School Water Sports Trips
UK & Overseas
Action packed water sports activity holidays are popular among school groups, with hundreds of UK schools heading to the nearest coast, river or lake, each year. Pupils are usually getting their first taste of a range of exciting and challenging water activities, such as canoeing and kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, windsurfing and dinghy sailing. The water sports packages we offer here can be tailor-made to suit both your learning objectives and your school's budget.
As well as experiencing new water sports activities, these types of trips are a perfect way for teachers to allow pupils to celebrate the end of primary school, or as a way to get new groups bonding when starting secondary school. Children will learn a variety of practical new technical skills, while developing their own personal and social skills, and forging friendships.
Promoting well established, professional water sports centres who focus on learning and safety, we are able to feature a diverse range of venues. These school group water sports trips, allow us to offer single session experiences through to week long residential adventures.
Popular coastal water sports include surfing, windsurfing, sailing, and sea kayaking. Instructors hold qualifications from the Royal Yachting Association and the International Surf Association and are trained to give beginners an enthusiastic introduction to a variety of water activities. On inland lakes and rivers, school groups can try open canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Instructors hold British Canoe Union UKCC coaching qualifications, enabling them to safely teach paddlesports to school groups.

UKSA
With over 30 years of experience, UKSA offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills to excel. Bespoke packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition.



The wider benefits of participation in watersports are widely recognised and include inspiration, enjoyment, teamwork, boosting self-confidence and self-reliance, as well as the making and sealing of friendships. The safety, well-being and enjoyment of those visiting UKSA are our number one priority. We are a home-from-home for children and young people each year and pride ourselves on our exemplary safety protocols that sit within a robust and fully compliant framework. ...
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The trips below are just a sample of the Watersports trips & workshops we have available for schools. Click your region below to view our full range (click again to unfilter)..











Craggan Outdoors
Citizenship, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Located beside the River Spey and with a calm paddling pond on site, Craggan Outdoors canoeing and kayaking bases offer up wonderful locations to explore. Head downstream, explore and learn how to navigate the river, work as a team, as well as learning fundamental paddling techniques and skills. All

Devon Windsurf & Canoe Centre
Watersports
Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing Windsurfing BBQ lunch facilities

Day Trips at Willen Lake
Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Physics, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
We offer a range of Watersports: Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Dragon Boating, Katakanu, Stand up Paddleboarding and Kneeboarding. Most of these activities teach the children about different methods of transport on the water, and how their craft is affected by water and wi

Crowden Outdoor Education Centre
Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
In the heart of the Peak District, Crowden Outdoor Educational Centre has been working with schools and youth groups since 1979. Creating bespoke outdoor learning opportunities and utilising the natural environment for a real adventure.

St. George's House Christian Outdoor Centre
Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Religious Education, Physical Education, Watersports
All our watersports can be done by a novice for the first time. As an experienced staff team though we have the ability to stretch those who are more able. Surfing: We teach board surfing and bodyboarding on a 2 mile long, safe, sandy beach. Kayaking and Canoeing: Venue options include a lake, a

Braeside Residential
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Victorian, Physical Education, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
Superb residential outdoor learning centre based on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Offering physical and educational programmes for young people tailored specifically to them in an idyllic setting.

Lockerbie Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Lockerbie Manor offer outdoor residential school trips during term time, and all inclusive family activity holidays during the summer holidays. Activities take place in the extensive Manor house grounds or at

FSC Dale Fort
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
FSC Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea. It has access to a wide range of sites for biology, geography and adventure activities at all ages.

Arc Adventures
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Perfect Mountain side activity centre for small & specialist groups. (30 students Max) No fabricated environments. Real Activities in Real Locations. We aim to provide new elements to the residential experience that take Outdoor Ed. to the next level

School residentials on the beautiful Isle of Wight
English, Maths, Geology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Physical Education, Art, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
We offer a 100% BESPOKE residential to the Isle of Wight for schools. This can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and so much more, allowing you to save time and money. Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching!

Cumulus Outdoors-Swanage
Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity involves rock scrambling and jumping, swimming and cave exploration.
Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboardi

WW2 and Activities on Jersey
History, worldwar, Twentieth Century, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
So close to home, Jersey is often overlooked as a school trip destination. Ideal for a 3, 4 or 5 day visit the island offers a wide range of learning opportunities and activities that can be enjoyed by students of all ages.

Govilon Activity Centre
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Geology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
Real, adventurous activities in natural outdoor settings, with nothing contrived or artificial. Independence, pushing personal boundaries, trust and communication are underpinned by a plethora of activity options in the stunning Brecon Beacons.

Hire a Canoe Bewdley
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN
With our canoeing and rafted canoeing river trips we help young people understand how to feel at home on the water in a safe and reassuring environment. We give them guidance on how to control a canoe and work as a team to get the canoe down the river. We provide a safe, but most importantly, a fun

Hindleap Warren
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Set in 300 acres of private woodland in the Ashdown Forest, Hindleap offers a wide range outdoor adventurous activities, including; high ropes courses, bushcraft, canoeing & kayaking, rock climbing, obstacle course and team building challenges.


Argoed Lwyd Outdoor Education Centre
Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Taking full advantage of our location, we deliver a range of real, challenging activities, such as mountain walking, canoeing expeditions and gorge scrambling. These day long activities really promote self-learning. Great for field studies too!

Runways End Outdoor Centre
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Located in a woodland oasis in Farnborough, alongside Basingstoke Canal, our site offers an exciting getaway packed with adventurous activities. Indoor and camping options available for residential groups.

Ackers Adventure Day Trips
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
With 40 Years of experience, Ackers Adventure is unlike any other centre within our urban environment we have an unrivalled range of activities from skiing, watersports, climbing and much more.

Norfolk Lakes Activity Centre
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Schools can enjoy a range of watersports and outdoor pursuits in our new activity centre, 11 miles from Norwich in East Anglia. As well as 37 acres of water, large indoor facilities provide a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling and more.

Walesby Forest
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN
With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a plunge on the body boarding course? All under the close supervision of fully qualified staff with pl

Day Visits to Walesby Forest
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, SEN
With our own lake on site water sports have been our most popular activities since we opened. Do you want to kayak or canoe? How about building a raft and try and cross the lake? Or simply take a plunge on the body boarding course? All under the close supervision of fully qualified staff with pl

Calshot Activities Centre
Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Located on the edge of the Solent - we provide an awe-inspiring setting to take part in some fantastic activities; including indoor skiing, climbing, velodrome cycling and water-sports on the sea! We're great for field studies too.

Abernant Lake
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Abernant Lake is an outdoor pursuits activity centre on the edge of the Breacon Beacons National Park. Our self contained 55 acre site gives schools the opportunity to experience a range of activities in a safe and caring environment.

Buzz Active Bushy Wood
Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
We have two fantastic locations to learn to sail, windsurf and paddle a kayak or Stand up paddle board. Our Eastbourne site is on the seafront in Eastbourne and we have a full range of sailing and windsurfing equipment to take you from beginner to winner on the sea or on our sheltered boating lake.

Galloway Activity Centre
Physical Education, Wildlife, Watersports, SEN
We’re a friendly family run outdoor activity centre that’s been operating since 1988 and caters to a wide range of children’s groups all year round. From the smallest group sizes to over 100 and from day trips to week long residential holidays.


TYF
Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Our TYF Mission is to encourage pupils to live long and adventurous lives whilst appreciating nature and the environment. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park provides us with the perfect setting - stunning beaches, sea cliffs and abundant wildlife.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Situated within the stunning surroundings of Crosby Coastal Park , Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre's team of dedicated fully qualified staff are able to deliver a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities to both residential and day visit clients

Peak - Chasewater Activity Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
• Kayaking • Canoeing • Paddle-boarding, Sailing • Raft building A katakanu is a vessel that allows 4-6 participants to venture out onto the water without the fear of capsizing. This is similar to 2 canoes rafted together also known as rafted canoeing. A kayak is a vessel which is co

Skern Lodge
Citizenship, English, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Egyptians, Vikings, Victorian, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Skern Lodge based in North Devon are getting ready to get out on the road and visit you and your school. Skern Lodge can provide your pupils with an experience to remember by bringing a little bit of that residential magic to your school.

Outdoor Adventurous Experiences – Residential
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
We offer two water based activities on our large lake (Marlow only). Raft building gives students the chance to work as a team to construct a raft then see how well it floats. They'll be able to race the other teams if time allows! Canoeing provides a different challenge with a greater emphasis on l

Willersley Castle
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Enjoy a range of challenging outdoor pursuits within the 65 acre estate, Willersley Castle - once the home of Industrial Revolution's Richard Arkwright.

Team Building & Onsite Activities for schools
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, Careers
COVID-19 OFFER
BeVenturesome offers high quality team building days and activities at your school as well as outdoor education in your local countryside. We operate in London and the home counties. We can do one-off days or strategic programmes over a term or year.

Oaker Wood Leisure
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Woodland Outdoor Activity centre with 2 Glamping Villages which can be booked by schools for exclusive use. Sleeps up to 60 in each village. Wooden Glamping Pods sleeping up to 8. Catered or self catered. High Ropes, Low Ropes, Team Building, Rafting

Tile Barn Outdoor Centre
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Our 14 acre site located in the heart of the New Forest National Park offers cost-effective residential trips with a variety of accommodation options (including camping for up to 300!). A range of adventurous activities are on-site too.

Open Door Adventure
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
Whether it is on-site or 20 minutes away at our Water Sports Centre at Llyn Brenig at Open Door Adventure you learn practical skills that are technical and challenging - both personally and again in terms of social interaction and learning to work together. We offer canoe sailing, raft building, kay

Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
We can deliver the following watersports activities for your school group. • Kayaking • Canoeing • Paddle-boarding, Sailing • Raft building A katakanu is a vessel that allows 4-6 participants to venture out onto the water without the fear of capsizing. This is similar to 2 canoes rafte

Adur Outdoor Activity Centre
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
The Adur Centre is ideal for your school residential trip. We offer amazing activities including climbing, paddle sports, mountain biking and many more. The trip will be tailored to meet your needs and our residential trips are outstanding value!

Buzz Active Eastbourne
Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
Primary age/ KS2 We are able to run our water based activities with a link to what you are teaching in the classroom. Our location is perfect to link our sessions with your science lessons. Whether that is on weather and the seasons, exploring the outdoors while learning about predators and prey,

Skern Lodge
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
With the tidal waters of the Taw and Torridge Estuary on our doorstep, we are ideally located for a great watersports experience. Westward Ho! beach offers a great venue for surfing and surf skiing, whilst the estuary and river provide ideal opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, raft build

Pod Residentials The Mill Adventure Base
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Included in the programme will be watersports (weather and season dependent) These will be delivered by fully trained instructors who can work with you to ensure that any aims and objectives are fulfilled. We have an extensive range of activities on offer. Please ask to discuss this at the time

Educational & Adventure Day Visits
Geology, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
COVID-19 OFFER
Adventure and educational day visits at our fantastic outdoor education centre. Ecology pond, nature trail and high ropes course on site, fully qualified staff with years of experience and access to Kennet and Avon Canal for canoeing.

Schools & Colleges Residentials
Geology, Science, Biology, Religious Education, Physical Education, PSHE, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Residential site in Tintagel, North Cornwall, overlooking the sea. Guaranteed sole use of site. Catered or self-catered options. We partner with local organisations to offer the highest quality of and diverse range of activities for your programme.

Ackers Adventure Residential centre
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Ackers Adventure is an Adventurous Activity Centre just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A 75 acre site offering numerous facilities such as climbing walls,ski slope & residential centre, making Ackers a totally unique venue for a school trip.

Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, Biology
COVID-19 OFFER
Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity involves rock scrambling and jumping, swimming and cave exploration.
Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboardi


Activity and Watersports Trips Devon
Physical Education, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
Home to breathtaking beaches and stunning countryside, groups can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities along the Devon coastline including rock climbing, sea kayaking, surfing, archery, coasteering, stand up paddle boarding and gorge walking.

Cumulus Outdoors
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
Coasteering is a fabulous sea and cliff based activity, which allows you to explore the Jurassic Coast under the supervision of qualified and experienced instructors. This fun water based activity involves rock scrambling and jumping, swimming and cave exploration.
Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddleboardi

Conway Centres Tattenhall
Geography, Fieldstudies, Music, Physical Education, Art, Watersports, SEN
Located in the beautiful village of Tattenhall just 7 miles from Chester the centre offers a peaceful haven and a base for wide range of Outdoor Activities and the Arts. It's proximity to many schools makes it ideal for day courses too.

Outposts Residential Camp Somerset
English, Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Water sports available include sit on top kayaking, tandem canoeing, raft building, coasteering, stand up paddling, surfing and sea kayaking. These high energy, adventurous activities take students out of their comfort zones helping to build self-confidence and resilience. They are led by experience

Outdoor Adventurous Experiences – Day Visits
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
We offer two water based activities on our large lake (Marlow only). Raft building gives students the chance to work as a team to construct a raft then see how well it floats. They'll be able to race the other teams if time allows! Canoeing provides a different challenge with a greater emphasis on l

Encompass Training
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
In the heart of rural Devon, Encompass Training is based at the historic grade 1 listed Great Potheridge House. We focus on providing a wide range quality outdoor education activities with sole occupancy and experience staffing.

Culmington Manor
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Culmington Manor is Manor Adventure's flagship outdoor pursuits centre, based in the heart of the South Shropshire countryside. Experience and enjoy more than 35 adventurous activities on our 100 acre estate. Click to find out why we are so popular

The Mill Adventure Base
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
We want your pupils to develop, discover and nurture their interests and talents and help them to keep physically and mentally healthy, whilst supporting learners to develop their resilience, confidence and independence in a fun and memorable way.

Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
• Kayaking • Canoeing • Paddle-boarding, Sailing • Raft building A katakanu is a vessel that allows 4-6 participants to venture out onto the water without the fear of capsizing. This is similar to 2 canoes rafted together also known as rafted canoeing. A kayak is a vessel which is co


Conway Centres Anglesey
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Local History, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
All watersports courses have access to the Menai Strait via our private dock, providing a sheltered area for introductory sessions before venturing out into the ‘swellies’. The varied conditions found on the Strait make it suitable for all levels of students from beginner to expert.

Buzz Active Cuckmere
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Buzz Active Cuckmere is one of the best locations in the South East for paddle sports. Enjoy the calm waters of the stunning Cuckmere river meanders, and the open sea at Cuckmere Haven. With breath-taking views of the Seven Sisters Country Park and S

UKSA
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Our aim is to encourage, support and inspire young people by introducing them to the challenges, enjoyment, and rewards of watersports. Learn to sail, paddleboard, windsurf, kayak and more. Activities are tailored to your group's desires, age and ability.

History and Field Studies
History, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only, Romans, Victorian, Fieldstudies
Travel back in time to the Victorian era and Iron Age, discover Malvern's natural spring water, explore the fabulous countryside on a field trip for history, geography and science. PE students can take on the high ropes course or watersports.

Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
We can offer school groups some great watersport activities. • Kayaking • Canoeing • Paddle-boarding, Sailing • Raft building A katakanu is a vessel that allows 4-6 participants to venture out onto the water without the fear of capsizing. This is similar to 2 canoes rafted together a

New Forest Activities
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Located on the banks of the tidal Beaulieu River and set within a tranquil nature reserve, New Forest Activities' Canoeing and Kayaking bases offer up wonderful locations to explore. Head up or downstream, explore and learn about the river’s rich history or explore the creeks learning how the rive

Avon Tyrrell
Physical Education, Watersports, SEN
Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth Outdoor Activity Centre is located in the stunning New Forest National Park and offers an extensive range of site activities, all linked to the National Curriculum as well as various accommodation options for organised groups.
Choose Your UK Region
The trips above are just a sample of the Watersports trips & workshops we have available for schools. Click your region below to view our full range (click again to unfilter)..









