Action-packed residential trips for primary schools
Watch children thrive as they learn new skills and discover their potential
Our residential trips for primary schools are designed for Years 3–6 and focus on finding the adventure in nature and helping children to discover the freedom and fun of the outdoors. It’s a great introduction to outdoor learning, where children build confidence, learn new skills, make memories and have an amazing time with their friends!
Primary school residential trips for Year 3 and 4
Our one and two-night residential trips for primary schools give younger children the chance to experience being away from home for a short time, while enjoying all the adventure and fun that nature has to offer.
They also provide primary schools with a cost-effective solution, so that our trips can be as accessible to all children as possible.
Our activities are carefully chosen to support learning objectives for early KS2, including:
- Building independence
- Personal development
- The introduction of new challenges
- Developing social skills
- Building resilience
What you get with a Rootd trip for PRIMARY schools
With a Rootd school trip, there are no hidden extras. Everything is included in the price – we just ask that you bring a packed lunch for your first day.
There are three essential elements to a Rootd residential primary school trip:
Outdoor adventure activities
Archery, crate stacking, pot holing, climbing, high ropes and more to develop perseverance, build confidence and boost resilience.
Bushcraft survival skills
Team building games and activities
Our Year 6 children had a great experience. The venue was safe and the Rootd team went above and beyond to make the residential trip fun and informative. This was truly a time to remember!
Primary school residential trips for Year 5 and 6 pupils
With a choice of one, two or three-night stays, our residential trips are a great learning experience for Year 5 and 6 students, where they can learn and develop important life skills, as well as having an unforgettable time with their classmates.
With the challenges of SATs or secondary school preparation, a Rootd residential trip can be a great chance for children to build self-belief and resilience, so they can feel confident facing the future.
Or it could just be the perfect way to celebrate with their friends and create memories before going their separate ways in Year 7.
Our residential adventure programmes for Years 5 and 6 are chosen with your key learning objectives in mind. Activities can be adapted to:
- Develop team building skills
- Forge stronger relationships with peers
- Build independence and encourage perseverance
- Give pupils the opportunity to challenge themselves and try something new
- Build resilience and determination
- Encourage cooperation and communication
- Fit in with school topics to enhance classroom learning
- Provide a few days of fun and enjoyment as a reward for students’ hard work at school and a celebration of their time at Primary School
Complement your classroom learning
Our residential trips for primary schools offer a mix of creative, challenging and practical-based activities, developing skills that children can use back in the classroom, long after the trips is over.
Bushcraft and forest-schools inspired activities encourage teamwork, outdoor games help children discover the fun in nature, and evenings spent drinking hot chocolate around the campfire create magical, lasting memories.
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Get cosy in our woodland accommodation
With bell tents available for the warmer months, and lodges for the colder months, our Hertfordshire woodland accommodation offers an exciting outdoor experience for children throughout the year.
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Exciting outdoor activities for your primary school residential
We offer a wide range of adventure activities, bushcraft and team building challenges which are designed to uncover new strengths, improve confidence and above all ensure that they have great fun!
These are just some of the experiences and activities children can enjoy on a Rootd primary school residential trip:
- Fire lighting
- Abseiling
- Scavenger hunt
- Team building games
- Shelter building
- High ropes
- Traditional campfire
- Making bug hotels
- Crate stacking
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PRIMARY school residential trips close to London
Accommodation for all seasons
Here’s a summary of what you can expect from a Rootd residential trip:
- Dedicated instructors with you every step of the way
- A range of adventurous activities
- Bushcraft survival skills
- Games and activities to enjoy
- Nutritious meals that cater to dietary requirements
- Excellent shower and toilet facilities
- Evening campfires with hot chocolate and biscuits