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A TASTE OF THE WILD
FREE TASTER COURSE
Join us this October for The Power of Potential: A Journey with Outward Bound at our Ullswater centre.
Experience a unique 24-hour taster event designed exclusively for senior school leaders and early careers development professionals.
This immersive experience offers a powerful opportunity to step into the world of Outward Bound – where challenge, reflection and the great outdoors combine to unlock confidence, resilience, and leadership in young people.
Through hands-on activities and thought-provoking workshops, you’ll gain first-hand insight into how Outward Bound supports both schools and businesses in developing thriving, capable individuals. The event also opens the door to building meaningful partnerships between the education sector and early careers employers, helping create stronger, more connected pathways for the next generation.
CAN YOU MAKE IT?
What: A 24/26 hour experience of Outward Bound. All food, accommodation, instruction, learning and fun are all included!
When: 17-18 October 2025
Where: Ullswater, Lake District
Cost: FREE
As part of the event, you’ll be able to take part in a series of engaging workshops designed to spark ideas, share best practices, and deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing young people today.
Topics will include resilience, wellbeing and confidence for staff and students, self-awareness as a foundation for growth, and the importance of inclusive school and workplace environments. We’ll also explore strategies for improving retention, whether that’s supporting teachers or helping apprentices stay the course, and examine how leadership and culture, both at Outward Bound and in your own setting, can inspire lasting impact.
Stay tuned as we announce our line-up of guest speakers in the lead-up to the event, bringing fresh perspectives and real-world insights to inspire your practice and spark new ideas.
Good for your wellbeing too.
All food, equipment and accommodation provided free of charge.
Our programmes
We're not your bog standard residential. Find out how we work in partnership with schools, employers and youth groups across the UK.
A Decade of Impact
We've been working with young people since 1941! Over the last 10 years we captured our impact with Early Careers organisations
Further info
Taster Course Agenda*
Day 1
2pm – Arrival. There will be staff and delegate introductions followed by a brief overview of the agenda and allocation of activity groups.
3.15pm – Take part in an adventure that will give you the chance to experience the journey through the eyes of a participant.
5pm - Return to the centre for tea/coffee and cakes.
6.30pm - Brief tour of the centre and grounds.
Pre-dinner drinks and time for networking and questions.
7.30pm - Dinner and networking opportunities.
Day 2
7.30 am - Breakfast.
8.30 am - Depart on a day’s journey that will show you firsthand what a typical group would experience and a chance to take in the stunning location. Chat to our instructors and Early Careers Team along the way.
4.00pm - Depart.
*Agenda may change.