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School children exploring outdoors at Base Camp

For Schools

School Adventure Days

Bring your class or whole school for an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure and learning in 90 acres of private country park.

Overview

What's Base Camp?

Nature-based activity centre set in 90 acres of private country park

Nature-based activity centre set in 90 acres of private country park

Access to woodland, pasture, historical landmarks and a lake

Access to woodland, pasture, historical landmarks and a lake

Offers schools a curated experience for individual class or whole school

Offers schools a curated experience for individual class or whole school

Experienced and qualified staff (inc. outdoor first aid)

Experienced and qualified staff (inc. outdoor first aid)

Sustainable on-site facilities (compost toilets, handwashing and drinking water)

Sustainable on-site facilities (compost toilets, handwashing and drinking water)

Process

How School Adventure Days Work

Your school will have the run of 90 acres – so the options are vast!

We work with you to curate a day to suit your cohort, including tailoring it towards any current learning.

Flexible drop offs – buses or parents (if you're wanting to keep costs down) – we have space for either.

A usual day runs from 9:30 – 2:30 with four activities on rotation (some guided and some self-led).

The Deer Shed is your base for the day, set in an enclosed area for safe play during lunch and transitions.

Inclusion corner with sensory toys, bean bags and blankets for children who need a quiet moment.

Activities

Example Activities

Mix and match from our wide range of activities to create the perfect day for your school.

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

  • Bogolan (African mud painting)
  • Clay work using natural materials
  • Land Art
  • Hapa Zome (leaf bashing/dyeing)
  • Woodland stage performances
Physical

Physical

  • Archery (Y3 and above)
  • Woodland Olympics
  • Den Building
  • Orienteering/Map Reading
  • Nature Walk
Wellbeing

Wellbeing

  • Earth Walks
  • Barefoot Walking
  • Forest Bathing
  • Sensory activities & games
Natural Science

Natural Science

  • Pond Dipping
  • Habitat Hunt
  • Tree Identification & Ageing
  • Mini Beasts exploration

Schedule

A Typical Adventure Day

Classes rotate through four different activities throughout the day.

10:00
Arrive, toilets & briefing
10:10 – 10:55
Activity Session 1
11:00 – 11:45
Activity Session 2
11:50 – 12:20
Lunch break
12:30 – 1:15
Activity Session 3
1:20 – 2:05
Activity Session 4
2:05 – 2:20
Toilets & ready for home
"We had an amazing adventure at Base Camp! I cannot recommend it highly enough. We took the whole school (over 200 children), aged 4-11 for the day. Hannah was incredibly helpful throughout the whole planning process and on the day itself, ensuring that every detail was thought through and ran smoothly. All of the Base Camp team were so friendly and helpful. The children and staff had such a memorable day. It was a perfect day, and we will be back!"
— Thorner CofE Primary School

Pricing

Tailored to Your School

Every school is different — and so is every budget. That's why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. We work with you to create an adventure day that fits your group.

From 20 up to 200

Whether it's a single class or the whole school, we cater for groups of all sizes — with a minimum of 20 children.

Bespoke Packages

Your pricing is shaped around your group size, chosen activities, and how we can best support your learning goals.

Affordable by Design

We're committed to keeping costs accessible — because we believe every child deserves time in nature.

Ready to find out more?

The best next step is a site visit. We'll walk you around Baldersby Park, talk through the options, and put together a package that works for your school.

Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Nr. Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Enquire

Enquire About a School Visit

Tell us about your school and we'll get back to you to discuss your perfect adventure day.

* Required fields. We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

Or contact us directly:

hannah@basecamplearning.co.uk