All Adventure and Activity Centres articles – Page 13
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News & IdeasConkers introduces new educational visits for 2017
Conkers, the visitor attraction in Leicestershire, has announced that it will be offering new educational visits this March.
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FeaturesItinerary idea: Quex Activity Centre
Here's how Key Stage 2 to 4 pupils can spend a day at Quex Activity Centre in Kent.
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News & IdeasEssex Outdoors receives £2m investment for education
Essex Outdoors has been awarded a £2million investment to improve the educational facilities across its visitor centres.
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FeaturesScience, History and Geography at the City of Caves
The City of Caves in Nottingham provides educational experiences and workshops for Key Stages 1 to 3 that tie in with the History, Geography and Science curriculum.
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FeaturesOutdoor education at Betteshanger Park
Betteshanger Park in Kent offers a wide range of outdoor activities based around encouraging students to get involved, work as a team and build self-confidence.
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FeaturesHistory, travel and business for schools at Beamish museum
Beamish The Living Museum of the North will be expanding its attractions. STO looks at what will become available.
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FeaturesA day at the dump: education at Carymoor landfill site
Rachel Bailey reports on why learning at a landfill site like Carymoor Environmental Education Centre has its perks.
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News & IdeasEducational rates launched at Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park
Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park in Hertfordshire’s Welwyn Garden City has launched special rates for educational groups.
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News & IdeasStreet dance workshops from PGL
Outdoor adventure provider, PGL, is offering street dance workshops to Secondary school pupils on selected dates throughout the 2016/2017 academic year.
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FeaturesFocus on: Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre
Located in the Conway Valley is Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre which provides outdoor learning for Years 5 to 7.
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FeaturesSquirrel safari and island life: learning on Brownsea Island
National Trust-owned Brownsea Island has an extensive range of activities, both fun and educational, for students of all ages.
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FeaturesFocus on: Acorn Adventure
Through adventure camps and activities Acorn Adventure provides opportunities for pupils to enhance their personal development in terms of skills such as confidence, resilience and team work. School Travel Organiser takes a closer look.
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Features5 outdoor learning centres you might not know about
The end of the summer term sees schools from all over the country heading out on residentials and outdoor learning trips. While big centres run by the likes of PGL and YHA always go down a storm, there are a variety of lesser-known options available to teachers. Here, STO focuses on five.
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News & IdeasAfrican Adventures launches School Geography Challenge
African Adventures has launched a School Geography Challenge, giving schools the opportunity to win a trip to Kenya.
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News & IdeasThe Bishop’s Palace to open new interactive learning experience
An educational natural play project called The Dragon’s Lair will open at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells this summer.
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FeaturesFrom minibeasts to mammoths: study in Shropshire
A look at some top workshops available for Key Stage 1 and 2 at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
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FeaturesEco Therapy and Earth Education at Ringsfield
Rachel Bailey spoke to Simon Paylor, the centre director at Ringsfield Eco Activity Centre, about outdoor learning.
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FeaturesThe benefits of outdoor learning with Alex Staniforth
School Travel Organiser spoke to new YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth about his experience of outdoor learning.
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FeaturesPupil review: my African adventure
16 year old student Sarah Duff gives her view on a ten-day trip she took to Kenya with school expedition company Africa Adventures.
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FeaturesHappy birthday John Muir
On the day that would have been adventurer John Muir’s birthday, School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at the John Muir Award and what it can mean for schools.