Cobnor Activities Centre

5-16
Communication Skills, Confidence Building, Leadership, Maths
, PE, Problem Solving, Team Building
+3 more

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What will students see and do?

The Cobnor Activities Centre is located in Chichester, near to the Solent and English Channel. It’s about 45 minutes east of Southampton and just under two hours south of London.

For kids, the following activities are on offer:

– sailing
– canoeing
– kayaking
– raft building
– cycling
– archery
– low ropes
– climbing wall
– aeroball
– bush craft
– beachcombing

These are just some of the adventure activities on offer, and all will teach pupils valuable skills such as teamwork and problem-solving, while boosting their self-confidence. Students will bond with their classmates while working on skills that can be used in the real world.

Pupils will need to communicate in order to build rafts; work together to steer kayaks in the right direction and stay afloat; work as a team in order to sail a boat in the water.

Kids bunk in cabins or tents, providing an opportunity for classes to bond over the course of a multi-day trip. Best of all, kids can enjoy time on a beautiful lake in an area recognised for its outstanding natural beauty.

How does the trip link to the curriculum?

The main benefit for students on this trip is the chance to gain outdoor learning experience that will increase their problem-solving skills and self-confidence.

You may have done problem-solving in the classroom, but a trip like this gets students solving problems in the real world. An activities centre trip encourages students to act on their gut instincts and get involved in different scenarios.

This trip is also a chance for students to practise craft, art and design techniques.

Arguably most important of all, this trip will help develop students’ mental skills, including problem-solving, teamwork, communication and confidence, as well as their physical development. These will all help them to succeed in the real world.

School trips allow students to develop and improve these skills and achieve their personal growth goals.

An activities centre trip like this will help make your students stronger, both physically and mentally.

Subjects covered

Communication Skills

Confidence Building

Leadership

Maths

Problem Solving

Team Building

Teaching resources provided

Cobnor Activities Centre provides PDFs for teachers and parents about the facility and the benefits of a school trip there.

These summarise the location of Cobnor; activities offered, facilities, accommodation, benefits, information about employees and itinerary, and more.

Minimum and maximum group size

There are two main types of lodging available – log cabins and the Jubilee Building.

The former can house a maximum of 40 people, and the latter sleeps 20 people.

Staff can be provided with separate lodgings. It is recommended that between two and four teachers accompany your students.

Details of risk assessment

Cobnor allows teachers to arrange a visit to the location to assist with planning, helping you to make your trip a beneficial experience for everyone.

PLANNING

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Facilities on-site

The log cabins have bunks, a mess hall, drying rooms, and a kitchen. The Jubilee Building has bunks plus an outdoor terrace and a kitchen.

Opening times

On weekdays, the normal operating hours are 9:30am-4:30pm.

Pricing

Prices vary based on school group size, itinerary, and accommodation.

Travel arrangements

Getting to Cobnor Activities Centre requires taking the A259 to Chidham Lane. From there, look for Cobnor Farm Lane, drive past the farm, and look for the activities centre on the left.