Go Ape Black Park

What will students see and do?

The mental benefits of physical activity cannot be overstated. Taking your class on a day of exciting outdoor learning is one of the best things you can do to supplement all of the hard work you do in the classroom. It gives your class the opportunity to take chances, spend quality time together, and reach new heights – sometimes literally!

Introducing your class to a new environment can help them learn skills that can’t be taught through everyday experiences. That’s why a trip to one of Go Ape’s UK centres is such a great idea.

A Go Ape Treetop Adventure will excite, engage and exercise your pupils. Countless memories are made on its high ropes courses each year, with young people going home at the end of the day full of newfound confidence and self-belief. There’s so much to gain from conquering obstacles and solving problems in a controlled, safe environment.

Go Ape Black Park in Slough is family friendly, and has three courses suitable for people of different heights and confidence levels:

– Treetop Adventure – 1m (minimum height)
– Treetop Adventure Plus – 1.2m
– Treetop Challenge Xpress – 1.4m

It also offers activities like Go Ape nets adventure and forest Segway trips.

How does the trip link to the curriculum?

A trip to Go Ape Black Park is a unique way to teach your pupils some new skills. A trip here is ideal for covering PSHE themes such as confidence, friendships and overcoming worries.

Key life skills such as safety awareness, team building and setting personal boundaries can be taught on adventure trips like this one.

Here are some key things your students will work on during their visit:

– Teamwork
– Overcoming fears and worries
– Interpersonal relationships
– ‘Leaving No Trace’ in natural settings
– Confidence in learning
– Safety outside the classroom

The activities are all designed to combine personal development, physical education and heaps of fun. You can be sure that your pupils will love this jam-packed day of active learning.

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Details of risk assessment

It goes without saying that a high-risk, high-reward way of teaching requires rigorous safety testing. The activities at Black Park all run on a belay system, meaning that your pupils are protected by harnesses.

Qualified staff run the par and team members will be on hand at all times to support you and guide your pupils through their new learning experiences.

Risk assessments are available to look at on the website.

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