Busy, fun days, being away with friends, along with reassurance from the school team and our experienced staff helps to settle children quickly.

Yes, boys and girls will have separate tents or pods.  Your school will be responsible for organising accommodation groupings.

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, your child will be encouraged to rise to new challenges, test their limits and uncover …

You can see a full list of what your child needs to pack for the trip here. A packing list will also be sent to your child’s teacher before the trip.

We find that children settle better when they don’t have outside contact, as this can encourage homesickness. Instead, we recommend that all communication goes via your school, who will be able to answer any questions and contact you in case of emergency.

All Rootd instructors are outdoor first-aid trained. The school will be responsible for appointing a first-aider who will be the first point of contact for any basic first aid.

We request that children don’t bring any electronic devices with them, including mobile phones, tablets or electronic games. This is a great opportunity for them to fully unplug from their screens and immerse themselves in the activities on camp, without distractions. We are also unable to store them safely on camp.