Primary Schools
Longridge is an ideal location for primary schools pupils to supplement their learning in areas of their curriculum such as Geography, Science, and Physical Education, while the beauty of the site itself and the new experiences of the courses provide an ideal base for work in English writing.
Citizenship can gain practical application through a residential trip, which can be tailored to meet the needs of the young people. Our residential courses can develop confidence and responsibility, giving young people opportunities to work together on practical tasks, and exercise the important social skills of teamwork and leadership. The activities assist pupils to develop their physical skills, learn new ones, and support each other as they face new challenges.
Schools can use Longridge all the year round and in a number of ways. There are our day and overnight activity packages. We also offer preparation courses to give less experienced pupils the confidence and skills before a full-day or overnight stay. And we provide follow-up sessions to sustain the learning developed on the full-day and overnight residential courses.
Below is a selection of our courses. However, we recognise that each school has its own requirements for pupil activity. With this in mind, please remember that all of these can be adapted, and courses can be created to respond to the needs of your school and of your pupils’ learning. To discuss your requirements please telephone or e-mail our office.
Environmental Studies – October through to March, £2.00 per pupil for 2 hours.
Opportunities for learning include:
- Weir trips: these offer an opportunity for pupils to see for themselves how a river changes. Our instructors are able to highlight the geographical features of a river course and the importance of locks and weirs. If weather permits, pupils have the opportunity to work a lock and see a weir in operation.
- Field studies: we have nature trails, which include pond dipping and a chance to see rare flora and fauna. Above all, they offer the chance for young people to be outdoors and to be a part of nature.
- Orienteering: map work is a vital part of a child’s learning and we offer a fun way of understanding maps, compasses and our geography, via a number of field and wood courses that suit a mix of abilities.
Preparing for an Overnight Trip – October through to March, £3.00 per pupil for a half-day including one or more activities. £5.00 for a full day of activities. Activities include:
- Making a shelter. Depending on age, this can be as simple as putting up a tent or as complicated as making a bivouac out of nature’s materials.
- Outdoor cooking – on an open fire or on a BBQ.
- Campcraft – how to light and sustain a fire safely, using tools and equipment.
- Preparing a campsite.
- Water safety, including basic first aid, and keeping dry and keeping safe.
- How to pack a bag and what you need to take with you and why.
Sustaining an Outdoor Experience
As a RYA and BCU training centre we can work with you to create programmes for your pupils that will allow them to work towards a recognised activity qualification. This can be as part of the school day or as a regular after-school or pre-school activity.
Broadening Horizons - Visiting during the summer (March – October).
Opportunities for learning include:
Day Visits
We have a number of standard day activity packages designed to suit a school timetable.
- Bronze Day – package of rafting, team challenge and kayaking, £20.00 per pupil
- Silver Day – package of dragon boating, kayaking and climbing, £28.00 per pupil
- Gold Day – package of sailing, kayaking and canoeing, £40.00 per pupil.
Open Days – package of various activities from £5.00 per pupil. These days are devised as ‘try us out’ sessions and are usually run in March and September. If you are interested in one of these, please contact our bookings office, who will notify you as the dates become available.
We welcome the opportunity to devise bespoke packages for schools and can advise on suitable activities and timings.
Overnight Experiences
The ultimate way to enjoy our beautiful site is to stay with us, either on one of our campsites or in our bunk-house accommodation. Your programme with us can be tailored to suit your individual requirements but as a guide you would be looking at the following costs per pupil:
- Overnight stay self-catering with 3 x activities, £20.00 per pupil per 24 hours
- Overnight stay self-catering with 4 x activities, £25.00 per pupil per 24 hours
- Overnight stay self-catering with 5 x activities, £30.00 per pupil per 24 hours
For indoor accommodation add £2.50 per person per 24 hours.
Full catering of breakfast, lunch and dinner add £10.00 per person to the prices
Y6 Activity Courses
These courses are designed to encourage team building, leadership skills and to promote co-operation, co-ordination, consideration and communication. Specifically created for students who are facing the transition to senior school, to allow them to take the change in their stride and to develop skills to cope with a larger school environment.
These courses can be run as a day of activity or can also include an overnight experience.
For Teachers
We offer free inset training days in March and September.
