Ancient Greeks Experience Day Workshop
Classroom Adventures
Today, you're stepping back over 2,500 years - into the world of the Ancient Greeks.As the day begins, you'll be welcomed by Demodocus, a hoplite soldier, who introduces you to life in an Athenian household. Here, you'll discover that not everyone in Ancient Greece lived the same life. You'll meet members of a wealthy family and explore how age, gender, and status shaped daily life - including the lives of enslaved people and how they were woven into Greek society.
Through discussion, storytelling, and role-play, you'll explore the myths and legends that helped the Greeks make sense of their world. Gods, heroes, and monsters aren't just stories - they reveal what the Ancient Greeks believed, feared, and valued.
But life in Ancient Greece wasn't always comfortable.
As the day progresses, the focus shifts from Athens to Sparta. You'll prepare for war, examining the weapons and armour Greek soldiers relied upon (replicas), and discovering what it really took to fight as a hoplite. Can you work together to hold formation in the famous Greek phalanx?
If you succeed, you may even earn some downtime, taking part in the kinds of games and activities soldiers used to pass the time between battles.
By the end of the day, you'll have explored daily life, belief, warfare, and society in Ancient Greece - and experienced first-hand how very different lives could exist within the same civilisation.
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Our Ancient Greeks Experience Day is a full-day, immersive workshop where pupils become part of the story, rather than simply hearing about it.
Activities typically include:
- Myths and legends in context
Exploring Greek stories through guided role-play and discussion to understand belief and culture.
- Life in Ancient Greece
Comparing the lives of men, women, children, and enslaved people in Athenian society.
- Hoplite training
Learning how Greek soldiers fought, worked together, and relied on discipline and formation.
- Weapons and armour
Seeing and handling replica equipment to understand how it was used and why it mattered.
- Games from Ancient Greece
Taking part in real historical games played by soldiers and civilians alike.
Activities typically include:
- Myths and legends in context
Exploring Greek stories through guided role-play and discussion to understand belief and culture.
- Life in Ancient Greece
Comparing the lives of men, women, children, and enslaved people in Athenian society.
- Hoplite training
Learning how Greek soldiers fought, worked together, and relied on discipline and formation.
- Weapons and armour
Seeing and handling replica equipment to understand how it was used and why it mattered.
- Games from Ancient Greece
Taking part in real historical games played by soldiers and civilians alike.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Drama Workshop
In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day, children have the opportunity to "be part of the story" as they role-play and act out myths, legends and historical events throughout the day.
Participation is light-hearted and fast paced as the difference scenes and activities weave throughout the day.
Greeks Workshop
Greek life and achievements Greek influence on the western world Religion Trade Politics and Architecture Greek Gods and Mythology
In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day your pupils will step back 2,500 years in time to the world of the Hellenes (ancient Greeks).
They will:
- Learn about some of the myths, including the war of the Greek Gods vs the Titans, and the famous tale of Prometheus and his punishment for stealing fire for mankind.
- Discover some of the Polis, or city states, in the Hellenistic world including Athens and Sparta.
- Learn about democracy and how it played out in Athenian society.
- See real (replica) Ancient Greek weapons and armour
- Get to participate in activities including phalanx drill, games and role-play throughout the day.
Plus, much more...
Human Geography Workshop
Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources
In our Ancient Greek Experience Day Pupils will be transported back to ancient Greece and discover some of the reasons why, how and when their culture developed the way it did.
Some of the aspects covered in the day include:
- The isolation created by mountains
- The length of coastline
- Climate
- Farming including types of crop
Plus, much more...
What size groups do we cater for?
Our Ancient Greeks Experience Day is designed for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry through to four-form entry (approximately 30-120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
- a clear hall with enough space for movement-based activities
- sufficient staffing to support pupils throughout the day
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
- a clear hall with enough space for movement-based activities
- sufficient staffing to support pupils throughout the day
Access for visitors with disabilities
Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all.
Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation.
Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all. Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation. You must also be aware that we will be bringing various props and equipment with us that are integral to the content of the day. Many of these can cause injury if used incorrectly. Therefore, safety and safeguarding is of upmost concern and we may not be able to deliver a day if behaviour is dangerous or staffing levels are insufficient.
Anything else?
To deliver a high-quality, immersive Ancient Greeks Experience Day, we require:
- secure on-site parking
- exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
- two trestle tables
- sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, full-day experience.)
- secure on-site parking
- exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
- two trestle tables
- sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, full-day experience.)
Who are Classroom Adventures?
- Designed for learning, not just entertainment
Every experience day is carefully structured to support KS2 history objectives, encouraging enquiry, discussion, and critical thinking alongside enjoyment.
- Immersive, full-day experiences
We don't deliver short workshops or assemblies. Each visit is a complete day of learning, allowing pupils time to explore ideas in depth and fully engage with the period.
- Led by costumed historical interpreters
Pupils learn from knowledgeable facilitators who bring history to life through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities - not scripts or performances.
- Hands-on, object-based learning
Pupils see and handle replica artefacts, tools, weapons, and equipment, helping them make tangible connections with the past.
- Inclusive and adaptable
Our days are designed to be accessible, with flexibility built in to support a wide range of pupils and school settings.
- Clear structure and professional delivery
We work alongside school staff, maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety, and safeguarding throughout the day.
- Experience you can trust
Classroom Adventures' staff have been delivering educational experience days since 2016, working with schools across the UK to provide high-quality, memorable learning.
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