Secondary Schools
Secondary School Residentials & Outdoor Education in Yorkshire
Residential experiences that build confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence through outdoor learning, adventure and personal development.
High Adventure Yorkshire delivers high-quality outdoor education residentials for secondary schools, colleges and youth groups. Our programmes combine outdoor learning, adventure activities and personal development experiences that help students build confidence, resilience, teamwork and independence beyond the classroom.
Run by a team that includes former teachers and outdoor education specialists, our residentials are designed to support educational, pastoral and transition objectives whilst providing unforgettable experiences in Yorkshire.
Why Choose High Adventure?
Programmes Designed Around Educational Outcomes
Whether you're planning:
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A Year 7 transition residential
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A GCSE PE course
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A BTEC assessment visit
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A multi-activity residential
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A personal development programme
our team will help create an experience that supports both curriculum objectives and wider student development.
Multi-Activity Residential
Our multi-activity residentials are available throughout the year, with programme formats changing to suit the season and educational objectives of your group.
Summer Residentials (May to July)
Our most popular summer residentials follow a structured adventure programme featuring a carefully selected mix of:
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Water sports
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High ropes activities
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Team challenges
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Outdoor adventure sessions
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Evening activities
Schools can choose from residential accommodation or outdoor camping options, creating a memorable end-of-year experience that encourages teamwork, resilience and independence.
Spring & Autumn Residentials
During spring and autumn terms, programmes can be tailored around your learning objectives, preferred activities and desired outcomes.
Winter Residentials
Our winter programmes focus on personal development, & team-building, supported by comfortable indoor facilities and all-weather equipment.
Year 7 Team-Building
Our much loved Year 7 Team-Building residentials aim to help pupils with self confidence, make friends and form bonds with the piers. The ideal trip is 3 days, 2 nights and will include a range of on-site activities and water sport sessions as well as team-building exercises. Give your pupils the best start to secondary life.Available: Sept-April
Winter Special Offers
Every pupil should get to go on a school adventure so we have created a selection of winter offers, available between November & February starting from just £80pp+VAT. Our excellent indoor facilities and cosy rooms provide a warm and dry environment, with waterproofs provided for outdoor sessions. Available: Nov-February
GCSE PE
Courses
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We're one of the leaders in delivering GCSE PE courses and have built up an excellent reputation for our high quality, supportive courses and results. Our most popular activities are climbing & cycling but we can also deliver a range of other outdoor activities to suit your syllabus requirements.
Available: Autumn-Spring
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Cambridge Nationals
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Acting as technical advisors, we assist in the practical element of the Cambridge Nationals for schools and colleges across the country. Our role includes teaching and assessing all techniques and skills as outlined by your relevant assessing board specification.
Available: Autumn-Spring
Activities
High Adventure offers one of the best UK Outdoor Adventure residentials for years 7-11, with an excellent range of off-site activities making full use of the local area including real caving in the Yorkshire Dales, water sports, rock climbing & more. We also have a great selection of on-site activities with a high quality indoor climbing wall, outdoor climbing wall, high ropes courses and more! We will work with you to create the best adventure residential for your pupils to meet your objectives and offer a fun-filled experience and a range of learning outcomes.
With over 20 activities available, you'll be spoilt for choice. All activities are delivered by our DBS checked, qualified enthusiastic and professional team of instructors who will give your pupils a fun-filled session that builds confidence and encourages team-work. Below are some of the most popular secondary school activities, with plenty more to see & explore in more depth on our activity page.
Archery
Following an introduction, pupils receive coaching for their first arrows, until they are confident and have the skills needed to get arrows on target. Pupils use bows appropriate to their size and strength...
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Canoeing
Great fun in an exciting new watery environment; Raft up the canoes for stability and head out onto the water to learn how to paddle and steer through a series of exciting, action packed, fun games...
Caving
A session exploring the underground world of limestone caves and passageways in the Yorkshire Dales. Groups will learn about the processes involved in the creation of caves and the unusual formations seen.
Giant SUPs
Our Giant stand up paddle boards are pretty unique, 5m surfboards that will take 8 group members who stand and paddle the board. A very wet session that will be full of laughs...
Leap of Faith
Up to 3 children work together to reach the top of our 8 metre Jacobs ladder challenge; Climbing horizontal beams that grow ever further apart some clever ‘out of the box’ thinking and innovative ideas will be needed...
Raft Building
A fun and challenging water based activity that will encourage teamwork, communication, and creative thought; planning and decision making are the key here. Smiles are guaranteed...
2 Night / 3 Day Example
Summer Programme
Our Summer programme runs mid May (after SATs) - to the end of the summer term.
Day 1
12pm Arrive, Lunch
Afternoon: High Ropes, Archery
Dinner
Evening:Quiz
Day 2
Breakfast & Lunch making
Morning:Orienteering & Canoe-rafts
Lunch
Afternoon:Team Building, Bushcraft
Dinner
Evening- Eggbert
Day 3
Breakfast & Lunch making
Morning: Climbing, Nightline
Afternoon: Lunch & Depart
Accommodation
We are a premier outdoor education provider in Yorkshire with comfortable rooms, en-suite facilities available, plenty of social areas, canteen & excellent on & off-site, indoor & outdoor activities. We're really well set up for adventure and provide wet weather gear, wet suits and have drying rooms on-site. Teachers have access to a kitchen, lounge & wi-fi.
We are able to facilitate up to 86 students and 7 staff in our main building with many of the rooms having en-suite facilities and/or ample toilets and showers on the same floor, close to rooms for easy access. Bedding is provided too.
The main centre has multiple breakout areas, canteen, drying rooms communal fridges & microwave as well as unlimited tea, coffee and juice for the children.
The centre is supported by an additional building called the MUGA which can be added to your programme at no extra cost for your group to use on an evening after activities have for a film night or as a social spot.
Offering plentiful, home-cooked food with locally sourced ingredients, we are able to cater to a wide variety of dietary requirements and offer a set weekly menu you can view here.
If you have special requirements regarding access and mobility, please do get in touch prior to booking to find out how we can assist you with your visit.
Front entrance
More social space for groups staying in either building.
Main Centre
Front entrance
NEW 2027: Woodside Adventure Camp!
A NEW Adventure Camp is Coming to High Adventure!
Discover Our New 15-Acre Woodside Adventure Camp – Perfect for Secondary School Groups! Now taking bookings for 2027!
We're excited to tell you all about our brand-new 15-acre camp coming in 2027, offering a stunning natural setting with woodlands, streams and rolling meadows overlooking the dale. It's the perfect addition to our centre!
Located on the spacious field next to High Adventure, this unspoilt environment provides the perfect backdrop for school residentials, designed to help your pupils grow, learn, and thrive in the great outdoors.
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Location
We are a premier outdoor education provider in Yorkshire and as former teachers ourselves, we've carefully created the best Primary School Trips from 3 to 5 days.
Leeds: 1 hour.
Manchester: 1 hr 10 mins.
Birmingham: 2 hrs, 40 mins.
Sheffield: 1 hr 40 mins.
Bradford: 40 mins.
High Adventure OEC, 233 Keighley Road, Cowling, North Yorkshire, BD22 0AA.
GALLERY
Why Choose Us?
Over 20 Exciting Activities
Small & Friendly Centre
Bespoke Programmes
With High Adventure the following is always guaranteed:
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Excellent service, with one expertly qualified instructor per group of 12 children
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£1,000+VAT deposit, with nothing else to pay until AFTER your trip
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Personally tailored activities, specific to your needs and requirements
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High-quality and fun trips with each child taken into consideration
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All-inclusive accommodation with all meals freshly prepared on the day with all special dietary requirements catered to. Please note that we cannot guarantee an allergen free environment, please contact us directly if you have any concerns regarding this.
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Highly engaging, fast paced sessions with very little standing around time
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Full insurance included
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Relevant documentation including risk assessments to assist in preparation
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Tuck shop provided for snacks and souvenirs
