School Residentials

Tented village or residential centre with bespoke outdoor activity programmes

‘A great team and excellent instructors in a superb location’  Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 Cumulus Outdoors Gold Award

Here at Cumulus Outdoors we pride ourselves on designing bespoke outdoor activity programmes to fit each individual school, depending on duration and nature of the trip. We work with teachers and youth group leaders input to design a programme that meets required learning objectives and falls within the desired budget. We take care of everything including accommodation arrangement, activity selection and catering to ensure the process is hassle and stress free. Every part of your stay is carefully planned and we manage all aspects of your trip from before you arrive, right the way through your stay until you depart.

One of the things that sets Cumulus Outdoors apart from other school trip providers is our flexibility and ability to adapt. Our years of experience mean we’re well versed at overcoming problems that may arise and know only too well that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work. What makes us special is our ability to cater to schools specific requirements and deliver residential programmes that are truly one of a kind. We love a challenge and will gladly work with you to develop, organise and run memorable adventure activity trips in Dorset.

Activities tailored to your requirements

Each programme contains a unique set of adventure activities that can include Coasteering, Mackerel Fishing, Dorset Waterpark and Bushcraft to name just a few. Our highly qualified and knowledgeable instructors will engage all students at every level throughout our school residential trips to ensure an action packed and educational trip to remember. We can even incorporate educational elements should you require.

There are two sleeping options for our school residential trips, allowing you to pick the accommodation type that is best suited to the needs of your group. Our tented villages are well suited to school and youth groups looking for an authentic outdoor experience, whereas our residential centre is a great option if you would prefer the comfort of dormitory accommodation alongside classroom and field study facilities.

Tented Villages

Our Tented Villages provide a unique setting in which students and teachers alike can relax in a camp exclusive to your group. We offer 24/7 on site pastoral care from our expert team of camp staff. Our dedicated field chef cooks hearty meals to refuel after a busy day and can cater to your every need and dietary requirement.

For example, our Cumulus camp is situated in an unbeatable location close to the Dorset coast. Set in a large field surrounded by trees, it’s an excellent space for children to spend time with their peers. The camp has a homely feel and is a great place to return after the days adventures. Spacious stand-up tents are set around our huge central Nordic Tipi which contains a central campfire. Here the group can spend time together in the evenings, playing campfire games and reminisce on the days activities.

Creature comforts continue for teachers with a dedicated area within camp, containing a brew station for that well-earned cuppa, access to phone charging and a welcome box.

The Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre

Our self-contained residential centre is located in the lovely town of Swanage, just a 15 minute walk to the beach. It accommodates up to 130 students/teachers in hard-top accommodation across three dormitories and boasts designated teacher facilities. Each dormitory has its own dedicated common room giving ample space for indoor activities and evening entertainment.

The Cumulus catering team provide a varied menu and will take into account all individual dietary needs keeping you fuelled throughout your stay. Classroom and field study facilities also enable more educational elements to be included in our school residential trips. The centre is set in six acres of grounds providing plenty of space for on-site outdoor activities.

What Our Schools Say About Us:

“This has been our best ever residential, all staff student interaction is fantastic and Jack is a natural. All camp staff have been exceptional and the food has been delicious all week, beautifully cooked and served. Thank you, it has been an absolute pleasure.”