Join other like-minded home educators for an exciting outdoor adventure residential in Yorkshire
We're excited to be offering residentials that are specifically for home educators. Choose from one of the dates below and join other like-minded home educators for an adventure residential. Parents can join in if they wish and we've created two prices (one for parents who wish to participate and a price for those who don't).
This residential will include lots of exciting activities, delivered by our qualified instructors.
This residential is for parents/carers to attend with their children.
Kim, who visited us recently says:
"I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our holiday with you! The staff were amazing and great with our son, who has complex needs. Shay even offered to play chess with our son who couldn't take part in some of the activities because of his excuriating anxiety. I had to leave with our son halfway through the holiday, but the fact he managed to stay for that long amazed us - it is a credit to the staff you have and the facilities you have that enabled him to last that long (we even travelled in 2 cars because we half suspected he would want to go straight home after arriving!).
My husband and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the whole holiday, getting stuck into everything and loving every minute. When they arrived home, they were suitably shattered! There was never-ending fun, from caving to orienteering, water sports to weaselling, archery to team building! It was absolutely brilliant and amazingly good value (even factoring in us leaving early). I will definitely be booking for hubby and daughter to come back and if there are day spaces, there is a possibility that I might even get down for a day with our son - who knows! PS - my daughter felt so comfortable and happy there she asked if she has to bring a parent with her or if she can go on her own!! Thanks for providing such a wonderful opportunity for home-educating families. "
Home Education Residentials
What you'll be doing:
Get together with other children and parents in the home educating community for a really sociable, fun adventure that will help your child gain confidence, build relationships and develop independence in a relaxed, friendly environment. The itinerary is packed full of exciting outdoor activities that take place on & off-site so you'll get to explore some of the local area too!
Home Education Itinerary
Monday - Arrival & Activities
Make your way to High Adventure in Yorkshire, arrive in the morning & settle in before a welcome meeting at 13:15 to find out what’s in store for the week and afternoon activities onsite using our indoor climbing wall and abseil platform.
After a fun day of adventure it's time to relax, have dinner & enjoy the evening entertainment.
Tuesday – Watersports, Archery & Team building
After breakfast it's time to head off by minibus to a local reservoir about 20 mins away where you'll enjoy a morning of water sports using our canoe rafts.
After a fun-filled morning on the water, it's time to head back and after lunch, you'll enjoy a half day of finding out if you can actually shoot a proper bow & arrow with any accuracy as well as challenging your teamwork skills with a selection of our initiative exercises. After a fun day of adventure it's time to relax, have dinner & enjoy the evening entertainment.
Wednesday - High Ropes, Zipline & Earl Crag
After breakfast, you'll enjoy half a day challenging yourselves on our onsite High Ropes course. You'll also get a go on our zipline which is awesome fun.
Relax and have lunch & then it's off to Earl Crag, an atmospheric gritstone outcrop topped by Wainman's Pinnacle and Lunds Tower (the latter you can climb up inside). You'll also have a go at weaselling amongst the rocks at the summit. It's then time to head back and relax before dinner followed by evening entertainment.
Thursday - Caves & Dales Day
After breakfast it's time to head off to the caves in Ribblehead via minibus, where you'll get to admire the famous viaduct (pretty incredible!). The caves are simple & in short sections & your instructor will ensure your safety & enjoyment. There are easy options so everyone can stay within their comfort zones. The caves are pretty amazing and the limestone has been formed over 350 million years!
After caving, it's time to explore one of the local market towns on the way back & then time to relax before dinner.
After a fun day of adventure it's time to have dinner & have a much needed break with our cinema room being available for your use.
Friday – Orienteering Competition, lunch & farewells
After breakfast it's time pack and then enjoy a fun on-site orienteering session, a great way to spend your time with the other families before you say farewell & head home, after lunch (around 1.30pm). What a great week!
Please note that the itinerary is subject to change.
What's included
Pretty much everything! Your meals from Monday evening onwards, accommodation, transport to activities, 3 x evening entertainments plus use of our onsite cinema room for the fourth night. The only extras you need to budget for are additional snacks, souvenirs and petrol to get you to us & back. It's that simple!
Menu – 4 night stay
Day 1 Evening meal – Chicken Korma served with rice and naan bread. Chocolate cake
Day 2 Evening meal – Spaghetti bolognese with garlic bread. Profiteroles
Day 3 Evening meal – Chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and melted cheese. Strawberry gateau
Day 4 evening meal – Sausage & mash with vegetables. Ice cream
Breakfast – Cereal, Toast, Eggs, Beans, Hash Brown, Bacon.
‘Make your own’ packed lunch – Sandwiches – egg mayo, tuna, cheese, ham. Crisps. Fruit. Sweet treat.
Dates, Prices & How to Book
£245 – Per fully participating adult or child 7 years old and above
Adults have the choice to participate in the activities or not. If you wish to participate in the activities we have to include you in the numbers for risk assessments, minibus use and insurance so the price is as above.
£150 – Per nonparticipating adult and attending siblings under 7 and over 3 years old
Adults who are coming to fulfil a pastoral role and/or are caring for an attending younger sibling pay the above.
Both prices include the activities, accommodation, bedding, & food.
Younger siblings are welcome, we do not provide supervision so they will be in your care. We have several nice spaces that will be available to you to cater for their needs. Depending on numbers we may be able include them in one or two of the simpler activities so where we can we will make this happen.
Under 4’s are free of charge
Under 4’s are welcome but will be totally in your care.
Room Types: Most of the family rooms available have shared toilet & shower facilities close to the room and the standard price of £245 is for this room type. If you'd like to be upgraded to guarantee a room with your own bathroom the charge is £50 per room and this is subject to availability. If you book & we can't allocate you that room, we'll get in touch to let you know and you can either change dates, room type or cancel with a full refund.
How to book: Please click the Book Now link below & complete the booking form & pay a £50 deposit to secure your place on the residential. On receipt of payment we will send you a confirmation of booking via email within 5 working days. Your final balance is due 6 weeks prior to arrival, you are also welcome to pay this final balance in instalments before your arrival if needed, just contact us to arrange this
Forthcoming Home Education Residentials
12th-16th May 2025 - BOOK NOW
1st-5th September 2025 - BOOK NOW
11th-15th May 2026 - BOOK NOW
31st August-4th September 2026 - BOOK NOW
"Not all classrooms have four walls"
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How to Find Us
Our address is: High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre, 233 Keighley Road, Cowling, North Yorkshire, BD22 0AA.
Tel no. 01535 630044
