Top School Trips -Issue 7

9.00am Morning is here and so is the adventure! JCA’s instructors will greet their dedicated group with songs and jokes. Pupils get to jump straight into action with on-site activities, setting the tone for a day bursting with energy and discovery. 10.45am Harness on, helmets fitted – it’s time to go! Whether pupils are conquering the climbing wall, testing their teamworking skills on the low ropes, or building rafts that might just float, the morning is all about courage, cooperation and a good dose of giggles. EVERY MAGICAL MINUTE { BEFORE & AFTER } Step outsid e, stand taller PREPARE Hold a pre-trip chat with your group about teamwork, bravery and fun. Set the tone so pupils arrive feeling ready, curious and confident about the adventure ahead. PACK Show pupils the kit list and practise packing together. It’s a great chance to spark excitement about the challenges they’ll face (and the stories they’ll bring back!). REFLECT Ask pupils to share their proudest moment with the class, big or small. Reflection helps the learning stick and lets their confidence shine long after returning to school. 12.30pm After a busy morning, there’s an opportunity for pupils to tuck into a hot, tasty lunch to fuel the next round of adventures. This is also a moment to swap stories (“Did you see me reach the top?”), form new friendships with their peers, and reset together before the next big challenge arrives. 2.00pm After refuelling with lunch, it’s time for the children to dive back in. Whether it’s archery, abseiling, or kayaking, each challenge they encounter builds confidence, communication skills, and resilience. JCA’s ‘Challenge by Choice’ ethos means that every child has the chance to shine, their way, at their own pace. From arrival to departure, every outdoor-fuelled, laughter-filled moment on a JCA adventure builds pupils’ confidence and teamworking skills… That moment on the climbing wall when a nervous pupil takes one brave step higher – and the whole group erupts in cheers. COURAGE, CAPTURED 7.00pm As the sun sets, the magic begins – from campfire songs and talent shows to opportunities to show off their disco moves, it’s a celebration of shared adventures and new friendships. Teachers can simply sit back and enjoy watching their pupils beamwith pride. 9.00pm After a full-on day of excitement, pupils wind down and settle into their cosy accommodation. This is the moment the magic sinks in for the group. They arrive in the morning as classmates, but they fall asleep as a stronger, braver team. www.jca-adventure.co.uk T: 01273 647 200 E: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk // JCA 32 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips PARTNER CONT ENT