Residential Trips & Activities for Schools & Youth Groups

More than a school trip

Our tailor made programmes are designed to build confidence and encourage teamwork using watersports and the great outdoors as a catalyst for positive outcomes. Visits can also be tailored to include RYA and BC qualifications.

We have been delivering successful programmes to schools and groups for over 35 years and our expert team can guide you through the whole process, from the initial enquiry to saying a fond farewell at the end of your trip.

About the programme

Dive into our multi-activity programmes

The benefits of participation in sailing and watersports are multiple and proven, helping to build confidence, teamwork and resilience. At UKSA we are passionate about using outdoor learning as a catalyst for positive change.

Our water-based outdoor learning programmes give young people the chance to try various disciplines that call on a multitude of personal and inter-personal skills. Activities can include dinghy sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and raft building. Outdoor learning activities in the day are complemented by evening activities, such as indoor football, swimming, archery, crabbing and games in the park.

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Sample programme

Daytime activities include:

Water confidence sessions
Catamaran sailing
Orienteering
Keelboating
Dinghy sailing
Team building games
Paddleboarding
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Raft building and racing

Evening activities include:

Indoor pool games
Sea survival in our indoor pool
Crabbing
Archery
Games by the sea or in the park
Cinema
Disco
Climbing wall
Indoor football/netball

Sample 5 day programme – multi-activity

Day Activities
Group Split	Monday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday		Friday
Group Split	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM
A	Arrive – Welcome, Tour of Site	Raft Build & Race	Dinghy Sailing	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Keelboating	Windsurfing	Kayak	Dinghy Sailing	Orienteering	Depart
B		Raft Build & Race	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Dinghy Sailing	Windsurfing	Keelboating	Kayak	Dinghy Sailing	Orienteering
C		Raft Build & Race	Dinghy Sailing	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Windsurfing	Keelboating	Dinghy Sailing	Kayak	Orienteering
Evening Activities
A-C	Team Games By The Sea		Crabbing/Water Polo – Indoor Pool		Human Board Games		In House Cinema

Sample 5 day programme – with a focus on Sailing

Day Activities
Group Split	Monday		Tuesday		Wednesday		Thursday		Friday
Group Split	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM	AM	PM
A	Arrive – Welcome, Tour of Site	Raft Build & Race	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Keelboating	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Kayak	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Depart
B		Raft Build & Race	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Keelboating	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Kayak	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1
C		Raft Build & Race	Stand-up Paddleboarding	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Keelboating	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Kayak	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1	Dinghy Sailing to RYA Level 1
Evening Activities
A-C	Visit RNLI in Cowes		Introduction to Sea Survival		Introduction to First Aid		Team Games by the Sea

*Group split is the number of young people + teacher/leader

What’s included?

We do the hard work, so you don’t have to! Our team are ready to work with you to make sure your residential trip is as hassle-free as possible.

We’ll create an itinerary that works for you. We offer unique packages at our waterfront base that include travel, accommodation, food and drink, tuition and evening entertainment.

Working closely with organisers, we create flexible packages tailored to your learning objectives, specific needs and budget. All ages and abilities are catered for at UKSA and we take great pride in the long-term relationships we build with the people that return to us year after year.

UKSA provides:

Return ferry travel to and from the Isle of Wight
All kit required for activities, e.g. wetsuits, buoyancy aids and safety helmets
Daily action-packed bespoke watersports and team-building activities
Fully supervised evening entertainment
Access to 50 Degrees North, our dedicated chill-out area for children
Home cooked healthy food including a hearty breakfast, packed lunches and a wholesome evening meal
CCTV perimeter fences and secure front gates
Sole-occupancy dormitory-style rooms with coded door access to each block
Separate leader rooms in the same block as students
One free leader place per 10 participants
Access to our newly refurbished full-sized sports hall

Accommodation

Relax after a busy day with us in our comfortable self-contained dormitory rooms. Rest assured your group will enjoy sole occupancy in single gender rooms, with separate leader rooms available within your allocated block.

Sample menu

Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Full English breakfast	Full English breakfast	Full English breakfast	Full English breakfast	Full English breakfast
Packed lunch	Packed lunch	Packed lunch	Packed lunch	Packed lunch
Spaghetti bolognaise or Lentil bolognaise (v)	Oven baked breaded chicken or Vegetable goujons (v)	Island butchers sausages and mash or Vegetarian sausage (v)	Meatballs or Macaroni cheese (v)	Lasagne or Vegetable lasagne (v)
Salad Bar	Salad Bar	Salad Bar	Salad Bar	Salad Bar
Chocolate sponge	Pear crumble	Lemon crunch	Apple tart	Fresh fruit salad

#SeaChangeStories

At least 10% of our students have special needs. Our autistic students became comfortable to be in wetsuits and in the cold water. Another student who was a selective mute became comfortable to speak his name to an instructor by the end of the week.

The Greville Primary School -Residential School Trip

Residential Trips for Schools and Youth Groups

More than a school trip