Galloway Activity Centre

School Trips

Why book Galloway Activity Centre for Residential School Trips and Educational Visits?

Whatever the activity the focus at the Galloway Activity Centre is always on learning new skills, working together and having as much fun as possible along the way. We choose our staff based on their personal qualities and enthusiasm and all are qualified outdoor professionals. Their aim is to inspire young people, help them develop confidence and give them some great memories.

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Inspection Visits
Free Places for Teachers
AALA Licence
RYA Centre
BCU Centre

What activities are available during group visits?

• Climbing
• Zip Wire
• Sailing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Crate Climbing
• Jacob's Ladder
• Giant Swing
• Leap of Faith
• Team building challenges
• Mountain Biking
• Archery
• Windsurfing
• Raft Building
• John Muir Trust awards
• Outdoor Laser Tag
• Wobbly Waterpark
• Giant Water Slide
• Wobble boarding
• Stand up Paddle Boarding
• Giant 3G Swing

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Curriculum topics available: Climbing, Canoeing, Archery, Sailing, Kayaking, High Ropes, Zip Line, Aqua Park.

Physical Education is the cornerstone of all we do. All our activities are outside and get kids moving and learning how to safely exercise, whatever their starting point. For many who are used to a lot of indoors and screen time, the opportunity to be immersed in nature can be the catalyst they need to truly discover the joys of manipulating the environment with their bodes, developing strength and resilience along the way.

Curriculum topics available: SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding, Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Windsurfing, Power Boating.

Over 35 years ago, the Galloway Activity Centre (then the Galloway Sailing Centre!) started out as a small sailing and paddle sports school on Loch Ken. A lot has changed since then but our biggest passion is still getting people of all ages and from all walks of life out onto the water. Our instructors are trained to deliver the Royal Yachting Association syllabus in Windsurfing, Sailing and Powerboating and the British Canoe Union/Scottish Canoe Association syllabus in paddlesports training. Everyone that visits gets an opportunity to challenge themselves on the water.

What size groups do you cater for?

8-150

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, all our staff hold valid first aid certificates and there is a first aider on stand by 24/7.

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

As well as disabled amenities we have a range of disabled access boats allowing everyone to take part in activities on the water.
All our activities have been enjoyed by people with disabilities and alongside our disabled sailing club we hold a disability activity day every year. Our staff are experienced in making sure that everyone gets the most out of the outdoors as possible regardless of ability.

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

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.

Anything else?

We're proud to be one of the first centres in Scotland to run the John Muir Trust award programme which encourages participants to engage with the unspoiled Scottish landscape we operate in. Pupils experience an action filled adventure week while discovering the natural world by paddle, sail and on land.

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Who are Galloway Activity Centre?

There's a range of exciting and challenging activities available at Galloway Activity Centre, all set in the heart of Scotland and only a short drive from the M74. We're an AALA licensed and RYA training centre and are committed to providing safe, fun and engaging activities.

As well as exciting activities we also offer national governing body certificated tuition in sailing, windsurfing and paddle sports. Many schools opt to incorporate this in a residential week so pupils can not only enjoy an exciting adventure week but leave having learned a new sport.

We have a large selection of eclectic accommodation including a bunkhouse, loch side cabins, Mongolian yurts and a large camping ground for Scouting groups. Meals are provided from our Waterfront Café overlooking Loch Ken.

Whether you're looking for a short team building visit, an exciting activity day or a full week of residential adventure then we're sure to have a package that suits your needs.