Middle School
At the key stage 3 level, we explore more resilience-based trips, enabling students to build independence, whilst leaning into developing social skills and peer relationships through shared experience, and the need to rely on others. Digital detox is introduced on our longer trips, encouraging self-awareness, and the need for human connection.
Aiming to cover these topics builds a deeper sense of identity among young people.
Residentials are again 2-4 nights long, and now visit more remote or wilderness locations. Development-focused programming includes a wide range of outdoor activities and service learning, pitched at a higher ability level.
We are licensed delivery partners for PaddleUK; able to certify the British Canoeing Paddle Awards, and some Personal Performance Awards.
Focus
These higher level activities are a fantastic gateway into social-emotional learning, focusing on communication, empathy, conflict resolution. Trips at this level include goal-setting and structured reflection/debrief sessions as standard.
Foundational training in leadership, along with associated tasks provides student voice opportunities and may be included.