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ladder of horizontally suspended logs, with each level getting trickier and more nerve-jangling. Pupils must communicate effectively, weigh up their options, and implement their plan in order to make it to the top! 4:00pm | Bushcraft Giving kids a chance to step away from 21st century distractions and explore the wild! Kingswood’s trained bushcraft instructors will lead students through a wide range of survival skills, such as shelter building, fire lighting, and cooking a meal outdoors. EVERY MAGICAL MINUTE Incredi ble campin g 9:00am | Zipwire An adrenaline rush to kick off the day! While students summon the courage to step off the platform and whizz through the air, their classmates offer encouragement and cheer them on. Ziplining gives kids a valuable experience of risk-taking in a safe, supported environment. 11:00am | Obstacle challenge This series of problem-solving tasks encourages children to hear each other’s ideas, communicate effectively, and build trust as they work towards a common goal. To ensure kids are always reaching their full potential, Kingswood’s highly trained instructors are great at adapting the course to suit a group’s ability. 1:30pm | Jacob’s ladder This is where trust and teamwork truly win the game. Groups of 2–3 climbers navigate their way up a giant high-ropes 7:00pm | Campfire Is there a more quintessential camping experience than sitting around a fire, toasting marshmallows, and singing songs? This is a great way for both pupils and teachers to unwind and reflect on their full day of activities. 9:00pm | Bedtime Pupils head to bed for a good night’s sleep before another day of adventure! Kingswood’s 11 centres come in all shapes and sizes, and accommodation options include 4–16-bed dormitories, adventure lodges, and eco-pods. DON’T FOR GET! Your trip includ es all meals, and the te am are happy to accom modate special dietary r equire- ments such as al lergies or religious pra ctices. { BEFORE YOU GO } www.kingswood.co.uk T: 0800 655 6564 E: sales@kingswood.co.uk “Kingswood made a real effort to make our trip as memorable as possible. The aim was to develop team and communication skills, which we feel was achieved.” The Royal Wolverhampton School, visited Staffordshire, May 2023 “The expertise of the tutor assigned to our group was high, and our students really connected with him. They were truly engaged.” The Harefield Academy, visited Overstrand Hall, July 2023 “From the start of the process, the booking has been so easy to navigate, with communication maintained between finance, transport, and site of residential.” Gunnersbury Catholic School, visited Isle of Wight, May 2023 Whether it’s part of a three-day trip or a week-long adventure, a typical day at Kingswood is anything but ordinary… // KINGSWOOD www.teachwire.net/secondary | 37 PARTNER CONT ENT