The learning behind it.
Built for students ready for real challenge. Gorge walking and white-water rafting test nerve and trust; buggy building, code-breaking and a 'save the agent' mission test thinking under pressure. Every activity is led by qualified instructors and adapted to the group.
What students take away
- Resilience and managing risk
- Leadership and collaborative problem-solving
- Forces, motion and design in practice
- Communication under pressure
An indicative outline
- ArriveTeam building and an evening campfire with a bottle-rocket challenge.
- WaterGorge walking and white-water rafting; code-breaking in the evening.
- Problem-solveBuggy building, nightline, shelter building and a 'save the agent' mission.
- HomePack up and depart.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Teams design and race a buggy, then explain what they would change about their design and why.
The trip was an outstanding success, combining adventure, teamwork and fun in a beautifully scenic setting in Chester. The activities were exceptional and expertly led, with students fully engaged and enthusiastic throughout.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Activity-centre accommodation; water activities depend on river conditions.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.