Take learning beyond the classroom

Give your pupils a day to explore, discover and achieve with Skern Adventure. Our school day visits combine outdoor adventure with meaningful learning, helping children build confidence, develop teamwork and discover what they are capable of.

Choose from half-day or full-day programmes led by qualified outdoor instructors.

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Two ways to experience adventure

Whether you want to bring a curriculum topic to life or plan an action-packed day of outdoor activities, we will shape the experience around your group. From exploring the North Devon coastline to tackling new challenges together, pupils learn by doing and make memories along the way.

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Curriculum Enrichment Days

Bring classroom learning to life through practical outdoor experiences. Using the shoreline and surrounding landscape, pupils explore topics through hands-on challenges that build knowledge, confidence and teamwork.

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Multi-Activity Adventure Days

Give your class the chance to try new things, get active and work together. We combine outdoor activities and challenges into a varied programme designed around your group.

Curriculum Enrichment Days

Real experiences. Practical learning.

Some of the most memorable learning happens outside the classroom. Our curriculum days connect classroom topics with real-world discovery, helping pupils investigate, question, create and solve problems in the outdoors.

We can support learning across science, English, geography, maths, history, and PE and outdoor learning. Activities might involve investigating habitats and materials, finding inspiration for creative writing, exploring maps and coastlines, applying measurement skills or discovering local history.

Science
English
Geography
Maths
History
PE & outdoor learning
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Example curriculum days

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Viking Adventure

Step back in time, learn Viking skills, build shelters and take on outdoor challenges.

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River Quest

Discover how rivers form, flow and shape the landscape, and the role they play in our environment.

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Map Work & Orienteering

Build confidence with navigation, maps, problem-solving and teamwork.

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Hartland Adventure

Explore the Hartland Coast through geology, erosion, shipwrecks and smuggling stories.

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Pirate Quest

Decode maps and clues, work together and search for hidden treasure.

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Outdoor Survival Skills

Practise shelter building, knots, fire lighting and navigation.

These themes are a starting point. Tell us what your class is studying and we can create a curriculum day around your learning goals.

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Multi-Activity Adventure Days

A day built for adventure

Sometimes the learning comes from simply getting stuck in. Our multi-activity days give pupils the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor challenges in one exciting visit. They will try new things, work alongside classmates and discover what they can achieve together.

Ideal for enrichment weeks, end-of-term experiences and groups looking for a day full of variety and shared adventure, each programme is tailored to suit your pupils. We will combine suitable activities and challenges to create a day with plenty of pace and opportunities for everyone to get involved.

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More than a day out

  • Try something new

    Step outside comfort zones in a supportive environment.

  • Work together

    Communicate, solve problems and encourage classmates.

  • Build confidence

    Experience the satisfaction of taking on a challenge.

  • Get active outdoors

    Move, explore and experience the natural environment.

  • Make memories together

    Share achievements and experiences that bring the group closer.

Plan your school day visit

Whether you have a classroom topic to explore or want to give pupils a varied day of adventure, we will help you shape the experience around your group.

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What's included?

  • A programme tailored to your group

  • Qualified outdoor instructors

  • Safety equipment and supervision

  • Pre-visit information for teachers

  • Half-day or full-day options

  • Curriculum-linked learning where required

Ready to
plan your day?

Get in touch and tell us about your group, your preferred dates and what you would like pupils to gain from their visit.

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