Go Ape Bracknell

5-16+
Communication Skills, Confidence Building, Leadership, Problem Solving
, Team Building
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What will students see and do?

Let students discover their wild side with an exhilarating trip to Go Ape Bracknell.

Go Ape is one of the largest outdoor adventure park chains in the UK, with more than 30 sites across England, Scotland and Wales. It’s not all monkeying around though – Go Ape is well-versed in outdoor learning.

The company takes a “whatever the weather” approach to outdoor learning and believes it’s a great way for children to improve their physical and mental health. The range of impressive activities at the Go Ape Bracknell site include:

– Go Ape Treetop Adventure
– Forest Segway
– Go Ape Treetop Adventure Plus
– Treetop Challenge
– Go Ape Ziplines

The treetop adventures are a variety of high and low rope courses, varying in difficulty to suit all age groups. The courses feature ziplines, swing ropes, pendulum swings and climbing ropes.

If you’d rather stay closer to the ground, students can hop aboard an all-terrain Segway to explore the stunning Swinley Forest.

The Bracknell site is located just outside of Greater London, making it an ideal location for schools in the South East and London.

How does the trip link to the curriculum?

Outdoor experiences offer a great range of physical and mental benefits to children. For younger children, the Go Ape experience offers a unique way for them to explore and connect with nature.

Due to the variety of group activities on offer, the courses can also help with a variety of personal skills such as team building, problem solving and confidence building.

There are different difficulties of courses available, so for those who’d like a real physical challenge, you can set the bar as high as you like.

Of course, while there are good links to the curriculum for PE and personal skills, this trip can also be used as an amazing reward trip for your students.

Subjects covered

Communication Skills

Confidence Building

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Building

Teaching resources provided

Go Ape has a great range of free resources available on its website. Resources are available for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. They cover a range of topics, from maths and PHSE to science. Make sure to take a look and see how you can get your students engaged ahead of their trip.

Minimum and maximum group size

There are no minimum or maximum numbers for Go Ape school trips. However, better package prices are often offered to larger groups. Speak to a Go Ape school trip coordinator for more specific information.

Details of risk assessment

You can find all risk assessment forms on Go Ape’s site. This includes risk assessment forms for each activity, as well as Covid-19 risk assessment forms. Teachers are welcome to visit the site for an inspection prior to their visit to complete their own risk assessment.

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Facilities on-site

Go Ape Bracknell is well equipped for school trips. There are places to buy food, drinks and snacks on site, including a cafe for tired teachers who need a boost! There are also many toilets on site.

If you’d rather bring packed lunches, this stunning forest has a whole host of beautiful picnic spots. There are also many picnic benches around if the floor is wet.

For younger children, there is a play area. This is split into three parts including an infant play area, junior play area and inclusive play area.

Swinley Forest is 2,600 acres and is an excellent place to go exploring, whether on foot or by bike. There is an excellent cycle network offering a variety of trails. These range from beginner to advanced. There is bike hire available for those who would like to go for a ride through the great outdoors.

For those looking for even more to pack into their day, this site is across the road from the Look Out Discovery Centre and Coral Reef Waterworld.

Opening times

Go Ape Bracknell is open from 10am-4pm during weekdays and 9am-5pm on weekends. Contact the schools team Monday-Friday to discuss your trip options.

Pricing

Go Ape prices for school trips start from £8 per pupil, ranging to £18.75 each for the full Treetop Challenge experience. All required supervisors go free. School rates are only applicable in term time and on weekdays. Due to the range of activities available, those looking to plan a trip here are better off getting a custom quote for a more precise idea of costs.

Teachers can request a bespoke quote by calling the Go Ape school trip team on 01284 852 229. Alternatively, you can contact them via email at schools@goape.co.uk. The department is available from Monday to Friday during term time.