Give your students an unforgettable introduction to outdoor adventure in the spectacular Lake District.
School Watersports Tour to the Lake District
With Lake Windermere as their playground, students will try everything from stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing to the exhilarating challenge of ghyll scrambling, building confidence, resilience and new skills along the way.
Giant SUP challenges and an evening around the campfire bring the group together, while visits to Kendal and Windermere provide time to experience the Lakes beyond the activities.
It's three days of fresh air, big challenges, plenty of laughs and memories your students will share long after they get home.
School Watersports Tour to the Lake District
From
£420PP
3 days, 2 nights
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Meet at school in the early morning before boarding your private coach and beginning the journey north to the beautiful Lake District.
Arrive in Kendal and enjoy a couple of hours exploring this historic market town at your own pace, with time to browse the shops, discover its characterful streets and perhaps pick up some of the town's famous Kendal mint cake.
Afternoon
Test your balance with an exciting stand-up paddleboarding session, learning the basics of paddling, steering and balance before heading out to explore the beautiful bays of Windermere.
Whether standing tall, paddling from your knees or making an unexpected splash, it's a fantastic way to build confidence on the water.
Evening
Enjoy your evening meal at the accommodation after an action-packed first afternoon.
Unpack, settle into your rooms and relax with your group ahead of another day of Lake District adventure.
Day 2
Morning
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before getting ready for an exhilarating morning of adventure.
Take on a ghyll scrambling experience, journeying through one of the Lake District's natural mountain streams as you scramble over rocks, wade through flowing water and tackle waterfalls and natural obstacles along the way.
Afternoon
Return to your accommodation for lunch and a chance to refuel before the afternoon's activities.
Take to the water for an exciting kayaking session, learning essential paddling and boat-control skills before putting them into practice out on the lake.
Evening
Return to your accommodation and enjoy a well-earned evening meal.
Gather around the campfire for a memorable final activity of the day. Working in teams, create your own sketch, song or short play before taking centre stage and performing for the rest of the group - a fun way to build confidence, encourage creativity and share plenty of laughs around the fire.
Day 3
Morning
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before heading out for your final morning of adventure.
Jump aboard the centre's giant inflatable paddleboards for SUP Splash!
Work together to paddle, balance and steer your board while taking on games and challenges on the waters of Windermere - expect plenty of teamwork, laughter and more than a few splashes along the way.
Then, enjoy a hands-on sailing session aboard a stable sailing boat with an instructor on board. Work together to learn the basics of controlling and sailing the boat, developing communication and teamwork while enjoying the spectacular Lake District scenery from the water.
Afternoon
Return to the accommodation for lunch, before checking out and saying goodbye to the staff at the adventure centre.
Depending on your journey time, head into Windermere for a couple of hours of free time to explore this popular Lake District town, browse the shops, and enjoy the atmosphere before heading home.
Evening
Board your private coach and begin the journey back to school, arriving later in the evening after three packed days of challenges, teamwork and adventure in the Lake District.
- 2 nights' full-board accommodation
- 3 days' coach hire
- x 4 half-day or x 8 quarter-day activities
- Campfire night
- Opportunity to visit Windermere and Kendal
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Accommodation
YMCA Lakeside
YMCA Lakeside sits within 400 acres of private woodland on the shores of Lake Windermere and is one of the largest outdoor activity centres in Europe.
There is plenty of excellent accommodation here for school groups. The new Stoller Campus boasts 250 beds, and there are another 200 beds across the other accommodations here.
As well as accommodation, the YMCA Lakeside also offers nearly 50 land and water-based activities, including kayaking, fell walking, archery and caving.
Excursions
High Ropes in the Lake District
The high ropes is a real challenge, both physically and mentally.
Canoeing in the Lake District
Hop into one of the centre’s 2 and 3-person Canadian canoes, or one of the 15-person large canoes and take
Sailing in the Lake District
Your students will learn to sail a dingy or stable boat under the guidance of the centre’s fully-qualified instructors in
Kayaking in the Lake District
Your students will jump into a single-seater kayak in one of the centre’s bays on Lake Windermere, where they’ll get
Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District
A mix of rock climbing and caving using the stream bed, ghyll scrambling is a real adventure sport.
Archery in the Lake District
Your students will be given a basic introduction to bows and arrows and will learn basic archery skills under the
Raft Building in the Lake District
Your group will work together to build a raft out of wooden poles, barrels and ropes.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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Your Trip is Fully Protected
As a fully-accredited school travel company, booking with Halsbury Travel offers you complete peace of mind. Our accreditations are your guarantee that:
Your school trip will be fully financially protected
Your group’s safety will be prioritised
Your trip will be a quality educational experience
