Goals for the session
Children should practise reading a simple map, moving carefully over uneven ground, and making group decisions. Adventure activities also give children a chance to manage small, supervised risks, which builds judgement.
Specialist activities such as rock climbing, kayaking or high ropes need qualified instructors and proper equipment. Use them through an accredited provider, and keep the school-run workshop to activities adults can supervise confidently.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents adventure and outdoor sports workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
Map Treasure Hunt
Primary · Ages 7–10
Foundation · 60 min
Pupils learn map symbols, orient a simple map of the school grounds, and follow it in teams to find hidden markers and solve a clue trail.
Shelter Builders
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 60 min
Teams plan and build a small shelter from fallen branches and a tarpaulin, test it for strength and waterproofing, and leave the site as they found it.
Orienteering with Compass
Middle School · Ages 11–14
Intermediate · 60 min
Students learn map scale, contour lines and how to take and follow a compass bearing, then complete a timed orienteering course in pairs.
Climbing Wall Skills
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 60 min
Under qualified instruction, students learn efficient climbing movement on a bouldering or low traverse wall, spotting, and safety checks, then solve routes as a team.
Expedition Planning
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 75 min
Teams plan a day expedition: route card with bearings, distances and timings using Naismith’s rule, kit list, risk assessment and a leave no trace plan.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
W4C-541 · 20 WEEKS · $29
Family Adventurers
Family · Ages 6–11 with a grown-up
20 one-page outdoor adventures for families on exploring nature, maps and compass, outdoor skills and journeys. Includes the Family Guide and an Assessment Toolkit with a star chart, tracker and certificate.
W4C-542 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Outdoor Explorers
Primary · Ages 7–11
Four units on team challenges, orienteering, outdoor skills and shelter, and journeys. Includes the Teacher’s Guide with 20 session plans and an Assessment Toolkit with rubric, orienteering baseline and tracker.
W4C-543 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Adventure Skills Academy
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Navigation, climbing, campcraft and leadership. Includes the Teacher’s Guide and an Assessment Toolkit with concept checks and answers.
W4C-544 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Expedition Leadership Lab
High school · Ages 15–18
Advanced navigation, risk and decision-making, expedition planning and leadership. Includes the Teacher’s Guide and an Assessment Toolkit with a leadership rubric and concept checks.
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Adventure and Outdoor Sports
Five ready-to-run adventure and outdoor workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each one comes as a free PDF with a session plan, facilitator notes, student worksheets and an assessment checklist.
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