Curriculum topics available: Football, Netball, Badminton, Volleyball.
We have a sports hall (23m x 11m) with markings for: netball, basketball, badminton and volleyball. We also have a floodlit 5-a-side 3G Astroturf pitch, as well as a swimming pool and mountain bike skills circuit track.We cater for a variety of group sizes, with 136 beds spread across 26 bedrooms, and extra space for campers! The house is divided into “zones”, with each group having their own private accommodation areas. Alternatively you may wish to book for exclusive house use.
For the majority of our session delivery, we operate on a ratio of one instructor to fifteen young people.
We have three classroom facilities available. Each can be set be set up with tables, chairs, a projector and screen to suit the needs of your group. We can also provide your group with flip-chart stands if required.
All of our instructors are first aid qualified. Our Duty Managers are on call twenty-four hours a day for peace of mind. We also have a Duty Instructor who stays in the house overnight in case of emergencies. The centre also has an AED.
We have a number of rooms with wider doors to ensure they are wheelchair accessible. These rooms come equipped with an en-suite/in-room shower with shower seating. These rooms also have an en-suite, shared toileting area with emergency pull cords and rails for assistance. We can also provide our visitors with an in-shower chair and manual hoist if required. Guests will need to bring their own slings. We have an outdoor all-terrain buggy which can be used for getting around the site to various activities.
We encourage and include all members of the group and are flexible in our programme design ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate. As a charity we work with children of all ages, backgrounds and learning abilities.
With our expertise, passion and knowledge, we provide a safe environment for children and young people to grow, explore and learn. As part of the charity London Youth, Woodrow High House is an outdoor learning centre on a mission to support and challenge young people to become the best they can be.
We offer residential stays (of varying lengths), day visits, camping experiences, revision breaks, NCS trips and even accredited youth leadership courses.
We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach, which is why our team of enthusiastic and experienced staff will work closely with you to create a bespoke programme to meet the needs of your group. We have over 20 activities you can choose from!
Whether you're looking for the full outdoor-adventure experience, or if you would like to run your own programme including sports, dance, drama or classroom-based workshops, our dynamic facilities allow you the option of completely planning your own stay. Your group can also make use of our other on-site facilities including our sports hall (with stage), 3G Astroturf pitch and swimming pool, all included in the price of your stay.
A fully-sessioned outdoor adventure residential includes up to four activities per day and one evening activity. We provide a private lounge for your school and three meals per day, freshly prepared onsite, to keep you fuelled and happy. We cater for all dietary requirements and our chefs are happy to discuss any specific requirements of your group before your stay.
The accommodation, in typical dormitory style, offers bedrooms varying in size allowing children to share with their friends. Teachers stay in single or twin rooms interspersed amongst the children's rooms. Rooms are spread over three floors and split into four areas, with each group having their own space. We provide all bed linen so there is no need to bring your own.
In the evening your group are able to access our games room complete with table tennis, football table, music and gift shop. From our shop you can buy a range a confectionery items as well as souvenirs. Alternatively, we can make up "goody bags" for your group to take home with them, including branded Woodrow items!
Our prices are seasonal and vary depending on your length of stay, we do however always offer teacher places free of charge.
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