Programmes are designed with certain year groups/ stages in mind, to provide a progressive & developmental journey through a young persons school career.
P1 to S6 – Outdoor Learning Teacher in Residence
(Support for teaching staff at all stages)
P7 (& Transition) – The P7 Camp
P7 – Bikeability
P6 – AWEsome
P6 – Under the Stars
P6 – Bikeability
P5 – Skills for Adventure Sports
P5 – Base Camp
Targeted Intervention Programmes
Staying Safe Around Water
Secondary – Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions
After School & Holiday Adventure Activity Programmes
inc. *Active Schools Total Adventure Programme *Venturing Out Holiday Programmes
Outdoor Learning Teacher in Residence (TiR)
This programme supports school staff (Primary & Secondary), and Outdoor Learning teaching staff. work in partnership to; plan, deliver and review using Supported Outdoor Learning Lessons as an approach to learning, teaching, and assessment.
Priority will be given to full class, team teaching of any stage.
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The P7 Camp
An exciting NEW opportunity for P7’s to take part in a residential camp programme. Up to 50 pupils at one time. Four days and three nights, packed with adventures.
Priority will be given to P7’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.
A considerable subsidised cost to all ELC pupils, inclusive and relatively local. A hidden gem on the East Lothian coastline.
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Bikeability Scotland
Bikeability Scotland is based on the government approved National Standards for Cycle Training, which teaches trainees the necessary skills to ride confidently on today’s roads.
There are three award levels for Bikeability Scotland, to suit all abilities, from beginner to experienced cyclist, with instructor training available to teach all levels.
Further information and booking here
AWEsome (AWE)
The AWEsome programme is designed to integrate outdoor learning, adventure sports and school based learning to support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically focused on Literacy/ STEM/ Health & Wellbeing.
Priority will be given to P6’s but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.
The programmes are tailor made to each school, designed to deliver educational outcomes themed around a text the pupils will cover in class. Active travel (cycling/walking) is used as the preferred method of transport to enhance place based learning in the local area and to support Learning for Sustainability.
Further information and booking here
Under the Stars (UTS) & Base Camp (BC)
An overnight camping experience either in the school grounds (BC) or a local green space (UTS).
Beginning at the end of the school day the pupils will be taken through preparing equipment for an overnight experience; cooking an evening meal on an open fire; an evening activity and then bed. Morning will bring an outdoor breakfast and striking camp before a reflection and review of the experience. All finished ready for a new school day. The experience can start a little earlier and finish later if requested by the school. One of our team will visit school prior to the overnight stay to help the young people plan , prepare and become familiar with our camping equipment.
Priority will be given to P5’s within the school grounds (Base Camp) and P6’s at our wild camping site (Under the Stars) but other year groups will be considered if there is space in the programme.
Further information and booking here
Skills for Adventure Sports (SAS)
Both introductory and progressive sessions of adventure sports for young people for both Primary & Secondary pupils. These programmes are many and varied, all can culminate in certification/ qualifications, either National Governing Body Awards or on the SCQF framework. A range of skills can be delivered including orienteering, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, climbing, skiing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, mountaineering.
- Paddlesports
- Orienteering
- National Schools Competitions
- Winter Adventures
- SQA Adventure Sport Programmes
Further information and booking here
Targeted Intervention Outdoor Programmes (TIOP)
These longer term targeted intervention adventurous programmes are designed to work with small groups of children & young people. Above and beyond the skills of adventure activities the programmes develop social skills, confidence, resilience etc. to contribute towards improving the educational outcomes of the children and young people . These programmes may be based upon biking, climbing, paddlesport, orienteering, skiing, mountaineering. Where appropriate the young people can work towards formal recognition and accreditation for their achievements. These programmes include: *Adventure On *Biking North *Winter Residential Adventure Programme *ASN *Future Leaders
Further information and booking here
Staying Safe Around Water (SSaW)
This workshop/ lesson designed to introduce young people to water safety whilst playing around natural waters. This programme is built to integrate children’s natural inquisitive behaviour around natural water with school based learning and support delivery of curriculum outcomes, specifically Health & Wellbeing.
We aim to deliver these sessions to equip pupil’s with the knowledge of how to assess risk and what to do in the event that they, or someone they are with, becomes in danger.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions (DofE)
Through our network of associate instructors we can provide expedition supervision to support your school or community DofE Award group or other expedition.
We have resourcing available to support with cycling, walking, paddling expeditions
Further information and booking here
After School & Holiday Adventure Activity Programmes
After school adventure sports clubs are run by Outdoor Learning through the Active Schools Total Adventure programmes. Orienteering, Climbing & Watersports. Attendance at these can lead to invitation to compete at National Schools competitions or similar.
Further information and booking here
Holiday adventure sport activities are delivered by our partners Venturing Out CIC, the school holiday provision is open to all young people in East Lothian. There are a wide variety of activities to choose from during the October, Easter and Summer holiday periods. Early booking is recommended.
Further information and booking here