outposts team activities for schools
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Team activities for Schools & Groups
WHO ARE
OUTPOSTS? WE ARE...
...specialists in educational outdoor
activity programmes for schools and
youth groups. We believe in giving
young people the opportunity to
develop essential life skills such as team
work, leadership and
communication, outside of the
classroom environment.
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WE ARE IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION
The Bush Camp Somerset
Our base is ‘The Bush Camp’ in Somerset. When we say Outposts is based in a
beautiful rural location we really meant it. It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
the Quantock Hills . Unbelievable that we're only 10 minutes from the M5 yet totally
secluded.
Facilities
Hot showers & eco-loos
Washing up station
Picnic tables
A big 'braai' (large campfire circle with benches & BBQ)
Large undercover shelter/area with removable sides, open fire and kitchen
Plenty of space to run around during free time
Best of all...little if no mobile reception where the young people will be!
EXTEND YOUR STAY
Why not carry the team-bonding on into the evening by staying over for a night.
WE CAN COME TO YOU
If you’d prefer, we can remove the hassle and expense of you travelling to us by
using our mobile team-building tasks to run a day at your site.
LOCATION
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Eco loos & showers
“A great day out for the newly arrived students—I am
sure many new friendships have been made - down to
the fact that the students have to communicate and
listen to one another.”
Taunton School, 2016
TEAM
ACTIVITIES
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BUSHCRAFT & SURVIVAL DAY
Our popular Bushcraft & Survival Days for schools and groups offer
offers a memorable introduction to the countryside and how to survive
off the land.
Run by experts they are informative, educational, very hands-on, great
fun and an effective team-building activity including:
Starting a fire
Building a shelter
Eating off the land and cooking it
We can also include bushcraft and survival skills into a multi-activity day
or our residential camps. Contact us to find out more.
COASTAL DAY
COASTEERING: This is a high energy activity which builds self confidence.
Students follow the foot of the cliffs, climbing and scrambling over rocks,
through gullies and rock pools and jumping into the sea, all supported
by our qualified instructors.
KAYAKING (SIT ON TOPS): After a full safety briefing from instructors and
tips on paddling techniques students climb into kayaks for some fun and
games before setting of to explore the caves, coves and inlets along the
coastline from a whole new perspective.
As well as offering a day of coastal activities, these can also form part of
a multi-day residential camp. Contact us to find out more.
TEAM-BUILDING
DAYS
FROM
£68 PPPD +VAT
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
TEAM
ACTIVITIES
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MULTI-ACTIVITY DAY
Outposts can offer an exciting day of adventurous outdoor activities for
your school or group including archery, air guns and raft-building.
The aim of the day is to help young people learn new skills such as team
work, problem-solving, decision-making and communication in a
practical, fun environment away from the classroom. It is also
designed to foster the understanding of rules and regulations which is
essential when taking part in such activities. Skills which are
transferable back into the classroom and the world of work.
If you'd like other activities to be included, please don't hesitate to
contact us.
TEAM-BUILDING DAY
Outposts has years of experience with team-building activities for
schools and groups to develop skills such a communication,
confidence, empathy, listening and team-work. When planning your day
we work closely with you to make absolutely sure we get the right mix
of activities and challenges to suit your objectives and age group. We
have a series of purpose built ‘tasks’ spread across our 70 acre site
which we use to develop teamwork skills.
The day can either take place at our purpose-built site or we can come
to you.
TEAM
ACTIVITIES
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“Another super time with the team
at Outposts. Not only is the
YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAY
The aim of the Year 6 Transition Day programme is for everyone - staff
and students - to get to know one another, helping make a smooth
transition to secondary school.
The students will participate in a variety of tasks, selected so they mix
and work together, solving physical and mental problems, whilst most
importantly having fun. The tasks will encourage group participation,
communication, competition, creativity, leadership, planning, problem-
solving, risk-taking, support and trust, in order to reach solutions.
The day can either take place at our purpose-built site or we can come
to you.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
Outposts provides specialist, tailor-made alternative learning
programmes designed to support young people facing emotional and
behavioural challenges in mainstream education or excluded from
school.
Our aim is for students to acquire increased self-esteem and
confidence through achievement and accomplishment, by:
Improving inter-personal and communication skills.
Promoting a better understanding of social interaction.
Encouraging a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Teaching life skills and instilling a sense of belonging.
TEAM ACTIVITES
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STAFF INSET DAY
Outposts can help you to maximise these training opportunities in
numerous ways. Whether you want to create a means by which the
whole staff can get to know each other (and any new staff) better;
whether you would like to equip your Middle Leaders with effective
management and leadership skills or if you simply want to start the year
or term with a dynamic, engaging and fun session that will engender a
shared sense of purpose and enthusiasm, we can help.
We are specialists in teambuilding and leadership training for adults as
well as students. We create bespoke programmes to support personal
and professional development based on your requirements and
budgets.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID DAY
Learn essential life-saving skills and first aid on an Outposts
Emergency First Aid Day. After a morning spent learning a range of key
first aid and life-saving skills, put what you have learned, as individuals
and as a team, into practice as you complete a Casualty Evacuation. This
is an exciting, fun and task-orientated day which is excellent for
promoting key team skills including communication, collaboration and
problem-solving.
Please note this is a Non-Certified First Aid Course; however we are able
to provide Certified Courses so please do ask.
TEAM-BUILDING
DAYS
FROM
£68 PPPD +VAT
STAFF AND QUALITY STAFF
All our instructors and facilitators are inducted and vetted by us. Their training and
qualifications are current and they have been DBS checked. With years worth of
experience working with young people on outdoor educational programmes, they
bring a wealth of knowledge and life experience to help inspire and encourage.
QUALITY AND SAFETY
Outposts maintains the highest levels of safety and ensure that we are fully compliant
with, and often exceed, industry standards expected of UK outdoor activity
companies. Outposts is certified as conforming with British Standard 8848:2014 and
AALA licensed and as such has all risk assessments and safe working practices
externally audited. Outposts has Public and Employer’s Liability to £10,000,000.
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HOW TO BOOK
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THINKING ABOUT IT?
If you are interested in booking a team activity day with Outposts, simply give us a call
on 01823 451 959 or send an email to [email protected]. We are very happy to
chat through what you are looking for initially and let you know a bit more about us
and what we do. You are very welcome to come and visit before committing. There is
always tea and plenty of biscuits!
CREATE A BESPOKE PACKAGE
The next step is for us to liaise on the finer details. We will then go away and create a
completely bespoke programme depending on your learning objectives, budget, age
group and time of year. There is no obligation at this stage.
CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING
Once you are happy, complete the booking form and we will secure the dates.
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMES
We do everything we can to ensure our programmes are as inclusive as possible and
work for all levels of ability. We cater for special dietary requirements.
“A great day out for pupils to test themselves in a
beautiful and safe environment. All pupils gained a
great deal more from their experience than they
had anticipated. Would clearly use Outposts again.”
Clifton High School, 2016
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Lydeard Farm
Broomfield
Somerset
TA5 2EG
Outposts Ltd is a registered company in England & Wales, No: 3718929. VAT No: 779 332100.
DIRECTORS: MJF Kingscote (Managing), CH Kingscote, TR Sykes, JR & FC Bellamy.
“Outposts provided us with an excellent programme. They listened to what
we requested and tailored it to suit the needs of our pupils. The Outposts
team was very welcoming and extremely professional while the location
was stunning. I was impressed by the high quality of the instructors and
feedback to pupils. It was amazing to watch their progress in such a short
space of time. The feedback from pupils was very positive.”
Sherborne Girls School , 2016