Treetop Treat!

"A unique adventurous activity with a difference! Professionally trained tree climbers will help your students ascend a huge oak overlooking The Solent."

Tree climbing is a wonderful experience for children. Each year we are amazed at the boost to the children's self esteem when they experience the thrill of reaching the canopy. We love the fact that it's not always the children who are best at things who achieve the most on a tree climb.

Sessions are delivered by experienced instructors who encourage independent learning and foster a sense of self belief. Responsible risk management is taught in a fun and safe environment, and no-one is pressured into reaching the top.

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Curriculum Matches for This Trip, including PSHE

Key Stage	Subject	Unit	Resources
	English		Coming soon!
Lower KS2	English	Writing (Composition)
Upper KS2	Art & Design	Creativity in Art & Design
Upper KS2	English	Reading
Upper KS2	English	Writing (Composition)
Upper KS2	P.S.H.E.	Working with others
Upper KS2	Science	Biology
Upper KS2	Science	Physics	Coming soon!
KS3	Art & Design	Creativity in Art & Design
KS3	English	Reading
KS3	English	Writing (Composition)
KS3	Mathematics	Geometry
KS3	P.S.H.E.	Working with others

Tree climbing is undertaken in small groups and whilst waiting their turn to climb, a number of engaging educational experiences have been prepared for students to undertake in the local area if they wish.

These include a simple orienteering challenge along with some applied mathematics and biology tasks.

We believe as many people as possible should have the opportunity to experience life in the canopy. We have developed skills, systems and equipment to allow people with disabilities to climb too.

Talk to one of our friendly advisors if you have any concerns or queries.

Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO CLIMB TREES WITH GOODLEAF?
A: No! All the equipment you need will be provided. You need to let us know of any special needs in advance so that we can advise and prepare, but on the day all you need to bring are sturdy footwear (no open toes), long sleeves and long trousers to lessen the chance of abrasion injuries.

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TYPICALLY FROM

£21.50

per person

including ferry crossing

Includes:

Return high speed foot passenger ferry or hovercraft from Portsmouth

Climbing tuition fees

Hire of all climbing equipment required

Access to our Resource Bank

Specialist support and advice

Minimum group size 12 climbers. Price shown is based on 30 climbers. Other pricing models available including FREE adult places.

We can also arrange for you to travel via Southampton or Lymington and arrange on-Island transfers for you at extra cost.

All our pricing is shown exclusive of VAT. Education Destination is not part of the TOMS scheme meaning we sell wholesale to schools. Most schools can resell to parents without VAT. VAT is zero rated on ferry travel with 10 or more persons in a group, and on educational materials.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

The following SAMPLE itinerary is completely flexible to suit your own specific requirements and is included as an example.

09:30 Arrive at Southsea (Portsmouth)

09:45 Board a hovercraft for a brief flight to Ryde

10:00 Leave hovercraft for the short walk to the tree climbing area

10:15 Welcome and briefing

10:30 First group climbs; other groups undertake selected activities

Groups take turns to climb

14:30 Walk back to hovercraft terminal

15:00 Hovercraft departs for mainland

15:15 Back on the coach and return to school

Remember - this is just an EXAMPLE itinerary. Choose from our wide range of resources to make it your own!

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Our Day Trips

Education Destination's day trips are ideal for KS1 and KS2 students from schools within an hour's travel distance of Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington.

We'll whisk you over to the Isle of Wight on a high speed ferry or hovercraft for an exciting day crammed with fun learning activities designed to meet National Curriculum objectives.

All day trips have a choice of high quality pre-prepared learning resources, many of which have a classroom element to feed back into your scheme of work or inspire special projects.

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