Primary Schools Information
Outdoor education and residential experience for children is an important part of their learning and development and here at Everdon we have a wide range of opportunities for children to participate.
National Curriculum
Our activities are designed to complement the National Curriculum in all areas from Foundation Stage onwards. They are a unique way to improve self-esteem, motivation, confidence and team work. The learning experience is challenging and enjoyable and helps to encourage positive personal development.
Each activity is linked to both the Every Child Matters and the Learning Outside the Classroom agendas.
Residential and Day Courses
The Centre offers a variety of programmes but can also develop programmes to meet your exact requirements.
Take a look at our slide show
In the woods you could become an artist or design a mini-shelter
discover how the trees feed themselves or even give one a hug.
Use your skills to find out who lives here
from the smallest to the largest
and even track them through the woods
Have a go at building a shelter
even using natural materials.
Once you’ve built your shelter have a go at
fire lighting without matches
and cook your own marshmallows
Down at the river you could study the meander
making a sketch of it or the surrounding area,
measure the flow of the stream
to discover how fast it goes, even compare with another part.
You could measure the depth of the river
creating a cross section for your study,
or how about dipping in the stream
who lives here? Are they different from the woodland animals?
At Newnham Hill we have our own
or you could try out our blind trail.
Try your hand at bird watching
or learn about history at Fawsley.
At Braunston study the history of the canals
and discover how big you could build your boat.
Back at the Centre you can take part in our team and problem solving games or we could bring them to your school.
Whatever you’d like to do, we can do most activities either at our Centre or at your own site.
Where can you take part?
We work at a variety of sites around Everdon or we can come to your school premises or local area. Please contact us to check suitability of local sites.
Please note: For day groups you will need to arrange for your coach to stay with you for the day. We will need the coach to transfer the group between the Centre and activity site.
What do you need to bring?
We provide:
- water proof jackets
- wellingtons (if needed)
- specialist equipment such as nets and magnifying glasses.
Please bring:
- lunch for day visits
- suitable clothing for the season
Residential visits
- A recommended clothing and kit list will be sent to you with the booking information.
How much does it cost?
- £9.50 per child for day visits
- Adults free on day visits
- Contact us about costs for delivering at your own site
- Residential trips costs will be calculated depending on your requirements.
How do you book?
Contact us to check availability and reserve your date, you can:
We will:
- check availability and will then contact you to confirm the date
- reserve your preferred date for fourteen days
- send you an information pack and booking form