Character-Building Outdoor Activities

Bring out the best in your group with our adventurous and nature-based activities

When children dare to leave their comfort zone and try new activities, their confidence can really soar. So, we make sure we include exciting and challenging activities in all our school residential trips.

We want them to learn new skills, rise to new challenges and discover what they can really achieve in the freedom of the outdoors - all whilst having a great time together! We want children to leave a Rootd Residential trip feeling more confident, resilient and proud of what they've accomplished in their time away from home.

Abseiling

Abseiling increases confidence and resilience through a challenging height-based activity. Experience a real sense of acheivement as you successfully lower yourself down the abseiling wall with guidance and encouragement from our instructors.

Archery

Feel like Robin Hood as you go for gold amongst the trees. Requiring precision, control, and a steady hand, archery is challenging and rewarding. Cheering on teammates is a must for this activity, and many children discover a talent for this new skill.

children on residential trip building buggy

BUGGY BUILD

Work as the ultimate team by learning and combining rope skills and tying knots with communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, to build a robust and working buggy from scratch before putting the buggy to the test and winning the race! Laughter guaranteed!

instructor teaching survival on residential trip

bushcraft

Survive together in nature! Work together to build a woodland shelter. Learn how to safely use a fire steel and build the perfect campfire to roast marshmallows! Bushcraft improves teamwork and cooperation whilst development a better understanding of our natural resources.

CAMPFIRE

No trip would be complete without an evening around the campfire! Get together with your group to share stories and sing songs, while unwinding from an active day and coming together for some light-hearted fun and hot chocolat before bedtime.

children putting on harness on residential trip

CLIMBING

Develop your confidence and trust as you work out the best route up this outdoor climbing wall with a real crag feel. This session offers you a chance to challenge yourself on an individual level as well as be supportive and part of a wider team.

CRATESTACKING

Who can build and climb the highest tower? Communication and problem-solving skills are stacked together in this fun and challenging activity, pushing you to your personal limits whilst encouraging communication, teamwork, and most importantly having fun!

children taking part in evening games on residential trip

EVENING ACTIVITIES

The adventure doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Our fun evening activity programme includes Cresta Run toboggans, team games and even the chance to put your detective hats on to solve a mystery in our Cluedo Challenge.

FOREST GAMES

Play and exploration is at the heart of every Rootd adventure. In between the adrenaline filled activities, take part in woodland games inspired by the natural world. Unplug, switch on, and have fun!

HIGH ROPES

Feel the adrenaline as you reach new heights whilst conquering the vertical obstacle course, tackling ladders, traverses, and balance beams. Push yourself whilst practising dexterity and control to feel a real sense of achievement.

engaging with nature at Rootd Adventure Hertfordshire

NATURE ENGAGEMENT

Explore the woodland through games and activities and discover all the fascinating life within it. This fun and interactive session looks at the smallest to the largest of our living things with topics including; Terrific Trees, Animal Antics, and Interesting Invertebrates.

NIGHTLINE

Fancy being an Arctic explorer? How about in a Blizzard! Put your trust in your partner to guide you around the obstacle course… whilst blindfolded! Fantastic for developing communication and concentration.

pupils working together on residential trip

TEAM CHALLENGE

Our teambuilding challenges and games encourage collaborative working, improving communication and social skills. And rather than encouraging competitiveness, we encourage children to support each other to reach shared goals.

UNDERGROUND TUNNELS

Built to replicate a real caving network, with varying widths of tunnels, squeezes, a corkscrew and chambers. Face your fears while experiencing the thrill of potholing in a safe environment and exploring like never before. This is an activity you won't forget!

Our school trip activities

We offer a wide range of activities on a Rootd school trip, giving them the chance to try new activities out of their comfort zone, uncover hidden strengths and above all have fun!

Which ones would your students pick?

Survivor Bushcraft
Discover the skills needed to thrive in nature, including shelter building, fire lighting and roasting marshmallows!
Explorers
Discover more about our wonderful British woodlands through tree identification, bug hunts, woodland crafts and nature-based games.
Archery
Cheer on your teammates as they go for gold!
Crate stacking
Develop communication and problem-solving skills through a fun and challenging activity.
Cresta Run
Cheer each other on as you whizz down the Cresta Run!
High ropes
Feel the adrenaline as you reach new heights whilst conquering obstacles.
Potholing
Face your fears with this unique caving experience.
Forest games
Discover new friendships whilst enjoying nature-based games.
Scavenger hunts
Explore the woodland whilst finding all the treasures nature has to offer.
Team Challenge
Improve teamwork and communication through team games and puzzles.

Looking to take your Bushcraft to the next level?

At Rootd, our bushcraft trips offer a unique back-to-nature experience, introducing children to the potential for adventure in the great outdoors. Our bushcraft-focused trips are about more than just outdoor survival - they are about thriving and forming a deeper connection with nature.

With a choice of 1-3 night bushcraft trips, activities are designed to promote team-work, resilience and confidence. Check out our Bushcraft trips for Year 5+

Not sure whether your students are more suited to a Rootd multi-activity trip or a Bushcraft focused adventure? Read our guide to help you choose.