The Bioasis School Trip
Exeter EX1 2LD
Residential Trip Residentials South West Unique Trips
From 3-days to 10-day specialist expeditions, as well as immersive Biology and Environmental Studies programmes, The Bioasis offers a diverse range of mission-based school trips and expeditions.Schools benefit from the sole use of their dedicated basecamp accommodation, providing privacy and exclusivity for the group. Each basecamp is equipped with fresh running water and hot showers, ensuring comfort throughout the stay. Additionally, a dedicated cook prepares delicious, locally sourced meals tailored to meet all dietary requirements, allowing everyone to focus on the experience without worry.
Blending a wide array of skills and activities, students can engage in everything from off-grid living and maths code-breaking to archery, cooking, biodiversity monitoring, canoe expeditions, and river clean-ups. Each experience is thoughtfully curated and expertly delivered, fostering adventure, learning, and environmental stewardship.
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We can visit your school in: South West
What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
The Bioasis offers a range of immersive, educational activities designed to reconnect participants with nature and promote sustainability. Key activities include:
Conservation: Engage in environmental clean-ups, wildlife surveys, and the removal of invasive species like Himalayan Balsam or Rhododendron.
Adventure: Including canoeing, navigation exercises, and Archery.
Wildlife Monitoring: Conduct bat and moth surveys, check camera traps, and perform biodiversity assessments to monitor local fauna.
Renewable Energy Projects: Establish renewable energy sources and build circuits to understand sustainable energy solutions.
Team-Building Exercises: Problem-solving tasks to enhance teamwork and leadership skills.
These activities are set within 1,200 acres of diverse landscapes, including woodlands, wildflower meadows, and salt marshes, providing a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience.
Conservation: Engage in environmental clean-ups, wildlife surveys, and the removal of invasive species like Himalayan Balsam or Rhododendron.
Adventure: Including canoeing, navigation exercises, and Archery.
Wildlife Monitoring: Conduct bat and moth surveys, check camera traps, and perform biodiversity assessments to monitor local fauna.
Renewable Energy Projects: Establish renewable energy sources and build circuits to understand sustainable energy solutions.
Team-Building Exercises: Problem-solving tasks to enhance teamwork and leadership skills.
These activities are set within 1,200 acres of diverse landscapes, including woodlands, wildflower meadows, and salt marshes, providing a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Bushcraft School Trip
Click to read full text Immerse your students in hands-on outdoor education that blends fun and essential skills. Our bushcraft activities include den building, fire-lighting, and shelter construction, sparking teamwork and creativity. Students will discover wood carving and whittling techniques, practice campfire cooking, and learn survival skills like navigation, water purification, and foraging.
Experience the thrill of fire-making, crafting with special bushcraft knives, and exploring the wilderness through tracking, concealment, and camouflage activities. Perfect for woodland education or simply reconnecting with nature, our programs emphasise safety, resilience, and environmental stewardship.
Whether it’s woodland cooking over a campfire or mastering wilderness survival, our tailored courses for students turn the outdoors into an unforgettable classroom. Let’s create a learning adventure in nature!
Environmental Geography School Trip
Climate change Rainforest Sustainable living Sustainable living Renewable Energy Natural Disasters Extreme Weather Global warming Conservation Plastic pollution Materials and recycling Pollution Fairtrade Flooding
Click to read full text Dive into real-world environmental challenges with our engaging outdoor programs designed for students. Our activities cover essential topics like recycling, pollution, and the climate crisis, encouraging hands-on exploration of concepts such as sustainability, renewable energy (like wind turbines and solar power), and deforestation impacts. Students will explore the greenhouse effect, investigate extreme weather phenomena, and discuss global solutions from COP26.
We incorporate fieldwork that aligns with curriculum goals, teaching about rainforest conservation, energy use, and Fairtrade principles, all through interactive and memorable experiences. Perfect for promoting climate activism and fostering an understanding of sustainable living, our programs inspire the next generation of eco-conscious leaders.
Let us help your students connect with nature while building skills for a greener future.
Fieldstudies School Trip
Sampling and Statistics Ecology Ecosystems Rivers Sustainability Coastal Towns and Cities Mapping Geology Landscape Management
Click to read full text Immerse your students in practical, curriculum-aligned learning with our engaging field studies experiences. Designed for subjects like geography, ecology, and geology, our programs cover everything from sampling and statistics to mapping and investigations. Students will explore coastal ecosystems, river valleys, grasslands, and woodlands, with activities like water sampling to feed into national statistics, habitat analysis, and fieldwork along beaches and riverbanks.
Our courses include real-world applications such as glaciation studies, sustainability mapping, and exploration of unique ecosystems, ensuring a comprehensive educational adventure. Perfect for enhancing skills in data collection, ecological studies, and coastal or river ecosystem investigations, we make learning interactive, safe, and unforgettable.
Sustainability School Trip
Sustainable living Climate change Conservation Rainforest Renewable Energy Extreme Weather Global warming Plastic pollution Materials and recycling Pollution Fairtrade
Click to read full text Help your students understand the importance of sustainability through immersive outdoor activities that teach conservation, carbon reduction, and eco-friendly practices. Our programs focus on energy-efficient farming, permaculture, and green solutions to everyday environmental challenges, from plastic waste to upcycling and recycling.
Students will explore key topics like deforestation, biodiversity, and endangered habitats, while learning how to live sustainably and make a positive environmental impact. With hands-on activities related to Fairtrade, net zero goals, and sustainable farming, your class will gain a deeper understanding of how eco-friendly practices, like using reusable materials and reducing carbon footprints, can help protect the planet.
Through engaging fieldwork and projects, such as habitat restoration and eco-design, we empower students to take action and become advocates for a greener future.
Physical Education
Biology
Forest School Habitats Minibeasts Ecology and environment Living things and habitats Animals including humans Plants
Team Building
What size groups do we cater for?
We can accommodate groups ranging from 15 to 140 students and provide exclusive use of our private base camp for your school.
On-site classroom facilities?
We can transform the Basecamp Biodome into a fully functional space featuring a projector, a screen, as well as tables and chairs.
Is there first aid on site?
All staff are first aid trained.
Access for visitors with disabilities
We are committed to making our experiences accessible to individuals with all disabilities. We would be happy to discuss potential adaptations for activities, access, accommodation, and mobility within the immersive areas to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
We strive to accommodate all SEN and would be happy to discuss how we can meet your needs.
Anything else?
This is a school trip like no other. From the moment your school books The Bioasis, both you and your students will be fully immersed in a mission-driven experience before, during, and after the trip. This journey will transform the way your students think, helping them develop resilience and enhance their character. Additionally, our trip supports schools in fulfilling their obligations related to ESG strategies and the climate literacy goals of the school.
Who are The Bioasis?
The Bioasis ignites planet positive behavioural change in individuals and organisations.
We are a values led business.
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