Kingswood - Peak Venture School Trip

Why book 'Kingswood - Peak Venture' for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?

has been delivering award-winning outdoor adventure learning trips for 40 years, engaging with the latest pedagogic research to design curriculum-linked programmes that develop confidence, resilience and learning ability.

The Peak Venture centre is situated on the doorstep of the beautiful Peak District, with dramatic gritstone edges, wild heather moorlands and gentle limestone dales.

The activity park is nestled in sheltered woodlands and fields, where kids can take on the high ropes course, climbing, abseiling and the exhilarating 3G Swing to name but a few. On the nearby Scout Dike Reservoir students can put their teambuilding skills to the test in a raft-building challenge and learn canoeing from our highly trained instructors.

Whether you would like to create your own activity programme, or let the experts do it for you, our outdoor adventures are designed to ensure that you achieve your desired learning outcomes, whilst offering each child an opportunity to increase their resilience, grow their confidence and develop their character.

Our most versatile programme, 'Adventure', is the perfect choice if you are looking for a diverse set of challenges and activities that cover all aspects of the curriculum. This programme features a mix of daily activities, evening educational entertainment and dedicated time with the Course Director for each child to engage in all aspects of the curriculum and reflect on their learning.

Alternatively, 'Adventure Plus' allows you to tailor-make your own activity programme to achieve specific learning outcomes. Simply let us know your desired outcome and we will work with you to create the perfect activity programme for your needs.

We work hard to provide quality education courses with affordable options. We offer a selection of trip durations, available all year round.

Other facilities: diner, shop, social hubs, party leader lounges, indoor classroom spaces

Our on-site shop sells snacks and drinks, souvenirs, games and mementos

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Risk Assessments
Bursaries or Funded Places Available
LOtC Quality Badge
AALA Licence
Institute of Outdoor Learning
British Activity Providers Association
Adventure Mark
NCS Centre

What activities are available during group visits?

Outdoor: Exhilarating adventure park with apparatus including a zipwire, 3G swing and leap of faith, plus specially designed bush craft sessions.

Indoor: Flexible indoor space for all weather activities including fencing and indoor initiatives

Water sports: Fully supervised water-based activities take place on the adjacent Scout Dike Reservoir, including raft building and canoeing. All sessions take place under the regulations of the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and all buoyancy aids and waterproof jackets are provided.

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Physical Education School Trip

Climbing Canoeing Orienteering Archery Kayaking High Ropes

We offer a range of physical activities across our centres which promote health and wellbeing, resilience and team-building skills. Activities at Peak Venture include climbing, high ropes, abseiling, laser tag, archery, fencing, raft-building and canoeing.

Bushcraft School Trip

Used as either a full programme, or as individual progressive sessions, Bushcraft teaches young people the wide range of skills necessary to survive in a wilderness scenario.

Young people are encouraged to think about their perception of the natural world, as well as understand which elements can be utilised in conjunction with newly acquired skills; such as learning to construct a shelter, safely lighting a campfire using natural materials, and using campfire gadgets to cook a variety of meals outdoors.

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SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing Raft Building

Our canoeing and kayaking activities are led by fully qualified British Canoe Union trained Instructors, who organise games and aqua activities in our North American style canoes. These give students the opportunity to try something different and building water confidence and team-working skills, all under the watchful eye of our trained lifeguard.

Raft-building is a great activity for learning the intricacies of teamwork, leadership, planning and problem solving, but more importantly how not to get wet! Pupils work together to design and build their raft out of barrels, logs and rope and take to the water to test out their craft. Naturally, safety is our top priority, so buoyancy aids and protective clothing are provided, and all activities are carried out in carefully controlled, safe environments.

Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) has proved to be a great innovation in watersports with a whole new subculture taking this activity to extreme lengths. It combines the skills of the surfer with the ability to paddle the specially designed board using a long canoe paddle. This is a skill that takes some practice and is wonderful for developing great balance and core strength for students but also flexes the mind, developing resilience and instilling a healthy approach to life’s challenges.

Fieldstudies School Trip

Ecosystems Rivers Sustainability Mapping

Explore stunning locations with highly trained, specialist tutors who will provide students with the key skills they need for exams and research projects. KS3 Geography and Biology students will discover a range of environments including coastal, woodlands, rivers and urban areas, in preparation for future GCSE investigations.
GCSE Geography students will be inspired by some of the best human and physical geography field studies locations in the UK.
GCSE and A level Biology fieldwork programmes are delivered by trained, specialist instructors and are designed to meet the needs of the curriculum as well as the needs of your school.

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Creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking are recognised as the key 21st century skills needed for success in education and beyond. At Kingswood, young people are challenged in a myriad of ways, both as individuals and in teams, whether this be during raft building, orienteering, bushcraft challenges or high ropes scrambling; spurring one another on to complete the adventure. New for September 2023 is the Skills4Life programme for secondary school aged students, designed to offer progressive exposure to challenges which have meaningful, real-life application and will build resilience. Working in teams to collaborate with or compete against one another, young people will gain important life skills whilst enjoying some fun and rewarding experiences.

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Our quality English language and adventure courses give students the opportunity to improve their language skills in a vibrant and exciting environment. Our classes are taught by qualified English language teachers and we provide a varied educational programme, combining classroom learning with exciting adventure activity sessions.

International students choosing our standard English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programme will receive tuition in classes of up to 15 students, alongside a fun, challenging and exhilarating activity programme.

The focus is on developing confidence in the English language with particular emphasis on speaking and listening. Students gain a certificate of English language and a course report on the progress they have made during their time with us. Outside of the summer months, this programme can be tailored to your needs with additional excursions.

What size groups do you cater for?

Any group size can be catered for. There is no minimum group size and providing there is availability. Centre takeover is available for large groups, which would split into smaller groups (maximum 15 students) for activities.

Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?

Yes, indoor classroom spaces are available here.

Is there first aid on site?

All Kingswood staff complete health and safety training and there are always first aiders on site.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

We endeavour to make our centres accessible to as many young people as possible. Experience has taught us that the best way to understand the provision we offer, is for party leaders to visit the centre and discuss any requirements with the management team on site. We would encourage you to arrange a free visit for yourself and a guest with special needs to your chosen centre as early as possible in the planning process.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Kingswood’s support of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including learning difficulties, behavioural issues, hearing, visual or mobility impairment, can be found in the SEND document on the policies page of their website. Kingswood would encourage party leaders to contact the management team to arrange any SEND provisions. Programmes contain plenty of opportunities to differentiate for varying abilities. Kingswood are able to accommodate participants with learning difficulties, challenging behaviours, and those who are mobility, visually or hearing impaired. An overview of the general suitability of key activities offered at our centres can be viewed on our website under the policies section. We encourage any group leaders to contact their chosen centre to arrange a free visit as early as possible in the planning process to discuss their requirements.

Anything else?

- First aiders and NSPCC trained Child Safety Officer on site
- Institute for Outdoor Learning
- AALA Watersports Licence
- Founder member of BAPA
- Adventuremark badge
- Specialist environmental field studies teaching
- Our pre and post-visit toolkit will help you link your trip to tangible learning outcomes
- Our experience experts will support you from start to finish
- Programmes link to the curriculum from character education to revision strategies and Environmental Field Studies
- Launch trips with a whole host of digital resources
- Save on places with one free party leader place for every ten young people. The Kingswood Hardship Fund can also fully fund up to 2 in every 10 places. To find out more about this, visit the funding support section of our website or email the sales team
- Risk assessments and safeguarding materials are easily accessible
- Meet centre teams ahead of your trip and get to know your chosen centre

Reviews from Schools..

★★★★★
"The school trip in 2019 was for 2 weeks and was very educative. The students had fun whiles they learnt new things. The excursions were awesome. Parents who accompanied the school recommended a next visit for their children. "

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