Looking for a different experience for your pupils next year?
Gowanbank Activity Centre in Ayrshire offers unique winter residentials from November – February, designed to provide an enriching and memorable residential experience, at a lower cost.
Why choose a winter residential at Gowanbank?
· Same high standards of programme structure, staffing, and quality as any other time of year
· Warm accommodation with strong indoor contingency planning for winter weather
· Nurturing, supportive environment
· Instructors experienced in winter delivery
Activities can include:
· Outdoor activities
· Learning to ski at a dry ski slope
· Day trips to Glasgow
· Escape room
· Indoor climbing
Gowanbank’s winter programmes are great for:
· Building resilience and confidence
· Strengthening teamwork and communication
· Re-establishing routines and shared expectations
· Supporting wellbeing and positive relationships
These residentials are great for schools looking to save on costs for their pupils, with Gowanbank offering their lowest rates of the year, from £70 per pupil per night. Financial support is also available through their School Bursary Fund (link: https://classroomoutdoors.org.uk/blog/no-child-left-behind-su-scotlands-school-bursary-fund/)
Enquire online today: classroomoutdoors.org.uk/gowanbank
Benefits of an autumn residential
Autumn is a fantastic time of year to take your pupils away for a residential trip. These experiences give pupils the chance to build relationships with their peers and teachers and grow resilience and confidence early in the year. This impact then lasts throughout the rest of the school year and can be built upon. When pupils face challenges or new learning in the classroom, they can reflect on how they overcame situations during their residential, and it creates a shared language and reference point that supports their growth throughout the year.
Gowanbank, an activity centre in East Ayrshire has availability in September – October 2026 and is excited to offer a 10% discount on school residentials for the Scotland4Kids community for new schools booking a residential for September – October 2026. Just mention this post when you enquire: classroomoutdoors.org.uk/gowanbank
Secondary School Experiences
Looking for experiences to engage your secondary school pupils? Gowanbank offers programmes that support wider achievement and inclusion, with tailored programmes to suit your group.
Programmes include:
· Prefects’ training events
· Mentorship programme residentials
· Study weekends
· Programmes that support SQA accreditation
· Activity days to support emotional literacy or relationship building
· Multi-week attainment programmes for pupils who find school challenging
Get in touch to see how they can support your school: classroomoutdoors.org.uk/gowanbank
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