Inspiring residential trips for secondary schools

Support your KS3 students to become confident and resilient learners

A Rootd residential trip for secondary schools gives students the chance to unplug from screens, switch off from daily distractions and discover just how much they can thrive together in the outdoors.

Through a wide range of adventure activities, students gain practical hands-on experience while developing core life skills, such as problem solving and teamwork. And most importantly, they have a great time, forging new friendships and building a real sense of community across the year group.

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Rootd Residential Trips for Secondary Schools to ease transition

With group activities that boost teamwork and inspire collaboration, a Rootd residential is the perfect way to bring students together in nature - encouraging new friendships and creating a strong sense of community as a year group.

An autumn residential at the start of Year 7 can form a valuable part of the settling-in experience for students, helping them to widen their friendship group and make new connections. It can also be a great way to celebrate the end of their first year at secondary school in the summer months, whilst giving teachers the opportunity to get to know students better and identify their strengths and skills.

Over 95% of schools choose to return to Rootd, confident that every trip will be a success

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Character-building activities

Our activities are carefully designed to challenge and excite KS3 students. From high ropes to potholing, they’re a great way to build confidence and resilience, and support your school’s character education.

Our bushcraft activities

These team activities are designed to put students’ survival skills to the test, and you can choose from, shelter building, water filtration, fire lighting, foraging and campfire cooking.

Our team building games

Our team building games are focused on getting students working together on fun and challenging activities to build stronger friendships and develop problem-solving skills. This can be a very bonding experience for students, and you’ll often see new friendships formed.

Rootd instructors walking down a woodland path

Inspiring instructors who lead by example

Our trained instructors will be with you throughout your stay, leading the activities and getting stuck in themselves. They work hard to connect and motivate all students, making your stay as stress-free as possible for you.

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Secondary school trips

Rootd staff are brilliant and make it so easy for us

The staff are brilliant and are what sets Rootd apart from other trip providers. They are open with their communication, consistent with their delivery and make it as easy as possible for us.
G Shone, Head of Year 7, Harris Beckenham

Every child can be themselves

The woods don't differentiate, every child can be themselves. Bushcraft teaches soft skills and life skills. Students have the freedom to be outside in the elements which is so sadly lacking in some of their lives
D Mullett, Head of Year 7, Parmiters School

Enjoyed watching our students find new limits

I loved it. I felt complete trust in the Rootd staff and was able to sit back and enjoy watching our students find new limits. Read the case study
P Ball, Head of Year 8 at Ryde School with Upper Chine

New friendships, positive relationships and pride in achievements

We are already seeing the impact of our Rootd Adventure now we are back at school in the new friendships that are formed, positive relationships with new teachers being built and the girls having pride in all that they have achieved.
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R Halke, Assistant Principal at Harris Girls' School

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Secondary school residential trips close to London

When you choose a Rootd secondary school residential trip, there are no long coach journeys with students cooped up on a coach for hours. Our woodland locations are conveniently close to London.

Our Hertfordshire activity centre

Located just north of Watford, set in 95 acres of meadows and natural woodland, our Hertfordshire activity centre is within easy reach of the M1 and M25. Quick travel times means more time spent enjoying and exploring the outdoors.

Accommodation for all seasons

With tents for six, complete with bunk beds and a fun chill out area, our bell tent village is a great option for spring and summer. Throughout autumn and winter, students love getting cosy in our fully equipped lodges and woodland pods.

Here’s a summary of what makes a Rootd secondary school trip stand out

A programme tailored to your needs
A choice of 1-night adventures to 3-night stays
Bushcraft, survival and adventure activities designed to create independent learners
Professional instructors to lead all activities
Flexible indoor and outdoor accommodation for year-round adventures
Nutritious meals that cater to dietary requirements
A full programme of evening activities

Case studies

28 July 2025