Ackers Adventure Residential centre School Trip

Personalised Outdoor Learning and Skills Development

At Ackers Adventure, we offer a wide range of outdoor activities that can be customised to meet your specific needs and goals.

Whether you're looking to complete a GCSE course in Climbing or achieve national governing body awards in Canoeing or Skiing, our experienced instructors have the expertise to guide you every step of the way.

Passionate about sharing their knowledge, our instructors focus on helping each participant develop skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. With an emphasis on safety, learning, and enjoyment, we ensure every experience at Ackers Adventure is both rewarding and memorable.

Bushcraft and Outdoor Exploration at Ackers Adventure

Our Bushcraft instructors are passionate about creating immersive, memorable outdoor experiences for students. Through hands-on activities such as fire lighting, campfires, den and shelter building, and essential survival skills, students are fully engaged in the wonders of the natural world. The beautiful surroundings beside the Grand Union Canal provide the perfect setting for these adventures.

In addition to the canal, Ackers Adventure offers access to three distinct water environments - the River Cole, the Sparkbrook, and a pond ideal for species comparison and observation. During early spring, visitors can often spot parent geese caring for their goslings along the canal, offering a unique opportunity to connect with local wildlife.

Our woodland wilderness area is also home to a disc golf course, giving students a fun and active way to explore and interact with nature while developing teamwork and coordination skills.

Get on the Water with Ackers Adventure

As a British Canoeing Approved Centre, we can get you out on the water in canoes, kayaks, or bell boats - whether you're looking for a fun introductory session or want to work towards an official British Canoeing Paddle Award.

Why not even complete your Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition by canoe and make it a truly unforgettable experience?

What we offer:

🛶 All Equipment Provided
We supply everything you need - paddles, buoyancy aids, and helmets - ensuring a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable session.

👩‍🏫 Expert Instruction
Our qualified and experienced instructors provide professional guidance for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced paddlers.

🌊 Ideal Learning Environment
With access to our Canal Basin and the Grand Union Canal, beginners can start in a calm, safe area before progressing onto the open canal as their confidence grows.

💪 Health & Wellbeing
Paddling is a fantastic way to stay active, boost fitness, and enjoy the peace and beauty of the outdoors.

🤝 Perfect for Groups & Teams
Canoeing and kayaking are brilliant for team-building, school trips, and corporate groups, encouraging communication, cooperation, and shared achievement.

🏅 British Canoeing Paddle Awards
Take your skills to the next level with structured awards that help you learn, develop, and progress at your own pace.

Team Building at Ackers Adventure

At Ackers Adventure, we offer a range of exciting team building activities designed to promote leadership, communication, and collaboration while fostering a positive and confident learning environment.

Our activities include:

🧩 Collaborative Problem-Solving Challenges
Work together to tackle creative tasks that encourage teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.

🤝 Trust-Building Activities
Strengthen bonds through exercises such as trust falls and blindfolded obstacle courses that build mutual respect and confidence.

💚 Community & Volunteer Projects
Take part in rewarding community service experiences that promote social responsibility and team spirit.

🏞️ Outdoor Adventures
Engage in orienteering, climbing, watersports, and skiing - all designed to enhance problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills.

🏗️ Creative Building Challenges
Build towers, bridges, or other structures using limited resources to encourage innovation and collaboration under pressure.

🏆 Team Competitions
Participate in friendly group activities that promote healthy competition, motivation, and unity.

Forest School Experience

At Ackers Adventure, we also offer a Forest School experience for children, designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on learning in nature. Led by our skilled instructors, children take part in a variety of outdoor activities such as den building, fire lighting, nature crafts, and wildlife exploration.

Our Forest School sessions encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and environmental awareness - all within the safe and inspiring surroundings of our woodland and canal-side areas. It's the perfect way for children to learn, grow, and connect with the natural world.