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The parents’ guide to school trips

Q. What can I expect from my child’s school trip?

Anything from a daytrip to a museum to a week’s skiing holiday. ‘Primary schools tend to favour places within two hours’ travelling distance,’ says Ian Pearson, general manager of the School Travel Forum . ‘Adventure centres, field study centres, RSPB centres and farms are all popular, although more adventurous schools venture further afield, for example to the Isle of Wight, France, Belgium and Holland.’ Often, schools offer a one-night residential for children at the start of Key Stage 2, and a longer trip in Year 6.

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Q. Do school trips really enrich my child’s learning?

Absolutely, says Frances Bartlett, headteacher of Radley Primary School in Oxfordshire. ‘Not only do residential trips provide experiences that we can’t offer on-site, such as canoeing, caving and abseiling, but children are extended in a way that doesn’t happen in the classroom,’ she explains. ‘They participate in team-building activities, develop stronger peer relationships, and grow in confidence before our eyes.’

Janie Burt, managing director of school trip provider JCA , agrees. ‘In our independent survey, 99% of teachers say students are more animated and engaged in learning on school trips than in the classroom,’ she says.

Q. Are school trips compulsory?

In 2010, the Department for Children, Schools and Families called for educational visits to become part of the National Curriculum , but there’s currently no obligation for schools to offer trips – or for your child to go. ‘We work hard to reassure parents and children who are anxious about school trips, so that no one misses out,’ adds Frances Bartlett. ‘If children aren’t happy about going away for a whole week, for example, we can suggest they come for one or two nights. However, if students choose to stay at school, we provide alternative activities for them.’

Q. What if I can’t afford it?

Schools are allowed to charge for board and lodgings for residential trips. They can’t charge for activities during school hours, but most request a ‘voluntary contribution’ of anything from a few pounds for a local daytrip up to hundreds for a residential visit. If you can’t afford to pay, write in confidence to the headteacher; costs can usually be covered in cases of hardship.

Q. Will my child be safe?

‘Schools have safeguarding as their highest priority, and conduct rigorous risk assessments for every activity,’ says Frances Bartlett.

A risk assessment must be carried out if the trip involves greater risks than there would be in the classroom. This could be due to:

• The distance from school
• The type of activity
• The location
• Needing staff with specialist skills.

They must adhere to correct staffing ratios and ensure that children’s individual physical, medical, social and behavioural needs are considered. High-risk activities such as climbing, abseiling and watersports must always be risk-assessed.

Schools should also hold a pre-trip parents’ meeting where you can raise any particular concerns.

Many schools use either local authority residential centres, which are strictly audited and inspected, or independent providers that have achieved the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge . ‘All Quality Badged centres undergo an annual audit covering health and safety and the facilitation of good learning experiences,’ says Ian Pearson.

If an outside organisation doesn't have a Learning Outside the Classroom badge, schools must check that it's appropriate and safe to use that organisation. This involves looking at aspects such as their liability insurance, the competence of staff, and the quality of accommodation.

Schools must also have an emergency response plan to follow if an accident or incident occurs during a trip.

Q. Will my child be homesick?

‘Many children have moments of homesickness, and we talk about that possibility before we go,’ says Frances Bartlett. ‘It’s rare that a child is inconsolable, though, but if it happens, we’ll phone the parents and put a plan in place.’

‘Don’t do what I did and pop little notes in your child’s suitcase,’ advises Helen, mum to Mary, 12. ‘It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the teachers almost had to send my daughter home as she was so overtired and my note tipped her over the edge.’

Chances are, though, that your child will surprise you. ‘My daughter went on her first residential at the age of five, and although she was anxious beforehand, she tumbled off the coach at the end saying she hadn’t missed me at all,’ says Sara, mum to Phoebe, nine.

Q. What if I fall apart?

It’s natural to miss your child and worry about how she’s coping, but try to put on a brave face until the coach has left. ‘I always jokingly say to my girls, “I shall be too busy to miss you,” give them a hug and a smile, and off they go,’ says Sarah, whose children Lolly and Bethany first went on residential trips at age five and six.

Many schools prefer children not to phone home, but they must have a communications plan in place that sets out how routine communications will be handled, including regular check-ins and calls to reassure parents and carers.

If schools don't allow contact with home, there are other ways to keep in touch. ‘We have daily phone contact with the group, so parents can call the school if they’re concerned, and we also update our website every day with photos,’ says Frances Bartlett. And there’s nothing like seeing your child smiling out from your computer screen to put your mind at rest.

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Year 6 Experiences and Residential Trips

Create memories that will last a lifetime whilst building core life skills that will help year 6 pupils transition to secondary school seamlessly.

Motivating Activities for year 6 residential trips

Experience and Residential trips with Kingswood provide year 6 pupils with a mix of challenging, creative and skill-building experiences inspired by activities that 10-11 years olds enjoy. A selection of inspiring adventures leaves the pupils with boosted confidence and greater independence . Give your year 6 pupils the chance to try something completely new whilst working on personal development and social skills. ‍

With our range of adventurous activities such as water sports, offsite caving, exploring coasts and much more, your year 6 residential trip will be one to remember.

What Is A Year 6 Residential Trip?

A year 6 residential trip is an exciting experience forstudents transitioning from primary to secondary school. They’re usually packedwith outdoor activities, team building challenges, and educational excursions. Year6 residentials offer children a chance for personal growth, independence, increasingsocial skills and creating memories.

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Inspirational Year 6 Team Programmes

We provide a broad range of activity packages to ensure you have an adventure that best suits your group. Your programme will act as the core theme of your group visit, matched with learning outcomes of your choice. Explore our options below:

NCS Live It (formerly Skills4Life)

This subsidised 5-day residential adventure is designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood by boosting social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

Skills4Life Higher Education

Accredited by Skills Builder Partnership (level 3), this programme combines essential life skills with teambuilding challenges and activities.

Skills4Life 11-15 Yrs

Using the outdoors as a vehicle for learning and personal development; enhancing social, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.

Adventure Plus

A flexible activity programme to support your specific learning outcomes

Sports Experiences

A range of sport and adventure opportunites to build confidence and team skills.

French Discovery

In partnership with Voyager Travel we have four beautiful centres set in breathtaking parts of France, perfect for an immersive residential.

Environmental Field Studies

Give your students an outstanding field work experience at Kingswood.

English in Action

Students build in confidence and skill with our immersive English language and adventure experiences

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A unique experience to develop as a team, get out of the office and boost company wellbeing

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Immersive language programme with breath-taking activities.

A perfectly pre-built activity programme delivering confidence, resilience and life-skills

Our acclaimed 5-day residential adventure designed to support young people on their journey to adulthood.

An impactful outdoor education programme for students in higher education

Adapted from our NCS Skills4Life programme, a 5-day skills-based programme of challenges and outdoor adventures.

Experience home away from home

Our Adventure Lodges and Eco Pods provide the perfect home-from-home experience . By being closer to nature, you have the perfect toolkit for adventurous yet cosy living. Enjoy campfires and nearby yurts for some fun evening entertainment. Comfortable beds with new mattresses are in place so that pupils feel completely at home when staying with us. With dorms housing up to 16 bunk beds, we can accommodate small and large groups. With 12 UK locations and 4 centres in France , we’re confident you’ll find the ideal destination for your pupils. The home-from-home experience runs through all our locations to make sure every pupil feels confident and relaxed.

Tangible Learning Outcomes for year 6 pupils

At Kingswood, we like to ensure that our year 6 residential trips support character development, confidence building and the curriculum. To do this, we offer a confidence tracker tool that can help you effectively evaluate your trip from beginning to end with the pre and post-visit toolkit that links your trip to valuable learning outcomes.

Why Are Year 6 Residential trips Important?

School trips provide many benefits to pupils of all ages. Learning away from school can help your pupils grow in confidence and develop independence . For year 6, the time is almost upon them to take the next big step in their childhood: secondary school. To prepare them for the big changes, residential trips can help build self-esteem and independence. Residentials provide year 6 pupils with the opportunity to embrace freedom and new social interactions to prepare them for secondary school . Year 6 residentials also break down the barriers between pupils and teachers, and education and the classroom.

Why choose Kingswood for your ‍ Year 6 Experiences and Residential Trips

Kingswood has been providing transformative trips for year 6 pupils for almost four decades. Our experience and residential trips help both adults and children build confidence via fun challenges and activities. By transporting your year 6 pupils out of the classroom and into an environment which is fun, challenging, adventurous and encouraging, your students can develop new, real world skills which they will carry with them forever. At Kingswood, your year 6 pupils are always at the centre of everything we do. We create adventures, tasks and trips designed for everyone. We do this by working partnership with teachers in order to tailor the outdoor education programmes, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the UK countryside.

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Frequently asked Questions About Year 6 Residential trips

Can we request specific accommodation.

We are happy to take requests, however, we can’t offer any guarantees unless this is confirmed specifically by us at the time of booking. Your year 6 group may be sharing an accommodation block with other groups, but we will always try to keep pupils from the same group together.

Do teachers have their own rooms?

Our teacher rooms are a mixture of single and twin rooms that are located close to the dormitories. If you have specific requirements for rooms, we will try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Are snacks and refreshments provided?

Some of our centres have juice trolleys outside the diner between sessions and there are outside taps around to fill water bottles up from. Pupils can purchase snacks from the on-site shop.

Do year 6 pupils need to bring any money?

Year 6 residential trips are all-inclusive, meaning activities and meals are included in the cost of the trip. However, if pupils may want to purchase snacks or souvenirs, we recommend bringing spending money of around £10.

What is the maximum number of pupils in a group?

The maximum number of participants during your year 6 residential trip is 15 per activity group. This follows in line with our risk assessment. In special circumstances, such as groups with complex SEN needs, we may be able to operate in smaller groups.

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Take primary school pupils on a trip of a lifetime, into the wilderness on a Bushcraft adventure. Primary school trips are a highly anticipated time of the year for students and teachers and they are often the first time a child is away from home without family. With an abundance of fun activities that challenge survival skills and the opportunity to sleep in the woods under the stars, students at Bushcraft will be kept busy and entertained reducing any feelings of homesickness.

Whether your school visits for 2 days or 5, every student will get stuck into Bushcraft activities – ranging from archery and tomahawk throwing to fire making and wild cooking. From encouraging independent thinking and personal development to increasing teamwork skills and communication, these primary school trips (year 3 to year 6 trips) with The Bushcraft Company bolster all the lessons learnt in the classroom.

Year 6 Trips

Year 6 school trips are often used as a celebration for pupils at the end of their primary school journey. These trips are the perfect send off to the students who will be embarking on a new adventure in secondary education. These end of year trips are a great opportunity to go on longer residential stays and let students enjoy a week of entertaining challenges as a way to commemorate this milestone. A year 6 trip with The Bushcraft Company is a memorable way to finish primary school and an exciting stepping stone to their next educational adventure.

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A Bushcraft camp is full of fun and excitement with a lot of activities to keep students learning and active. Immersed in the surroundings of beautiful British woodland, everything that primary students will do will be in the wilderness, from sleeping in yurts and eating under the leafy canopy to the activities.

Primary students will take part in activities such as shelter building, wild cooking, camouflaging, trap making, exploring the environment and learning about life in the great outdoors. Take a look at our video to see all this in action!

A trip to remember

All of our activities are designed to encapsulate the skills needed for wilderness survival. Appropriate for primary aged children 7 and above, the activities give children the opportunity to try out new skills and challenge themselves across many different areas.

Sleeping in single-sex yurts, primary students will get to experience the joys of the great outdoors whilst staying warm and cosy at night. With toilet blocks and hot showers for students staying on our longer camps – and plenty of hand sanitizer available around the camp – students and teachers can enjoy the wilderness without worrying about hygiene.

All our camps have a central kitchen where meals are freshly prepared for students. Students will get three meals a day and as well as hot chocolate and marshmallows in the evening. We can cater to all dietary requirements, making delicious meals for anyone who stays with us and we run nut-free camps.

Our passionate staff all have experience working on camps of this kind and also receive intensive in-house training as well as obtaining qualifications from national governing bodies for specialised activities such as archery. All our staff are hand-picked to match our values, with a vision of adventure and the real outdoors at their core.

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Our Year 3 +4 adventures are the perfect introduction to residential trips for your younger students.   Whether you’re looking for a forest-school style overnight residential trip centred around nature engagement or a challenging adventure-packed three days, we have the ideal Year 3 + 4 adventure residential trip for you.

"A fantastic experience for both pupils and teachers. It's been fantastic to see the children grow with such amazing support around them"" Markyate Primary School

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School Residential Trips for Year 6

Our Year 6 school residential trips help students build independence and resilience through a range of activities to suit every student. So whether you’re looking for an end of year celebration, or a start of the year trip to strengthen friendships and develop skills, we have the ideal school residential trip for you.

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Our award-winning Bushcraft school residential trips are the perfect way to introduce your class to the wonders of the natural world.  Whether your choose a one-day or overnight school residential trip, every activity develops the skills you’re looking for back in the classroom: resilience, confidence, and problem solving.

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A Wildchild school residential trip gives secondary school students much needed time away from screens, enjoying time reconnecting with the outdoors. Through challenging outdoor games and activities students can build resilience and independence, develop positive relationships with peers and staff, and develop practical life skills that complement classroom learning.

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Whether you’re looking to strengthen your pupils’ connection with the outdoors through fun, nature-based and forest-school inspired activities or help them build independence, confidence and resilience on a longer adventure, we have the ideal adventure for you!

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Our woodland activity centres in Hertfordshire and Surrey are ideally situated to provide a natural outdoor, rural environment for school residential trips, conveniently located within easy reach of London and the M25. Accommodation options include our authentic bell tented camping village and underfloor heated Pods.

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At PGL, we use the outdoors to deliver unforgettable school trips for primary and secondary pupils. Dedicated to creating educational residential trips for schools, we offer students a n immersive learning experience outside the classroom. Our goal is to captivate students, ensuring a meaningful experience that not only engages them but also creates lasting memories.

Quality school trips in the UK and France

We have over 65 years of experience providing thrilling, educational and inspiring residential activity holidays for pupils of all ages. All PGL residential activity centres have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge – an achievement we’re proud of. We continually work with schools, local authorities and academies throughout the UK to ensure our curriculum-based activity courses meet your needs effectively.

Planning a residential trip for your school students can aid individual development by boosting confidence and promoting team bonding. Whether you’re looking for a residential outdoor adventure activity course, an educational school trip, a subject-focused study course or a school ski trip, we’re experts at delivering bespoke residential trips for schools across the UK.

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No risk is an acceptable level of risk, which is why we go beyond to ensure every young person is always in safe hands.

Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:

Safe Places Our sites and buildings are managed to reduce all possible risk before any child arrives. including segmented accommodation, secure perimeters and stringent equipment standards.

Safe Spaces Every child is different so to make our environments as encompassing as possible every colleague is SEND trained. we offer language inclusivity and offer over-and above access for all We also operate a zero-tolerance policy on illegal practices.

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PGL is the UK’s leading provider of outdoor education. With over 65 years of experience delivering life-enriching adventures, discover our range of expertly designed programmes perfect for any residential school trip.

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Make learning an adventure for your primary school pupils with our wide range of residential outdoor education courses and study tours, designed especially for primary school groups.

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Whilst we love to play hard at PGL, outdoor education blended with classroom learning can provide a truly enriching learning experience for your school children whilst on a residential school trip.

We provide a range of outdoor educational trips for schools across the UK and France. Our programmes extend from Primary School to High school and onto College. For Primary school pupils, we provide Outdoor Education in the UK and French Language & Culture in France.

High school students would benefit from our range of outcome-focussed school trips through to subject-based study. We also offer Skiing and Snowboarding school trips for high school students, a once-in-a-lifetime experience they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. 

What is a residential school trip?

Residential school trips take place over a few days and pupils are required to stay away from home. Residential trips for schools are usually activity-based and are one of the first experiences for children staying away from parents/guardians.

Why should students go on a residential school trip over a day trip?

Residential school trips have been proven to have a positive effect on students’ self-esteem and confidence levels, helping to improve their emotional health, physical health and mental well-being.

To put it simply, a day trip doesn’t provide school children with the opportunities to improve their soft skills and social development. Having your pupils attend a local school with PGL allows them the space to safely grow and discover new passions.

Why are residential school trips good for students?

Residential school trips take pupils out of their usual classroom surroundings and help them develop crucial life skills. Here at PGL, we have tonnes of adventure centres across the UK for your students to explore.

What are the benefits of residential school trips?

Residential school trips are a great way for students to improve their confidence and independence. Experiencing new locations and staying away from home will help children gain new skills, knowledge and life experience that will help them grow and develop. 3 ways that residential school trips can benefit pupils:

• Boost a child’s self-confidence
• Encourage good behaviour around other children
• Broaden their social network

Young people may also benefit from one of our Revision Weekends for schools. With dedicated classrooms for teaching and a diverse range of PGL residential activities, these are particularly beneficial during exam season. This combination creates an environment where students can not only relax but also absorb information more effectively. Elevate the learning experience by booking your residential school trip today!

Will children be safe on a residential school trip?

PGL has always placed a huge emphasis on safety – as a founder member of BAPA (British Activity Providers Association) and a licence holder for activities in the scope of AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority) regulations. Canoeing at all our centres is approved by the BCU (British Canoe Union) and all our sailing centres are recognised RYA (Royal Yachting Association) teaching establishments.

PGL’s excellent reputation ensures that we receive a wealth of applications from enthusiastic and competent young adults. The candidates selected are offered contracts of employment subject to satisfactory checks (at an enhanced level) via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the successful completion of pre-employment training, and a favourable performance during their probationary period.

You can rest assured that your children will be safe on a PGL residential school trip.

What is the accommodation like on a residential school trip?

Details vary by location; you can find specific information on the dedicated PGL centres page for your chosen location. Accommodation from our local school trip centres ranges from tents, to en suite wooden lodges, dormitories in mansion houses and more.

All of the accommodation PGL offers are safe and kept to a good clean standard.

All of our sites are inspected by relevant health and safety inspectors and authorities.

Where are your school residential centres located in the UK?

As a leading provider of outdoor school trips for children in the UK , we have sites across the United Kingdom.

Our school trip locations in the UK include: 

• North & South Devon
• Lincolnshire
• Northumberland
•  Isle of Wight
• North Yorkshire
• Brecon Beacons

So , no matter where you’re looking for residential school trips in the UK you can count on us having one near you.

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Our residential trips for primary schools are designed for Years 3–6 and focus on finding the adventure in nature and helping children to discover the freedom and fun of the outdoors. It’s a great introduction to outdoor learning, where children build confidence, learn new skills, make memories and have an amazing time with their friends!

Primary school residential trips for Year 3 and 4

Our one and two-night residential trips for primary schools give younger children the chance to experience being away from home for a short time, while enjoying all the adventure and fun that nature has to offer.

They also provide primary schools with a cost-effective solution, so that our trips can be as accessible to all children as possible.

Our activities are carefully chosen to support learning objectives for early KS2, including:

• Building independence
• Personal development
• The introduction of new challenges
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• Building resilience

What you get with a Rootd trip for PRIMARY schools

With a Rootd school trip, there are no hidden extras. Everything is included in the price – we just ask that you bring a packed lunch for your first day.

There are three essential elements to a Rootd residential primary school trip:

Outdoor adventure activities

Archery, crate stacking, pot holing, climbing, high ropes and more to develop perseverance, build confidence and boost resilience.

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Team building games and activities

Our Year 6 children had a great experience. The venue was safe and the Rootd team went above and beyond to make the residential trip fun and informative. This was truly a time to remember! S Santoro, SLT, St Leonard's CE Primary School

Primary school residential trips for Year 5 and 6 pupils

With a choice of one, two or three-night stays, our residential trips are a great learning experience for Year 5 and 6 students, where they can learn and develop important life skills, as well as having an unforgettable time with their classmates.

With the challenges of SATs or secondary school preparation, a Rootd residential trip can be a great chance for children to build self-belief and resilience, so they can feel confident facing the future.

Or it could just be the perfect way to celebrate with their friends and create memories before going their separate ways in Year 7.

Our residential adventure programmes for Years 5 and 6 are chosen with your key learning objectives in mind. Activities can be adapted to:

• Develop team building skills
• Forge stronger relationships with peers
• Build independence and encourage perseverance
• Give pupils the opportunity to challenge themselves and try something new
• Build resilience and determination
• Encourage cooperation and communication
• Fit in with school topics to enhance classroom learning
• Provide a few days of fun and enjoyment as a reward for students’ hard work at school and a celebration of their time at Primary School

Complement your classroom learning

Our residential trips for primary schools offer a mix of creative, challenging and practical-based activities, developing skills that children can use back in the classroom, long after the trips is over.

Bushcraft and forest-schools inspired activities encourage teamwork, outdoor games help children discover the fun in nature, and evenings spent drinking hot chocolate around the campfire create magical, lasting memories.

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We offer a wide range of adventure activities, bushcraft and team building challenges which are designed to uncover new strengths, improve confidence and above all ensure that they have great fun!

These are just some of the experiences and activities children can enjoy on a Rootd primary school residential trip:

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How to Plan A School Trip

The school year is now on fast forward. You have a curriculum to cover, testing to complete, and a million tasks waiting on your desk. Oh- and it’s time to think about next year’s class trip! Relax… we’ve got you covered with five easy tips to get you started. Here’s how to plan a great school trip.

1. Choose Your Destination and Travel Dates

Decide where you want to go with your group. Are you traveling for the curriculum? Performance? Fun? There are tons of great student destinations (link to destinations page) to meet and exceed your travel expectations.

Boston makes an ordinary history lesson extraordinary with unique tours and “revolutionary” attractions.

Cleveland is picking up “STEAM” with science groups.

Orlando is a premier performance destination for bands, orchestras, and choral groups. There are so many fantastic destinations your students will love!

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Once you know where you’re going, decide when you’re going. The best travel times depend on the specific needs of your group. Consider weather, school schedules, rates, tournaments, etc.

Some destinations like Washington D.C. have lots of student groups in the spring. You may want to think instead of how to plan a great school trip in the fall.

If your destination gets cold ( Chicago , anyone?) you might want to travel in the spring or summer. Some destinations’ rates vary by season as well.

2. Communicate the Details with Parents and Students

Once you’ve figured out where and when you’re going, it’s time to get parents and students on board . According to SYTA’s independent research study 60% of teachers agree that student travel increases a student’s willingness to know/learn/ and explore. What parents wouldn’t want to help their child increase their willingness to learn?

Build excitement for the school trip using social media or hype it in class. See if your trip planner can put together a website just for your trip to send information out to your students and parents.

Plan a parent meeting (and be prepared to answer LOTS of questions!) or see if your trip planner can come and facilitate this! The more information you share, the more successful your trip will be.

3. Set A Schedule

Setting a schedule is one of the most stressful parts of planning a school trip. You may not know when to book attractions, when to take payments or make payments, or when to book transportation. Creating a checklist and timeline will help you manage the process. We’ve included some general benchmarks to help you plan successfully !

4. Make A Safety Plan

I take it back. THIS is the most stressful thing about planning a school trip. It’s a bit daunting to realize you are now responsible for the health and well-being of a group of poor decision-makers- I mean, students. In an age of cell phones and instant communication, parents often know when something goes wrong before you!

A solid safety plan and open communication are the keys to a successful student trip. We can’t guarantee that nothing bad will happen as you travel. After all, Mother Nature doesn’t always care that we have plans, buses occasionally break down or students get sick. The good news is that excellent safety resources are available to help inform you as you create a safety plan for student travel.

The Student Youth Travel Association is a superb place to start. This organization is committed to providing student and youth travelers with safe, rich, and rewarding travel experiences. A Safety Resource Guide and Safety Tips Brochure is available to download.

Creating a clear safety plan and method of communication will go a long way in helping to alleviate that all-encompassing anxiety associated with student travel. Parents will breathe easier knowing there’s a strategy for dealing with the unknown and students will clearly understand the safety procedures.

5. Choose Kaleidoscope Adventures as Your Trusted Travel Partner

If this abundance of information is starting to make you feel more anxious about how to plan a great student trip, RELAX.

Kaleidoscope Adventures can help you simplify the process. KA has been a leader in student trip planning for more than 25 years. Kaleidoscope’s founder and CEO is a former teacher and understands your challenges and time constraints.

The team at KA is accessible, competent, and incredibly knowledgeable. They have the inside scoop on the very best student destinations and performance venues. They’ll work with you to create an itinerary that meets your curricular goals and budget needs.

Planning your student trip with KA is easy and convenient – especially when time is not on your side! Contact Kaleidoscope Adventures today. They’ll handle the details of your school trip while you handle, well, everything else!

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Field trips are a quintessential school experience. You usually only get one or two a year so it’s important to do it right! Our roundups of unique field trip ideas have something for every age, subject, and interest. We’ve even got resources like permission slip forms and chaperone tips. Get ready to leave the classroom behind to take learning on the road!

Preschool Field Trip Ideas

Early-grade field trips help kids learn about the world and also teach them good field trip behavior. These are our top picks for the pre-K crowd, but many of the options on our kindergarten list are perfect for this age group too.

• Library: Not every student’s parents take them to story time. Schedule your own trip, and show kids that having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card!
• Farm: Whether you learn how vegetables are grown or where milk and eggs come from, the farm is always a hit.
• Grocery store: Go behind the scenes at the supermarket, and use this trip as the foundation for lessons on healthy eating.
• Park: From local playgrounds to majestic national parks, it’s always worth getting kids into the great outdoors.
• Children’s museum: This is the age group most children’s museums were designed for! They’ll love all the hands-on fun and excitement.
• Post office: Learn how mail is sorted and shipped, and teach students about stamps and other mail-related items.
• Bank: Money is a new concept for these kiddos, and they’ll be fascinated to step inside the vault and learn other bank secrets.
• Fire station: There’s just something about a fire truck that gets every little one excited.
• Nursing home: Is there anything sweeter than watching seniors and wee ones spend time together?
• Animal shelter: For kids who don’t have pets at home, this can be a good introduction to animals. Others will just enjoy the time with dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes.

Elementary School Field Trip Ideas

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Middle and High School Field Trip Ideas

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For this age group, you’ll need to step up your game a bit. (They’ve probably already been to the zoo, the aquarium, and the art museum.) Try some of these locations, which offer educational, social-emotional, and real-life learning opportunities.

• Food bank: Hold a food drive, then arrange a trip to your local soup kitchen or food pantry. Volunteering makes for truly meaningful field trips.
• Recycling facility: In a time when reducing landfill waste is more important than ever, a trip to a recycling facility can help drive home the message.
• Theater: Many theaters offer behind-the-scenes tours for schools and discount pricing when you buy tickets in bulk. (Want to go virtual? Check out the Hamilton Education Program !)
• Community college: Parents sometimes take kids on college visits, but a community college trip offers opportunities for even more students to see themselves getting a higher education.
• TV station: Kids interested in communications or technology will find this completely fascinating.
• Courtroom: There’s no better way to understand the justice system than to see it in action.
• State or county capitol: Every government class should visit a local capitol to meet with officials and see how the government works.
• Local business: This can be a cool way to learn about managing a business, working with customers, or discovering how products are made.
• Wildlife rehab facility: Introduce students to the people who help injured wild animals recover and live free once again.

Virtual Field Trip Ideas

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The terrific thing about virtual field trips is that they eliminate so much of the hassle. No need to collect permission slips, arrange for buses, or recruit chaperones. Plus, they’re usually free!

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Field Trips by Location

If you live in one of these cities, check out some of our favorite spots.

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• Top 10 Washington D.C. Field Trip Ideas

Field Trip Tips and Resources

There’s a lot to do when you’re organizing an off-site field trip. These resources are here to help.

• Preparing Parent Chaperones for a Field Trip
• Free Printable Field Trip and School Permission Forms To Make Your Life Easier
• Things To Do Before Taking Your Students on a Major Field Trip
• Mistakes To Avoid When Planning a Field Trip for Students
• Why I Hate Field Trips (And How I Learned To Deal)
• Help! Is There Any Way I Can Get Out of Our End of the Year Field Trip?

Bonus: Looking for a laugh? Check out  Ways School Field Trips Are Like The Wizard of Oz !

What are your favorite field trip ideas? Come share your thoughts in the  We Are Teachers HELPLINE group on Facebook !

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Don’t pack the night before. Start packing a day or two before. You’ll remember something the next day but you’ll still be home.

Don’t bring more than you need. When you pack think of the days you’ll be on your school trip. Will you need an extra layer. Can I wear on the plane or bus? You can always pack an extra pair of underwear or socks or some extra t-shirts.  Layering is the key during a class trip. A base, a long sleeve and a jacket. Any combination to keep you cool, warm and dry.

The key to a great school trip is good footwear. Bring a good pair of broken in shoes. Not flip flops. The more comfortable you are the better you’ll enjoy your trip.

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Hi Stefan, We had a great trip. Megan was very good and informative. She was able to flex our schedule to our needs at last minute and make changes without any hesitation. This was my first trip with you guys and I enjoyed it! Thanks. If I am in charge of next year’s trip, I will definitely use your company. Thanks Melanie, Pa 2019

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Cost of year 6 school trip.. AIBU?

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My dc came home from school today with a letter for a school residential. It's for 4 nights in the UK, at an activity centre. The children will be doing things like canoeing and high ropes. The cost is £360. Aibu to think this cost is too high? I would prefer a shorter trip and a lower price, I am concerned that families on lower incomes will struggle to afford this.

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571 votes. Final results.

Seems standard to me. Ours was 440 (cancelled) for 4 nights

If you do not think it is worth it, then decline politely and do so now, not last minute.

Ours is 290 for 4 nights in October. It's about average I think.

Wow I thought ours was bad at 200 for 2 nights but actually preferable...

Pretty standard. Our school helps out with coat for those who can't afford it.

Them price is quite high, but that is paying for 4 day’s worth of activities delivered by trained staff, all meals, night supervision, travel to and from the centre, accommodation. It breaks down to £90 a day. It’s excellent value. If you’re unable to afford it, speak to the school - they may be able to help put.

My stepdaughter’s school sent out a poll with the option of either £50 cost for activity days or £210 for a 2 night residential. I think 4 nights is a bit too long.

It’s average I think. We were around £400 3 years ago, it’s a lot of money. The school gave parents almost a year to pay for it but for some parents it’s completely out of reach.

My DD'S was a similar price last year. You will probably get a varied response depending on geographic location.

£400 Monday - Friday. We are fortunate that we can afford it but it's a lot of money. I'm just thinking about it in terms of DD having some independence from her family for a week.

That sounds about right. Is that for this term or next year? Parents on FSM may get some discount.

My residential 25 years ago was £120. So I'd say £400 in today's money would be about right

Ours was £200 for 2 nights, 3 days so sounds about right really. It was cancelled due to covid though which was shit so I used the refund to buy his secondary school uniform which made my eyes water.

It's a lot of money I agree l, but fairly standard for a 4 night trip with all travel, food, transport etc included. I think Dd's was around £400 a few years ago. It's not compulsory and most schools will have some sort of hardship fund for parents who are struggling.

I think it's a lot of money to find. Probably good value for what they get, but it's a long trip and a lot of money for the age. It would not be well received at our school - a lot of families would not pay and the school can't help all of them. We could afford it but I wouldn't want to unless DD was very keen. I can only think it's a wealthy demographic where they have experience of parents shelling out these kinds of prices.

Similar price as ours last year, less than an hour away. Ours could be paid in several instalments.

It's a huge amount of money for most families - whatever happened to going to the nearest YHA. Our year 6 trip was cancelled thank God. Somebody is making a lot of money out of the parents I.e.£400 x 30 kids for 3 or 4 nights = a huge amount of money!

What do you think the school can do about it? They will have reserved x number of places with the company that are organising this and that is the price they are being charged. I have no doubt they have shopped about and that's basically the cost of a trip like this. You either go on it or don't. You don't suggest the school try and re-arrange something completely different, however. Whoever is trip organiser will have done a fair bit of work pulling this together. They won't start again from scratch because some parents would prefer something different. This is the trip that's being offered. And yes, FSM children should have the opportunity to go, paid for by a school welfare fund.

Fairly standard I think. Ours was £290 two years ago.

Ours was around that. Families on free school meals get about a third off, as they can discount the educational element of it and pay for that with the pupil premium. There's a charitable fund parents can apply for if they can't afford it. I applied for my first two DCs and had the full cost (minus the free school meals discount) paid for, as I was a student nurse and couldn't afford it. I paid for DD this year (still get FSM discount as they remain eligible until they leave school, even if income goes up). I imagine most schools have some kind of fund they can apply for if needed. I remember my school had 2 trips, one that was around £100 and one that was about 3x that (and this was mid 90s). Me and some of the other poorer kids went on the cheap one, it was pretty crap and only a handful of us went. Then we got to hear about the amazing time the other kids had on the better trip!

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If you do not think it is worth it, then decline politely and do so now, not last minute. Erm thanks for that.. what makes you think I would decline last minute?

Also - just remember how many UK holidays have absolutely rocketed in price due to Covid! All UK providers seem to have used this as an excuse to hoik their prices up, knowing that families can't get abroad and people are desperate to get away after the last year or so. I imagine schools are finding the same with school trip places.

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When is it OK to take your kids out of school for vacation?

"We can’t keep taking trips during the school year because you’re getting older, and it’s getting harder to miss school," I told my daughter. But here’s the thing: I’ve been telling my 11-year-old daughter this for at least the past three years.

Every year, like so many other families, we struggle to decide whether we should take our children out of school for a family vacation. Whatever the reason might be – smaller crowds, lower prices, a great opportunity – families have lots to weigh before pulling kids out of school for a vacation during the school year.

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Mom of three and longtime educator Holly Hatcher-Frazier sees both sides of the coin. When she was in a school leadership position, she discouraged parents from taking family vacations during the school year.

“It is disruptive to learning and the curriculum is designed to account for regularly scheduled school vacations set by the administration," Hatcher-Frazier said. "Taking additional vacations throughout the school year can hinder academic progress for a student because there may be gaps in instruction due to absences.”

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However, the Pittsburgh mom who gained fame when she starred with her daughter Nia on the reality show "Dance Moms" said the emotional side creeps in when you're looking at it from the other side of family travel.

"I can find valid reasons to justify that decision and there is no denying family vacations can be incredibly educational, worthwhile experiences. However, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of pulling kids out of school for family vacations, I would still err on the side of resisting the urge. Of course, there are extenuating circumstances that may be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities which need to be considered."

That’s exactly what happened to my family. We were given a chance to travel on an Adventures by Disney trip to South Africa. The 10-day trip was packed with amazing experiences , including safaris, first-hand accounts of apartheid and Nelson Mandela, and African cultural experiences. It was an opportunity we couldn't pass up, even though it meant taking the kids out of school to do it.

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The problem was the trip was scheduled for right after the school year started. In situations like this, Hatcher-Frazier said if you decide to take the trip, you should talk to school officials as soon as possible.

"Telling the school the day before that your child will be missing school for a week for a family vacation does not usually sit well for many," she said.

Hatcher-Frazier also noted that it's not a fair expectation to assume teachers will prepare work ahead of time for your child for unexcused absences.

"Curating lesson plans for an individual child is creating more work for a teacher in addition to the teachers' regular responsibilities, lesson plans and workload," she explained. "If parents treat the school officials with reasonable expectations, courtesy, and respect, then I think most schools will try their best to work together with parents to ensure the success of the child."

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Once I saw the itinerary for our trip to South Africa, I knew there would be no time for schoolwork. It was a jam-packed family trip, but it was filled with activities that included some extraordinary form of learning every single day. And from the first day of the trip I knew we made the right decision to experience this family vacation, even though it meant missing school.

Every day was filled with educational experiences, from something as simple as learning that traffic lights in South Africa are called robots to finding out the meaning behind all the colors of the South African flag. The animal interactions on the trip were unreal, and with them came lessons on the lions, giraffes, monkeys, and everything else we saw. 

By the end of our first safari ride, my three kids were even able to tell which animal left the droppings we saw. They were also taught how to make a toothbrush out of tree branches and what tree bark can be ground down to make toothpaste. There was tons of information thrown at my children, and I do wonder what they will retain. My daughter kept a daily journal, which I know we’ll all continue to look back on to help remind us what we learned and how we learned it.

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Once we returned home, there was some makeup work that needed to be done, but everyone, including my kids' teachers and school administrators, agreed this was an incredible experience. 

Hatcher-Frazier said, in the end, trust your gut.

"You know your child best and whether or not this is a vacation that can't wait until an upcoming school break. Parents need to consider the consequences of their child missing school. Does your child work independently? Most likely, your child will have to do work on their own without the help of an instructor or in-class discussion if they miss class. Does your child take initiative?"

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Truth be told, in the weeks after the trip, my daughter struggled a bit with all the makeup work. There were some nights when I questioned if we made the right decision because I hated seeing her so stressed. In the future, I’m not sure we’ll be so quick to take our children out of school for a trip we can easily reschedule. However, if another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises, we’ll give it careful consideration.

Once all the work was made up, my daughter told me she would 100% do the trip again. As a family, I think we made the right choice. We have amazing memories we talk about daily. The family vacation allowed us to make friends with people from all over the world whom we otherwise would have never met, and it taught my children to differentiate between rhino poop and zebra poop – a lesson I don’t think they’ll ever learn in the classroom. 

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Residential trips for schools – We need collaboration and more government funding for school trips

Is a night away for every child too much to ask for, asks YHA’s Alison Stevens

In 2019, Landscapes Review was published . This independent review, asked for by the government, looked into whether the protections for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty were still fit for purpose.

In the report, lead reviewer Julian Glover called for “a night in a national landscape for every child”.

This is a bold ambition, but one which is achievable with support, collaboration and central government funding.

Only when we do this will the outdoors will be truly inclusive.

There are currently around ten million pupils attending primary schools and secondary schools in the UK. A night in a national landscape would mean at least one residential school trip experience for every one of those pupils at some point in their school career.

I estimate this to be around one million outdoor experiences a year.

Achievable? Absolutely.

Generation Green programme

In 16 months, the Generation Green project , funded by a £2.5 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund grant, reached more than 100,000 young people aged seven and above, giving them meaningful opportunities to connect with the outdoors.

This project wasn’t just the work of YHA, the organisation I work for. Far from it, in fact.

We know that we can only succeed if we work with others, which is why we formed Access Unlimited – a coalition of 15 not-for-profit quality outdoor education providers.

At YHA our mantra is “Because where you go changes who you become.” To make real meaningful change, we’ve learnt that it isn’t just where you go, but who you take on the journey with you, and who you meet on the way.

Together with Scouts, Girlguiding, The Field Studies Council, The Outward Bound Trust and the ten National Parks in England, we’ve made a real difference.

Combined expertise and experience

It is through working together, using our combined expertise and learning from one another, that we’ve been able to ensure that we reach those young people who would benefit the most from this funding.

YHA’s pot of Generation Green funding provided more than 1,800 fully-funded day stays and residential activity breaks alone.

Demand for the breaks was unprecedented. A simple digital marketing campaign in May 2021 resulted in demand outstripping places by 400%.

We were able to offer funded breaks to 62 schools – all of which were new to YHA and hadn’t been on a trip with us before. However, we are acutely aware of the very real need for more of these opportunities, particularly in light of pandemic.

Our partners reported similar levels of high demand.

This phase of the Generation Green project ended in March 2022 but over this time we’ve seen the power of the collective reach of 15 partner organisations.

We will continue to work together as a coalition to make a difference. We’re rightly proud of our collective achievements, but this is tempered by frustration and concern.

With the gap between rich and poor widening and more families falling into poverty, more children than ever are missing out because their parents can’t afford a school trip.

Proven benefits for students

According to the World Health Organisation, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the time someone is 18, and one in ten school children have a diagnosable mental health condition.

Giving young people the opportunity to see how the outdoors can be explored all year round, and introducing positive, active behaviours, habits and key skills in young people can have life-long benefits to mental health.

Experiencing a different environment

At YHA we see first-hand the benefits of residential outdoor activity breaks from the thousands of schools we work with each year.

Wayne Norrie is CEO of Greenwood Academies Trust which operates more than 35 academies in some of the most deprived areas of the UK.

He’s a residential trips for schools advocate, saying:

“When children participate in outdoor learning experiences, they benefit in so many ways. Activity programmes increase a child’s confidence, develops their independence, aids their social skills and gives them an opportunity to experience an environment different to the one they are familiar with. These are all vital life skills, and it’s so important all children are offered access to visits, not just those who have a family that can afford it.”

Covid legacy on residential trips for schools

Covid has also shown us the value so many of us place on accessing nature and culture.

The stark reality is that over two million young people faced lockdown without access to a garden or local green space.

Half a million children also missed out on a school residential during the pandemic. The inequalities of access to the outdoors and green spaces that existed pre-Covid have only been compounded by the pandemic. 

Residentials played an important role supporting young people returning to the classroom following lockdown. The Outward Bound Trust’s Generation Green fully-funded adventurous activities days helped young people aged 11-17 adjust to life post-lockdown, giving them confidence and a new motivation to return to school, as well as opening their eyes to consider a career in the outdoors.

Research by the University of Cumbria in 2019 found that the profound and transformative impact that residential experiences and educational visits can have on pupils was significantly greater for ‘vulnerable’ pupils.

Without further funding how can we ensure that all young people are being included in and given access to the outdoors?

Long-term we need central government funding. This would enable Glover’s ambition to be achieved.

In Defra’s response to Glover’s review, it said “Programmes such as Generation Green demonstrate that national-scale partnerships and coordinated collaboration can augment what our lead partners are already doing so well”, so we’re hopeful of further funding.

The future of school residentials

If you’re a school looking for school trip ideas and immediate options for support and funding, they are out there, but they’re limited.

Because YHA is a charity, it can support schools which are on the DfE/WG deprived schools list and have high numbers of children in receipt of pupil premium by offering an education subsidy discount .

Pupil premium can be used to subsidise or fully pay for the cost of a residential. A number of residential providers, including YHA, also offer bursary and funded places for pupils in receipt of pupil premium.

There needs, however, to be continued funding from central government for projects like Generation Green which are underpinned by national and local collaboration.

We know they work. If we fail to create sustainable connections to the outdoors for young people then, without continued funding, we risk losing some of the nation’s most vital assets – like youth hostels and many more social tourism organisations that enable schools to access the outdoors.

Consider for a moment the impact this would have on a young person who has never seen the sea, a sheep in a field or the landscape of a National Park.

It’s a long road ahead of us. Until we get there, we can only do our best to make residentials as affordable and accessible to all schools as possible.

How to save on a residential school trip

• Book in low season. A residential in winter means lower costs but no less outcome for children if you take a ‘whatever the weather’ approach.
• Save with a self-led residential. Plan and deliver your own activities rather than using an instructor. Use free resources for outdoor activities, created as part of Generation Green, from YHA and National Parks .
• Go local. Use a local outdoor adventure centre, residential centre or provider to save on travel costs.
• Use your pupil premium. This can be used to subsidise or fully pay for the cost of a residential.
• Access bursaries and funding. A number of residential providers, like Rock UK and YHA, offer bursaries and funded places for pupils in receipt of pupil premium.

Alison Stevens is head of education and youth at YHA (England & Wales) and Generation Green Programme Director. Follow YHA on Twitter at @yhaofficial .

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