Tipi time around the fire pit schools

Schools

We create bespoke outdoor activity programmes for school groups at our tented villages and residential centre in Dorset. Our residential school trips are tailored to meet the needs and requirements of your group, while ensuring students have unforgettable experiences on the Jurassic Coast. We can cater for primary and secondary school children.

Residential school trips & field studies trips

We offer a wide selection of outdoor adventure activities and educational excursions at Cumulus Outdoors, that can be enjoyed as part of a residential school trip. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will organise every aspect from before you arrive right the way until you leave.

Over the years we’ve earned a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality school trips in Dorset, with many schools returning year on year. Our expert instructors are highly experienced and deliver safe outdoor adventure activities, without compromising on fun.

Choose between the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre and our Tented Villages for your school trip. Both are set in scenic locations close to the Jurassic Coast and will be for the exclusive use of your group. However you decide to stay with us, you can rest assured that students will receive 24/7 care alongside well equipped facilities and a delicious menu of tasty food. There’s plenty of opportunity to explore iconic locations along the Jurassic Coast during our action-packed outdoor activities.

Activity days

We can also organise activity days if you haven’t got much time to spare. Simply choose one or two activities from our extensive list and leave the rest to us! We’ll organise the perfect day out that students will remember for years to come!

What schools say about us

  • high ropes instructor
    School testimonial

    Our best residential as a school, we very much appreciated the personal touch from all staff members and the food was amazing!

    Longspee School

  • school group kayaking
    School testimonial

    "Great place to visit with schools - we had a lot of fun with all the different activities and the instructors were all so lovely! Lots of adventure and experiences which will take you outside of your comfort zone. All in a beautiful town. Thanks to everyone at Cumulus"!

    Julia T

  • Boat fishing swanage Cumulus Outdoors Residential
    School testimonial

    "A well run and well planned week that gave our children some memories that will live with them forever. Really happy with the provision for our inner-city London children, giving them first time life experiences and providing them with successes. A fantastic week"!

    Athelney School

  • jurassic coast coasteering
    School testimonial

    Another awesome visit to Cumulus where we were so well taken care of. The kids had an amazing time! Everyone is so friendly, welcoming and helpful, Cumulus staff go above and beyond to make sure all of the children's needs are met.The food was wonderful with great healthy options across the week and all dietary needs well catered for. We are looking forward to next year's visit already!

    St Saviour's Junior Church School

  • stand up paddleboarding dorset
    School testimonial

    This is our second year visiting Cumulus Outdoors and we love it here. The team is fantastic and have taught our children so much. We will definitely be visiting again and have already booked for the next two years!

    Hillsgrove Primary School

  • muddy obstacles dorset mud trail schools
    School testimonial

    We have had yet another amazing week. Year on year the facilities improve. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. We can't wait to be back!

    Hook with Warsash DofE Academy

  • river studies school session with cumulus outdoors
    School testimonial

    We could not have asked for a better experience; the activities were outstanding and and catered for the many needs of our group.

    Bishop Henderson Primary School

  • School fishing trip with cumulus outdoors
    School testimonial

    The Cumulus Centre provide a fantastic fun filled residential. Every need or adaptation required to support our school was met with ease. They were fantastic communicators and involved you in all decisions. Instructing staff were great and knew the needs of our more complex children, ensuring everyone had a go at all activities and had fun.

    The Greville Primary School