The Full Story

About the Big Outdoors experience

We offer a different, and we believe richer, experience to our competitors, but we do it at a lower price, as much as 30% less

Other residentials

Groups too large - impersonal
Not inclusive, children can withdraw from participating without really being noticed
Rely heavily on low impact activities which can be done with large groups
Fewer learning opportunities.
Occur within a highly managed environment. Less engagement with the natural world.
Mass catering and a rigid inflexible schedule
Run primarily as a marketing ploy for the school.
Expensive

small activity groups, generally fewer than 15, never more than 17
Every activity is a high quality outdoor experience and learning opportunity
We will notice and make sure everyone is fully involved and will modify activities if needed to achieve this.
Unique activities devised through our in-depth knowledge of the area we are working in
We will only use our regular staff who are highly trained and experienced in managing groups safely in these activities.
Every day brings open ended, hands on learning opportunities - for us as well as the kids. We will learn together
our staff prepare nutritious, tasty meals and we eat and work in a family type setting. The program is flexible adapting to the weather and the needs of the children
Sure we want a modest profit, but that is not the main reason we run the camp. We genuinely enjoy being in the wild with your children. The experience of the kids is our first priority
Still expensive but at least 25% less than most of the competition - and we believe good value for the money.