our Moorland Discoverer programme is designed to help overcome these by helping students to overcome social barriers and build confidence.
Students will venture across a lake on paddleboards, build their own craft to cross icy waters, explore magical woodlands, and learn how to survive in the wild.
Taking on challenges they didn’t think they could, students will build self-confidence and self-esteem – making new friendships and creating memoires for a lifetime along the way.
Itinerary
This is an example of an activity package and not a certainty, the Outdoor Education team will build you a specific programme of activities based on conversations with you.
Students go out on activity in groups of 12 so, depending on the number of students on adventure with us – and weather conditions, the order of activities may vary.
DAY 1
Arrive and unpack
Orienteering
Night Sledging
DAY 2
Raft Building
Paddleboarding
Mixed Bag
DAY 3
Bushcraft
Pack and depart
Stories to share and remember
What’s Included?
Once you arrive at our outdoor education centres, everything is included:
Visiting teachers stay free
For every 12 students booked, one visiting teacher stays free of charge + one more extra for the whole group.
All specialist equipment
All sporting equipment and adventure specific helmets and harnesses.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the duration of the visit.
Bedding and linen
Pillows, sheets, duvets, and blankets are all provided.
Specialist clothing
Waterproofs, wellies and wetsuits, when required. Ideally students should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
Curriculum Links
A meaningful residential visit isn’t only about having fun, making new friends, building confidence, learning to work together as a team, and developing an appreciation for our natural environment… it’s also about weaving interesting content into outdoor activities that enrich the curriculum which benefits students when they are back in the classroom.
Orienteering
Geography: Maps
Students can be introduced to orienteering maps, their key features, scales, and uses. They will then be taught how to start using these as an important tool in navigation and identifying the surrounding area to them.
Maths: Ratio and proportions
Scales can be used from the maps to measure the distance of the course to be completed. Times can then be estimated based on speed. The legs of the course can be broken down into sections, and ratios applied to the times or distance of each leg.
Raft Building
Design and technology
Students will be engaged in the design and creation of a raft. Consideration will be given to transporting crew members, the practicalities of paddling the raft, the hydrodynamics of the raft in the water, as well as safety aspects. Students can then review and may adapt their raft to improve its performance.
English: Presentation and arguments
After designing and building their raft, students can present it to the group giving details of its features. A persuasive argument can then be developed to champion their design and build.
Paddle Boarding
Design and Technology
Paddleboarders can learn all about the design of the boards and how materials have developed over time with rigid and inflatable models. They can also learn how balance and trim effects the performance of the craft.
History: Local
Local history around the uses of the waterways by people, now and in the past, can be explored in detail. Discussion can be had around what the areas close to the waterway were used for and how this has changed over time.
Woodland Sessions
Science: Ecosystems
Students can learn all about the life around them – how it is connected and the fine balance that exists. Species can be identified and interactions between parts of the ecosystem can be explored, such as how microorganisms have the important role of decomposing leaf matter.
Geography: Maps
Students can be introduced to ordinance survey maps, their key features, scales, and uses. They can then be taught how to start using these as an important tool in navigation and identifying the surrounding area to them.
English: Arguments
Observing different parts of the woodland, students can break into groups and create arguments about how the woodland came to be as it is.
Resources
Everything you need to know about booking and staying with Outdoor Education North Yorkshire.
LOCATION: East Barnby
DURATION: 3 Days | 2 Nights
ACCOMMODATION: From 20 to 120 people
discovering capabilities
It’s time for students to step out their comfort zone and discover what they are capable of! In today’s world, young people can be faced with many challenges and our Moorland Discoverer programme is designed to help overcome these by helping students to overcome social barriers and build confidence.
Students will venture across a lake on paddleboards, build their own craft to cross icy waters, explore magical woodlands, and learn how to survive in the wild.
Taking on challenges they didn’t think they could, students will build self-confidence and self-esteem – making new friendships and creating memoires for a lifetime along the way.
Itinerary
The combination of activities in the following itinerary have been carefully chosen to bring out the best of real outdoor education adventure for students in Years 8 and 9. Please let us know when making your booking if you would like any of the activates changed or if you have any specific curriculum themes you would like us to focus on. Students go out on activity in groups of 12 so, depending on the number of students on adventure with us – and weather conditions, the order of activities may vary.
DAY 1
Arrive and Unpack | Orienteering | Night Sledging
DAY 2
Raft Building | Paddle Boarding | Evening Activity
DAY 3
Bush Craft | Pack and Depart | Stories to Share
What’s Included?
Once you arrive at our outdoor education centres, everything is included:
Visiting teachers stay free
For every 12 students booked, one visiting teacher stays free of charge + one more extra for the whole group.
All specialist equipment
All sporting equipment and adventure specific helmets and harnesses.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the duration of the visit.
Food
Three meals a day, except for day of arrival and departure.
Bedding and linen
Pillows, sheets, duvets, and blankets are all provided.
All specialist clothing
Waterproofs, wellies and wetsuits, when required. Ideally students should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
Curriculum Links
A meaningful outdoor education adventure isn’t just about fun and games. It’s about weaving content into each adventurous activity that will benefit students when back in the classroom…and in the wider world.
Orienteering
Geography: Maps
Students can be introduced to orienteering maps, their key features, scales, and uses. They will then be taught how to start using these as an important tool in navigation and identifying the surrounding area to them.
Maths: Ratio and proportions
Scales can be used from the maps to measure the distance of the course to be completed. Times can then be estimated based on speed. The legs of the course can be broken down into sections, and ratios applied to the times or distance of each leg.
Raft Building
Design and technology
Students will be engaged in the design and creation of a raft. Consideration will be given to transporting crew members, the practicalities of paddling the raft, the hydrodynamics of the raft in the water, as well as safety aspects. Students can then review and may adapt their raft to improve its performance.
English: Presentation and arguments
After designing and building their raft, students can present it to the group giving details of its features. A persuasive argument can then be developed to champion their design and build.
Paddle Boarding
Design and Technology
Paddleboarders can learn all about the design of the boards and how materials have developed over time with rigid and inflatable models. They can also learn how balance and trim effects the performance of the craft.
History: Local
Local history around the uses of the waterways by people, now and in the past, can be explored in detail. Discussion can be had around what the areas close to the waterway were used for and how this has changed over time.
Woodland Sessions
Science: Ecosystems
Students can learn all about the life around them – how it is connected and the fine balance that exists. Species can be identified and interactions between parts of the ecosystem can be explored, such as how microorganisms have the important role of decomposing leaf matter.
Geography: Maps
Students can be introduced to ordinance survey maps, their key features, scales, and uses. They can then be taught how to start using these as an important tool in navigation and identifying the surrounding area to them.
English: Arguments
Observing different parts of the woodland, students can break into groups and create arguments about how the woodland came to be as it is.
Resources
Everything you need to know about booking and staying with Outdoor Education North Yorkshire.
Learning Outcomes
PERSONAL GROWTH
This programme will introduce students to the concepts and importance to take on challenges as well as the mindset needed to ultimately achieve success, improve confidence and achieve personal growth.
SOCIAL SKILLS
Students will need to work together during this programme. They will be introduced to the importance of understand one another, the impacts they can have on others and social barriers that may exist.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
This programme will take participants into real natural environments where they will enjoy activity and be introduced the importance of looking after this for future generations.
Travel Times
Middlesbrough
40 Minutes
York
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Harrogate
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Sheffield
2 Hours 20 Minutes
Middlesbrough
40 Minutes
York
1 Hour 15 Minutes
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Harrogate
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Sheffield
2 Hours 20 Minutes