wild adventures for schools
CONSCIOUSLY CURATED & EXPERTLY DELIVERED
STUDENT ADVENTURES
We provide student adventures in hand-picked wild locations with safety & leadership at their heart.
1. Choose location
2. Choose the duration of the adventure (7-14 days)
3. We'll do the rest
We can also work with you to create bespoke adventures, from 3 to 14 days - in line with your core values and any curricular outcomes you may have, from conservation and sustainability, to leadership and teamwork. We love hero-ing the remarkable wilds of the UK, enabling greater student accessibility, and providing an opportunity for responsible adventure with meaningful opportunities to learn about and act alongside local conservation initiatives. We've spent decades building our network of experts at home and overseas to enable us to provide students with truly inspiring opportunities.
find out more about some of our
adventures
"We know, trust and love The Living Project. The adventures are so inspiring, everything is run and sourced ethically and responsibly. So much can be gained from these adventures in the wild... if you're thinking about running a school trip with The Living Project I'd say just do it. You won't find a better provider."
(Jen Turney, Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (RGS))
Running May - September
Duration: 7 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
Choose from: A 'basecamp model' or a journey on foot (covering 5-15k per day)
Beginning with an overnight train from London – Fort William we’ll then be based in the stunning and remote Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland. Also known as the UK’s last true wilderness.
This programme can also be delivered as a John Muir Expedition, providing students with the opportunity to learn about, and contribute to vital conservation and re-wilding initiatives on the peninsula.
On this expedition students learn self-sufficiency, working as a team to move through a stunning remote environment, while considering their roles as guardians of the planet.
'DISCOVER DARTMOOR'
Running April - October
Duration: 4-6 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
An entirely unique experience in one of the wildest places in the UK. From a very special basecamp students spend time exploring the remoter parts of this remarkable landscape, alongside learning about the regenerative farming movement in the area, and contributing to vital conservation work alongside the rangers of Dartmoor National Park.
The adventure culminates a truly Wild24. Taking all their learnings and personal confidence students embark on a 24hr journey through the wild lands around them. There's time to enjoy some wild swimming on the way, before making camp on a high tor and sleeping under the stars.
This adventure enables students to achieve their John Muir Discover Award.
'a WILD life'
A wild experience in the magical forests & lakes of sweden
Running May - September
Duration: 7 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
After catching the train from Stockholm to Gnesta we immerse ourselves in the Wild, stripping back to the bare essentials to spend three days learning to live in the environment around us.
We’ll build our own shelters, learn to forage, cook all our healthy, wholesome meals on the fire and have some fun in the surrounding lakes. We’ll learn native walking, observe the wildlife and prepare ourselves for a wilderness journey.
Part two of 'A Wild Life' sees us head out on an adventure into the wild. Using all the skills we’ve learned through the first three days we’ll find food on route, make our own temporary shelters, work as a team with the environment around us, and we’ll finish with a canoe journey along the lake that enables us to look back on the land we’ve become part of.
'WILD SRI LANKA'
A wild immersion in the heart of Sri Lanka
Running February - November
Duration: 5-14 days (depending on the team needs & objectives)
Arriving into Colombo we orientate ourselves to our new surroundings before heading into the jungle to explore this magical people and place.
Basecamp on this adventure is a remote river camp and (depending on duration, and team focus) we have the options to; embark on a true wilderness journey by canoe, through the rainforest, camping as we go. Spend time living with a remote community, learning their life and culture while contributing to a meaningful community initiative, and enjoy time whale watching at the coast. If time allows we can do all three!
Get in touch for some example itineraries, and to speak to us about your specific needs
'wild winter'
SLOVENIA
Running November - January
Duration: 6-8 days (depending on the team needs & objectives)
On this entirely unique adventure students work as a team on a breathtaking snowshoeing adventure in the home of some of Europe’s most diverse ecosystems. Led by inspiring International Mountain Leader and Slovenia resident - Mikaela Toczek, snowshoeing offers the perfect way to explore Slovenia's pristine backcountry environments, immersing yourself in nature, identifying tracks and traces and considering our roles as guardians of the planet.
After mastering the basics of snowshoeing students embark on a multi-day snowshoeing journey, exploring the vast Pokljuka plateau, weaving in and out of alpine pastures, forests and visiting incredible viewpoints, all on the edge of the Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps. Throughout their adventure they’ll consider the environmental challenges facing this
environment in a rapidly changing world, and with their new found wildlife tracking skills undertake vital data collection work to contribute to local efforts in this space.
'wild slovenia'
Running May - October
Duration: 10 days
On this entirely unique adventure students work as a team in the home of some of Europe’s most diverse ecosystems. Led by inspiring International Mountain Leader and Slovenia resident - Mikaela Toczek, we’ll journey through ancient forests, dip in emerald green waters and share space with Europe’s biggest predators; bears, wolves and lynx.
We’ll spend time in a quiet village in Idrija Geopark, where some residents have links going back 300 hundred years, and where Mikaela is lucky enough to call her home. We’ll learn about the crafts and skills at the heart of the community. We’ll connect with the land in a unique way, including tracking animals through the ancient forests surrounding our plateau, and we'll complete vital data collection to support local conservation efforts on the way. Marveling at the night sky, walking sections of the Via Alpina long-distance route and finally, visiting the Julian Alps, this is an unforgettable expedition blending conservation, culture, adventure and meaningful connection.
'wild NEPAL'
Running May - October
Duration: 14 days
Working as a team on a remarkable mountain trek through the incredible Langtang Valley students will spot the wildlife returning after the earthquake of 2015, and witness the resilience of the people rebuilding their lives. We'll support each other to reach the summit of Kyanjin Ri at 4350m and enjoy the epic Himalayan views as a result.
We’ll immerse ourselves in Nepali culture and engage in a responsible travel workshop to consider the power of coming together as a connected community of Global Citizens. Beginning and ending in Kathmandu (the gateway to the Himalayas) and exploring the remarkable Langtang valley this will be an adventure stepping out of the familiar, and into the daily joys of people who have a close connection to their mountain home, and face unique challenges in a rapidly changing world.
'WILD ISLAND'
A UNIQUE ADVENTURE on THE ISLE OF LEWIS, SCOTLAND
Running May - September
Duration: 8 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
What a journey to begin! To reach the Outer Hebrides, and the Isle of Lewis is an adventure in and of itself. Travelling by overnight train from London – Inverness you'll then grab a coach to Ullapool, and finally a ferry across to the Island. Each stage sees you journey through wilder landscapes. Once welcomed on the Island you'll begin to explore, connect with, and contribute to this remarkable people and place.
After slowly travelling down from Stornaway to the Crofting community of Lemreway you'll set-up camp and spend some time learning about, and getting stuck into the crofting way of life, working with land and animals in an ancient way of life being brought forward into the future. Look out for Eagles and Stags!
You'll also work as a team to undertake a journey on foot, wild camping as you go. Your adventure among the people and place of Lewis will culminate in a local celebration of music, fire, dance and reflection.
BESPOKE ADVENTURES
We love creating bespoke adventures with schools, from 3 days to longer trips in any of our hand picked wild locations. Aligning with your core values, curriculum, students needs and working within a variety of themes.
Check out the "Wild in the Peaks"case study below.
CASE STUDY
WILD IN THE PEAKS - a JOHN MUIR DISCOVER AWARD
FOR THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON
We’ve been working with The American School in London for 4 years, designing and delivering a bespoke wild adventure for thirty year 6 students in May.
This unique adventure runs over 4 days and 3 nights (including 2 nights camping) in The Peak District National Park. For the first time in 2024 students worked alongside Peak District National Park rangers on a valuable conservation project. This adventure enables all students to achieve their John Muir Discover Award.
This adventure involves our 'base camp model' that while being based in an inspiring and remote outdoor centre (sole use), also includes some incredible hiking and an over-night camp at a National Trust campsite.
Working together in small teams, the students have the opportunity to explore the Park, and the following themes and activities together:
SUSTAINABILITY: Traveling by coach and by foot only, considering land-use, responsible and conscious choices when it comes to food, wellbeing, and how we impact the environment (leave no trace)
CONSERVATION: Spending time with The Peak District National Park volunteer service, actively contributing to conservation of the land they are exploring
TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP: Camp-craft, cooking and eating together in the wild, exploring roles and responsibilities for how they can work as a team, lead and support each other through practical 'real-life' scenarios
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY + GROWTH: Understanding how to keep themselves safe and well in new environments within the context of a wild environment.
PLAY: Nature facilitation/connection and play, treasure hunts, games, enjoying being somewhere the students can express themselves by running, playing, climbing and exploring
MINDFULNESS: Awareness of our senses, morning yoga, wild swimming, gratitudes and journaling
"What a great experience. LOVED that there is a philosophy clearly articulated and so visible and felt during the experience. Your team are very special, yes as outdoor leaders, but also as educators"
Melanie, Teacher, ASL
