Yes, there will be other schools there when you’re on site, but not within your bell tent or pod village. You will have exclusive use of your camp facilities and use of the shower block at an allotted time. The dining area will be booked and used separately by your school during your allocated mealtimes. All activities will take place …
Do we have to pay for teachers to go on the trip?
No, for every 10 students a teacher will receive a free place on the trip.
How do children benefit from going on a Rootd school trip?
When children come on a Rootd school trip, they have a unique opportunity to switch off from the demands of daily life and experience the freedom of the outdoors with their friends – making unforgettable memories together. With the support of our Rootd team members, children are encouraged to rise to new challenges, test their limits and uncover their potential. …
What type of accommodation do you offer at Rootd?
We offer a range of accommodation at our Phasels Wood activity camp. We have two bell tent villages, which are ideal for the summer months, and one pod village which is available all year round. Our bell tents sleep up to 6 children on bunk beds, and the tents are fitted with coir matting flooring, storage and outside lighting. Our …
What will children be doing when they’re not taking part in activities?
Between activities and before mealtimes, children will have the chance to enjoy some free time together, supervised by teachers. We have chill out areas on camp where they can play games in outdoor and sheltered areas. Games bags are provided, and children can plan table tennis in all three camps. Children will also have the chance to relax and unwind …
What can children expect when they first arrive on camp?
When children first arrive at our Rootd camp, they’ll be greeted by our friendly Rootd team at the coach park. The camp lead will introduce themselves to both the children and teachers, before walking them to their camp and showing them around. Children will have the opportunity to explore their accommodation and settle in before starting their activities.
How do you make sure allergies are catered for safely during mealtimes?
We take food safety very seriously. To make sure allergies are catered for safely during mealtimes, we implement a 5-step process: We communicate with schools before the trip to ensure we’re fully prepared and that camp leaders are notified of any allergies. During mealtimes, both the camp leader and lead teacher will be present when food is served to provide …
Are there shower facilities on site?
Yes, we have a dedicated Rootd shower block on site with children’s showers and adult-only showers. Our teacher woodland pods come with their own ensuite bathroom with shower facilities.
What arrangements do you have in place in case of bad weather?
All activities will still go ahead if we experience bad weather during your trip. It’s likely that there will be cold spells or at least some rain, but as long as children have enough layers and waterproof clothing we find they’re generally happy to take part in outdoor activities – undeterred by the British weather! We also have plenty of …
Do you cater for special dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes, we cater for all dietary requirements, as long as we’re made aware of them in advance of the trip. We ask schools and groups to request this information from parents at least 8 weeks prior to the trip and share this with us, so we can ensure we’re fully prepared for your visit.