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Residential Trips
We provide inspirational residential trips that help young people become emersed in topics such as Ecology, Sustainability, Climate Change or the Environment, whilst experiencing high quality learning outside the classroom.
We introduce practical solutions to planetary problems with hands-on activities, that feed in to eco-work back at school. Come over night or stay a week and experience our schools' programme in action. We will tailor a programme for your exact teaching needs.
We introduce practical solutions to planetary problems with hands-on activities, that feed in to eco-work back at school. Come over night or stay a week and experience our schools' programme in action. We will tailor a programme for your exact teaching needs.
"This was the sort of activity residential experience that, in the ideal world, I would wish every Primary aged child to have. Time to look at and to think about the positive aspects of the world around us." |
Eco Explorers Experience
YEARS 5 AND 6
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Eco Explorers is our residential for up to 5 days which gives pupils the opportunity to explore many aspects of sustainability with a holistic approach to their experience.
The programme has direct links to the curriculum, covering topics on sustainable food and farming, wildlife and habitats, sustainability in building design, woodlands and forest skills, energy and resources and team building. Days are full of hands-on activities that provide excellent opportunities for team bonding, building self-confidence and fun. This residential is most suitable for Year 5 and 6 pupils and can be adapted for years 7 and 8. |
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John Muir Conservation Experience
YEARS 5 AND 6
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In this residential pupils will discover all about the inspiring founder of National Parks, John Muir, in our glorious National Park - The South Downs. Activities will focus on conservation, protecting our planet and supporting it's species.
This residential is suggested as a 4 day stay, allowing pupils to achieve their Level 1 'Discovery' of the John Muir award (24 hours minimum time commitment). Available for shorter stays with no award. This residential will give your pupils a broad insight into the history, geography and habitats of The South Downs National Park, which feeds into multiple areas of the National Curriculum. |
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Green Guardians Experience
YEARS 3 AND 4
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We can create a bespoke itinerary for a shorter residential. Perfect for a first time away from home and a local visit.
Pick your topics from the Day Trip options, most can be adapted to suit the key stage. This experience is also suitable for years 5 and 6. 
menu of activities |
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Download our guide below to view our menu of activities.
GSCE and A Level Trips
We can also arrange residential trips ideal for GSCE and A level students.
Contact the Education Team for more information.
Contact the Education Team for more information.
Staying With Us
South Downs Eco Lodge |
"Each day proved to be very different. The structure of the week certainly catered for the wide range of interests that primary age children have. I can't praise Janet and her team highly enough for their care and attention to detail. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile week and have already booked again." |
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The South Downs Eco Hostel can accommodate up to a maximum of 38, usually 35 pupils and 3 adults, and gives you the opportunity to stay over and get the best from The Sustainability Centre.
We provide full catering including buffet breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals. All meals are home made by our on-site chef from the Beech Cafe, using local organic ingredients, a favourite with teachers and children alike. The Lodge was once home to Royal Navy recruits. It has since been completely renovated and equipped with green energy technology that meets all the heating needs of the building. Pupils can monitor the output of the photovoltaic solar energy panels on the roof and find out how we provide all the heat and hot water for their stay. Pupils also recycle their lunch box waste, use the low-flush option on toilets and discover how hot the water gets when heated by the solar panels. |
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Catering
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The lunches and dinners are all freshly prepared every day by our on-site Beech Cafe using local and healthy ingredients.
We are very careful to cater for food allergies and intolerances. Menus are sent prior to your trip for options and choices to be made. The food is a favourite on our residentials. Many schools have asked if they can take the chefs back to school with them. Sorry, they are staying here! |
"Thank you for the delicious dinner. It was one of the best dinners I have ever |
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Evening ActivitiesTutor Led Sessions
One of our experienced tutors can lead you through a session all about the night sky, different traditional crafts or team games (depending on seasonality). Story Telling During your evening session story teller, Bluebird, will tell traditional tales from around the world. Suitable for KS1 and KS2. This is not covered under our Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, risk assessments can be provided upon request. Campfire Circle The Centre will provide a fire and log circle for teachers to lead their own campfire experience. Self Led Resources The Centre has the following seasonal resources to loan for evening activities; Woodland Trail, Nature Detective and Identification Sheets. |
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Our ShopWe have a small shop selling postcards and gift items. All of these are made by local producers or from recycled materials. Teachers may bring pupils into the shop in small groups towards the end of their stay.
We advise that pupils bring change to purchase small items up to a maximum of £10 each. Kindly let the education team know in advance if you plan to visit the shop. |
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Travel Grant SchemeIf travel costs are an issue then make the most of the South Downs National Park travel grant scheme.
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AwardsWe offer the John Muir Award in the South Downs National Park. Pupils can work towards both the Practical Environment Skills and the John Muir Award during their placement.
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QualityThe quality badge for Learning Outside the Classroom is a national award that we have earned for our education provision. It recognises the essential elements of safety and learning for all types of outdoor provision.
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