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Why Kayaking is a Great Choice on a School Trip
Our partner centres offer kayaking at a range of locations across the UK and Europe. It is one of the most engaging activities you can include as part of a school residential because it gives students the chance to try something new, work together, and enjoy time outdoors in a safe and structured environment. Kayaking also allows students to develop practical skills that can be applied to other activities, making it a versatile addition to any programme.
While kayaking is just one part of a varied programme, it can help set a positive tone for the day. Teachers often find that a session on the water helps the group settle, build confidence, and stay focused for other activities throughout the trip. It also encourages students to step outside their comfort zone and take part in something completely different from their usual school day.
Benefits of Kayaking for School Groups include:
o Teamwork
Students learn to communicate, coordinate movements, and support each other. It strengthens group relationships and encourages cooperation across all activities.
o Confidence Building
Trying a new activity gives pupils a sense of achievement. Managing a kayak on the water often boosts self-belief and helps students recognise their own abilities.
o Physical Activity
Kayaking keeps students active in a way that feels enjoyable. It supports balance, coordination, and general fitness while providing something different to land-based challenges.
o Focus and Resilience
Being on the water encourages concentration and patience. Students learn to handle small challenges, build resilience and problem-solving skills that carry over to other parts of the trip.
o Connection with the Outdoors
Kayaking places students in a natural environment that many may not experience at home. It is often one of the most memorable parts of a residential experience.
o Variety in the Activities
Including kayaking adds balance to a multi-activity schedule. It complements land-based sessions and evening events while keeping students engaged throughout the residential.
Making the Most of Kayaking on a School Residential
Our trips combine kayaking with a range of other activities, from climbing and archery to team challenges and bushcraft. Teachers can focus on helping students get the most from the day, knowing that equipment, safety, instructors, accommodation, and meals are all taken care of.
Incorporating kayaking as part of a multi-activity residential helps create a well-rounded and engaging experience. It offers students practical skills, personal growth, and memorable moments on the water, all within the structure of a wider programme. By blending kayaking with other activities, teachers can deliver a school residential that is both educational and enjoyable, giving pupils a variety of experiences they will carry with them long after the trip.
Where can you go in the UK for a kayaking adventure?
o Call of the Wild Adventure
o Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
o Budden’s Activity Centre
o Ghyll Head
o Land and Wave
o Skern Lodge
o Lochranza Centre
Where can I go in Europe?
o Cala Canyelles
o Dolomites Adventure
