Basecamp Summer Adventure

If you’re 13-15 years old looking for an authentic adventure in nature and want to build your confidence, this is the Outward Bound Adventure for you.

Grow your confidence

Learn how to work with others, believe in yourself, and build new skills. 

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Step outside your comfort zone

Whether it’s jumping into cold water or reaching the top of a climb, you’ll do things you didn’t think you could, and feel proud you did.

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Have new experiences and loads of fun

Visit epic locations, make new friends and come home with many stories to share. 

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Funding available

Don't forget, as a charity, we can help with some of the costs. Head to the booking page, answer some questions, and you'll receive your instant funding offer. 

If you need to discuss funding further, you can chat to a member of our team. 

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Here's what your Summer Adventure could look like...

Every centre is different but here is a taster of what your five days might look like.

Day 1

Your adventure will kick off with our infamous jog and dip. This is exactly what it says it is—you will jump or run into the lake or sea, immersing yourself in the Outward Bound experience from the very start. 

Next, you'll explore the grounds with your group and the instructor you will spend the next five days with, who will let you know what to expect and help ease any nerves.

Three young people jumping off a wooden dock into a lake on a sunny day, with a powerboat nearby and mountains in the background.

Day 2 and 3

Make sure to eat your breakfast as you'll need your energy on these days. It's time for you to discover the outdoors and go exploring in the wild. 

Over the next two days, you'll undertake epic activities in wild locations. At the end of these days, you'll feel on top of the world, full of confidence and a brand new appreciation for the natural world. 

A person wearing a helmet and harness is rock climbing on a steep, textured rock face outdoors with a scenic landscape of hills, water, and fields in the background.

Day 4 and 5

Just when you thought it couldn't get further from your comfort zone, welcome to Day 4. 

Take an all-day expedition through the wilderness. your journey will take you over land and water where you'll be doing a mix of activities. Your journey will finish at a camp where you will cook out and eat under stars. If you’re aged over 13, you may also camp overnight and return to your centre the next day.

If you’re on an overnight expedition, you’ll wake up in the wild and make your way back to centre. Before you leave on Day 5, make sure to pick up your certificate and badge so you can display them on your return home - you will feel you have achieved something monumental this week. 

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Count me in!

Still unsure?

We know it's hard to know what to expect if you haven't experienced a residential before, so here's a quick fire of what is included:

  • One highly qualified instructor from start to finish
  • Support staff available in the evenings
  • Full programme, crammed full of activities
  • All the kit to keep you safe, dry and warm
  • Accommodation and bedding
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
  • A certificate of achievement and fabric badge.

You will need

  • A sense of adventure
  • Clothes and footwear for each day (we can provide walking boots)
  • A camera (for the memories)
  • Pocket money for souvenirs and an ice cream or two! (recommended)

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