LOCATION

Bewerley Park

DURATION

3 Days| 2 Nights

ACCOMMODATION

From 20 to 144 people

venture into hidden depths

Middle earth is here to explore in the Yorkshire Dales. Our three-day Summit to Stalagmite Adventurer course gives students the unique opportunity to explore the dales from its fascinating gritstone rocks to its old limestone underground tunnels that were once mined, to the summit of a mountain hilltop.

Encouraging each other each step of the way, students will learn the local history of the area whilst learning more about themselves and each other… 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

Weasling

Evening Activity

DAY 2

Mountain Adventure

Night Sky

DAY 3

Mining

Pack and depart

Stories to share and remember

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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.

The activities included in the Summit to Stalagmite Adventurer programme support the KS2 curriculum in the following ways:

Rock Climbing

Science

There is an amazing world of rocks to explore! The group will learn about the type of rocks they are climbing on, they will compare them to other rocks, learn how they were formed, what they are made of, and the time scales involved.

Geography

The group will learn to describe and understand key aspects of mountains and valleys, how they are formed, how time has shaped them, and what key features can be identified.

Mountain Adventure

Geography: Mountains

Whilst walking in the hills students will see a range of mountain features that can be introduced to them to help them identify and understand how they were formed.

Science: Living Things and Their Environment

There is a wide range of living plants and creatures to be discovered in the wild areas of North Yorkshire. These lifeforms can be introduced by our tutors along with the interdependence they have on one another, and the impacts even the smallest of actions can have on them.

Mining

History: Local history

Students will learn about the history of the mine, what it was for, how mining happened, how long ago it happened, what the conditions were like for miners, and ultimately what led to the demise of the industry in its scale.

English: Fiction

Students can create their own fictional stories about the mine, how it was created, what it was for, and what it may become in the future.

Resources

Everything you need to know about booking and staying with Outdoor Education North Yorkshire.

for teachers and leaders for parents and carers

LOCATION: Bewerley Park

DURATION: 3 Days | 2 Nights

ACCOMMODATION: From 20 to 144 people

venture into hidden depths

Middle earth is here to explore in the Yorkshire Dales. Our three-day Summit to Stalagmite Adventurer course gives students the unique opportunity to explore the dales from its fascinating gritstone rocks to its old limestone underground tunnels that were once mined, to the summit of a mountain hilltop.

Encouraging each other each step of the way, students will learn the local history of the area whilst learning more about themselves and each other… 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 5 and 6. 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 | Weasling | Evening Activity

DAY 2

Mountain Adventure | Night Sky

DAY 3

Mining | Pack and Departe | Stories to Share

check availability

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 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.

The activities included in the Summit to Stalagmite Adventurer programme support the KS2 curriculum in the following ways:

Rock Climbing

Science

There is an amazing world of rocks to explore! The group will learn about the type of rocks they are climbing on, they will compare them to other rocks, learn how they were formed, what they are made of, and the time scales involved.

Geography

The group will learn to describe and understand key aspects of mountains and valleys, how they are formed, how time has shaped them, and what key features can be identified.

Mountain Adventure

Geography: Mountains

Whilst walking in the hills students will see a range of mountain features that can be introduced to them to help them identify and understand how they were formed.

Science: Living Things and Their Environment

There is a wide range of living plants and creatures to be discovered in the wild areas of North Yorkshire. These lifeforms can be introduced by our tutors along with the interdependence they have on one another, and the impacts even the smallest of actions can have on them.

Mining

History: Local history

Students will learn about the history of the mine, what it was for, how mining happened, how long ago it happened, what the conditions were like for miners, and ultimately what led to the demise of the industry in its scale.

English: Fiction

Students can create their own fictional stories about the mine, how it was created, what it was for, and what it may become in the future.

Resources

Everythig you need to know about booking and staying with Outdoor Education North Yorkshire.

FOR TEACHERS AND LEADERS

FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Learning Outcomes

PERSONAL GROWTH

Students will step out of their comfort zone by pushing past what they thought were their limits, reaching the top of the hill, and then facing their fears of going deep underground.

SOCIAL SKILLS

To get the whole group through the maze of rocks, to the top of the climb, and then through deep underground tunnels, students will have to pull together as a team. They may have to physically help each other with obstacles, guide each other through tricky sections, and encourage each other.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Students will discover more remote and unique natural environments that not many have the opportunity to experience. From hilltop highs to tunnelling depths, students will see for themselves the natural wonders of our world that have been shaped by water, weather, time…and humans.

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