Outdoor Adventurous Activities for Schools and Youth Groups :: Bewl Water Outdoor Centre, Bewl Water, Kent, UK.

Our state of the art, residential centre still has vacancies for 2010 - up to 36 beds available - give us a call on 01892 890716

As well as the outstanding activity programmes we have always offered we are now able to offer group accommodation for up to 36 people all with en-suite facilities. Bewl Water is now the perfect place for your residential. Sign up for one of our fabulous activity packages to make your trip the trip of a lifetime.

Why Outdoor Education?

Every visit, whether it is a 'one off' or a series of visits provides a unique opportunity for students to respond to challenges in a variety of conditions and, for example, experience and develop an understanding of:
· The principles of safety in the outdoors and risk management.
· The techniques and skills specific to an outdoor adventurous activity.
· Relating to others - peers, teachers and instructors.
· Working/ playing in a variety of roles including sharing, working as a team member, being led and leading others.

Outdoor education directly contributes to three of the five outcomes of the "Every Child Matters" agenda and indirectly to the other two. It is seen as a key element in a rounded education and Ofsted look for a balanced curriculum that includes education outside of the classroom. Central Government also identifies the importance of outdoor learning and is pushing forward best practice with its Manifesto for Out of Classroom Learning.

Why Us?

We are the best!

The locations we use are outstanding; our staff are exactly the people you want to be taught by; our equipment is modern and well maintained; and our centre is new and specially designed to our specification.

Each programme is:

Tailored to suit your requirements
Staffed by qualified and experienced Instructors
Designed to be exciting, educational and enjoyable for all the students.

Each visit will provide a unique opportunity for students to respond to challenges in a variety of conditions and, for example, experience and develop an understanding of:

The principles of safety in the outdoors, the techniques and skills specific to an activity or outdoor pursuit.
Relating to others-peers, teachers and instructors.
Working/playing in a variety of roles including sharing, working as a team member, being led and leading others

What is available?

Residential Accommodation for up to 36 in en suite rooms.
Programmes which support the National Curriculum and Youth Service Curriculum
Personal and Social Development Courses
Specialist courses in Dinghy Sailing, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Powerboating, Teambuilding and Orienteering.
Cross Curricular Courses
Induction Courses
Mixed Activity Courses The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme

Need Advice on Organising a Trip?

Give us a call on 01892 890716 and we will be happy to help.

If you represent a Kent School or Youth Group you should also contact your Educational Visit Coordinator (EVC) within your school/ group or contact Kent's Outdoor Education Unit,

outdoor.education@kent.gov.uk http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/policy/offsite.cfm

In addition to providing guidance and advice on offsite visits, they:

Approve visits which include Outdoor Adventurous Activites or travel overseas.
provide Educational Visit Coordinator (EVC) training.
Advise on activity providers.