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
School Trip London & South EastSubjects: SEN, Sports Centre, Team Building, Watersports, Accommodation Only, Physical Education
With 35+ years of experience, UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) offers young people a fun and safe outdoor environment in which to learn important life skills. Packages in sailing, watersports, and teambuilding include accommodation, food, kit, and tuition.
UKSA
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South West
Residential Trip
This is where we excel, we are all dedicated enthusiastic watersports professionals. Come and enjoy the beach and blue sea with us. Paddel boarding. Kayaking. Mega Sup. Windsurfing. Body boarding and surfing.
South West
Day Trip
We are blessed with brilliant locations for our watersport centres. Every child will have a go at each sport. We break the class down into smaller groups and we then rotate the groups. With a very...
Wales
Adventure Beyond
Adventure Beyond have years of experience teaching water sports. Lots of our activities take place in the water exploring our beautiful coastline.Our instructors can teach students how to do these...
North West
Lake District Discovery and Adventure Trips
A range of watersports are available: canoeing, raft building, paddle boarding, gorge scrambling. All our watersports activities take place on either Coniston Water or Wastwater and surrounding areas.
London & South East
Buzz Active Cuckmere
We can run a series of sessions and upskill students with the British Canoeing accredited courses to support their learning and development which can support GCSE PE.
London & South East
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
We have two fantastic locations a short bus ride away, where you can to learn to sail, windsurf at our Eastbourne seafront sail sport center, or paddle a kayak or Stand up paddle board at our Cuckmere...
London & South East
Buzz Active Eastbourne
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...
Wales
Conway Centres Anglesey
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.
North West
Conway Centres Tattenhall
Working together navigating a canoe, this adventure activity encourages young people to step out of their comfort zones, learn and develop their water confidence and build their self-confidence. Whilst having fun with friends they will develop their resilience and may find a new love for adventure.
Wales
Arc Adventures
Perfect Mountain side activity centre with 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.
South West
Land & Wave Adventure School Trips in Dorset
Watersports are our speciality. From kayaking in the stunning and sheltered Swanage Bay and Paddle Boarding from the sandy shores through to the adrenaline fuelled coasteering - we have something for...
South West
Portland Outdoor Centre
Our Paddlesports activities take place on Portland Harbour. Our slipway is 300m from our building offering direct access to this sheltered location. We'll be paddling next to Portland Castle (Henry...
Wales
Adventure Residential Trips
We have been teaching watersports since the '80s along the Pembrokeshire coast and have got out activity sessions nailed. With expert guides and small groups, students can learn a variety of watersports while keeping toasty warm in our quality kit.
Yorkshire
Cote Ghyll Mill YHA
If you are looking for something more adventurous try your hand at abseiling the old Mill waterfall, or a short walk from the Mill you’ll find Cod Beck reservoir – the perfect setting for a group bonding activity such as raft building or canoeing.
Scotland
Galloway Activity Centre
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...
Wales
Celtic Camping Residential Site
Surfing is simply excellent. We have two of the finest surf beaches in Wales within easy reach. Stand Up Paddle Boarding is a great way to experience the outdoors and our amazing beaches with close-by harbours are ideally suited to cater for different ability groups.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
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...
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
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...
South West
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Canoeing - instructor led activities on the Kennet & Avon Canal (just a 5 minute walk from our centre). Braeside follows British Canoeing coaching guidelines and all coaches are British Canoeing trained and qualified.
East of England
CYMs Basecamp - Suffolk
We offer kayaking and raft building on our very own lake. These are led by trained and competent staff team members.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
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...
South West
Encompass Training
We have an amazing lake in the heart of a huge nature reserve where we can offer a sit on top kayaking, canoeing, raft building, paddle boarding etc.
All UK Regions
Caldecotte Xperience
Paddle Sports for young people of all abilities Paddle sports are one of the best recreational activities accessible to all ages and abilities. They are all fun, often challenging and enable everyone...
North West
Path to Adventure - Lake District
The Lake District provides a magical playground for Watersports! Our watersports activities take place on magnificent lakes and rivers with jaw-dropping mountain vistas. They are great fun,...
Wales
Adventure Day Trips
We have been teaching watersports since the '80s along the Pembrokeshire coast and have got out activity sessions nailed. With expert guides and small groups, students can learn a variety of watersports while keeping toasty warm in our quality kit.
London & South East
Avon Tyrrell
With access to our open lake we are able to offer watersport activities that include kayaking, SUP Paddleboarding, canoeing and raft building. These will all help build participant's confidence as well as team working.
London & South East
Hindleap Warren
Try your hand at canoeing, stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking, at a beautiful local reservoir. Our water sports sessions improve young people’s communication and co-operation skills, and allow...
South West
Skern Lodge Day Visits
Take to the water, either kayaking, rafting or surfing. Whether it's the first time on the water, or if your booking a series of sessions. Skern can provide a day or course that meets your aims and objectives.
South West
Skern Lodge Residential Visits
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,...
London & South East
Adur Outdoor Activity Centre
The South Downs National Park is a fantastic environment for watersports either on the Adur river or in the sea. There is an abundance of options for paddlesports at the Adur Centre. From kayaking and canoeing to stand up paddleboards and sea kayaking.
Scotland
Lockerbie Manor
The lake in front of the Manor house is a superb location for Canoeing and Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Raft Building. All great activities for team building exercises.
West Midlands
Oaker Wood Leisure
Our rafting activities help young people to feel at home near to, on and in the water in a safe and reassuring environment. We teach the young people about potential dangers and ensure they know how to be safe around water.
London & South East
New Forest Activities
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...
West Midlands
Action Packed Residential Trips
As an approved British Canoeing Union Center, we can provide the facilities and training for the practical elements of the course. This can include canoeing, kayaking or raft building. Kayaking...
Wales
Kingswood - Colomendy
At Colomendy, a river runs through part of the site with a purpose built lake ideal for kayaking, canoeing and raft building. Our kayaking and canoeing trips are led by fully qualified British...
Wales
Rock UK Summit Centre
Water sports at Summit Centre include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lakes at the centre offer the chance to explore the wildlife of the lakes, navigate the rapids going down into the purpose built pools and of course, the chance to jump in and swim!
London & South East
UKSA
Our aim is to encourage, support, and inspire young people by introducing them to the challenges, enjoyment, and rewards of watersports. We are based on the water’s edge, facing the navigable River...
East Midlands
Rock UK - Frontier Centre
Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!
Yorkshire
Kingswood - Dearne Valley
Our canoeing trips are led by fully qualified British Canoe Union trained Instructors organise games and aqua activities. Raft building is a great activity for learning the intricacies of teamwork,...
Yorkshire
Kingswood - Peak Venture
Our canoeing and kayaking activities are led by fully qualified British Canoe Union trained Instructors, who organise games and aqua activities in our North American style canoes. These give students...
London & South East
Day Trips at Willen Lake
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...
West Midlands
Adventurous Activity Days
As an approved British Canoeing Union Center, we can provide the facilities and training for the practical elements of this course. This can include canoeing, kayaking or raft building
West Midlands
Ackers Adventure Day Trips
As a British Canoeing centre we can get you on the water in Canoe's, Kayaks or Bell Boats for anything from a fun starter session to a more advanced British Canoeing Paddle award. why not complete...
South West
Inspiring Learning North Devon
An assortment of water-based activities are available across our Kingswood centres, from SUP, kayaking and canoeing to raft building and surfing; on a beautiful lake, a reservoir or on the waves at...
West Midlands
Ackers Adventure Residential centre
As a British Canoeing centre we can get you on the water in Canoe's, Kayaks or Bell Boats for anything from a fun starter session to a more advanced British Canoeing Paddle award. why not complete...
East of England
Kingswood - Overstrand Hall
Raft-building is a great activity for learning the intricacies of teamwork, leadership, planning and problem solving, but more importantly how not to get wet! Pupils work together to design and build...
London & South East
Rock UK - Carroty Wood
Water sports we offer include Raft building, Canoeing and Kayaking. The lake at the centre offers the chance to explore the local wildlife and habitats, learn new skills and of course the chance to jump in and swim!
South West
Calvert Exmoor
Wistlandpound Reservoir provides a picturesque backdrop to experience canoeing and sailing. With no need to go off-site , this safe yet exciting environment provides students with everything they...
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