Ridge Summer Adventure

If you’re 10-12 years old looking for an authentic adventure in nature and want to experience an overnight expedition, this is the Outward Bound Adventure for you.

Believe in yourself

Learn how to work with others, grow your confidence, 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

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 seven 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 seven 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

Just when you thought its can'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. 

During your week stay you will also experience an overnight expedition, sleep in tents with your new friends and experience wild locations. 

Smiling girl in a red life jacket and blue waterproof jacket enjoying water activity, surrounded by others in the water, with waves and ripples in the background.

Day 5

Wake up from a night in the tent, head out on an all day adventure, You'll explore and discover new areas, and today gives you and your group the perfect opportunity to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. 

Come back to centre to share stories with your friends in front of the campfire. 

A young person in a red life jacket swimming in a lake with arms raised, surrounded by others and a group of people on a grassy hill under a blue sky.

Day 6

Remeber, this is Outward Bound so your journey will be filled with challenging activities as it has been all week. Your instructor will also set you new challenges, giving you the opportunity to practise your independent skills. 

This day will be your final full day of adventure, so make the most of it!

Child wearing a yellow helmet and wetsuit among large rocks in a natural outdoor setting.

Day 7

This might be the final day of your adventure, but the energy levels don't drop. 

Before you leave, pick up your certificate and put it on display when you return home - you will feel you have achieved something monumental this week. 

Group of children in helmets crossing a stream on rocks in a lush green forest.
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
  • 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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