wild adventures for schools
CONSCIOUSLY CURATED & EXPERTLY DELIVERED
school expeditions
We provide ready made school expeditions in stunning hand-picked wild locations with safety & leadership at their heart.
1. Choose location
2. Choose the duration of the expedition (7-14 days)
3. We'll do the rest
We can also work with you to create bespoke adventures, from 3 to 14 days - in line with your core values and any curricular outcomes you may have, from conservation to navigation, sustainability and teamwork.
find out more about some of our
'ready to go' adventures
"We know, trust and love The Living Project. The adventures are so inspiring, everything is run and sourced ethically and responsibly. So much can be gained from these adventures in the wild... if you're thinking about running a school trip with The Living Project I'd say just do it. You won't find a better provider."
(Jen Turney, Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (RGS))
Running between May to September
Duration: 7 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
Choose from: A 'basecamp model' or a journey on foot (covering 5-15k per day)
Beginning with an overnight train from London – Fort William (via Edinburgh) we’ll then be based in the stunning and remote Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland. Also known as the UK’s last true wilderness.
This programme can also be delivered as a John Muir Expedition.
On this expedition students learn self-sufficiency and how to work as a team to move through a stunning remote environment.
'THRIVE IN THE WILD'
DARTMOOR
Running between April to October
Duration: 7 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
An entirely unique experience in one of the wildest places in the UK. Beginning with a combination of environmental volunteering, living in the woods and eating fire-cooked food, this is an excellent opportunity for students to develop a sense of self-reliance and connection with a wild life.
From the woods we embark on a varied cross-country journey; by foot, steam train and canoe, enabling students to truly connect with the variety of environments in the UK. The whole experience is carried out using public transport and only eating local, seasonal produce, providing a genuinely sustainable experience, contributing to awareness of for students within this space while supporting the environment.
'a WILD life'
A wild experience in the magical forests & lakes of sweden
Running between May to September
Duration: 7 to 10 days (depending on the team, needs, objectives)
After catching the train from Stockholm to Gnesta we immerse ourselves in the Wild, stripping back to the bare essentials to spend three days learning to live in the environment around us.
We’ll build our own shelters, learn to forage, cook all our healthy, wholesome meals on the fire and have some fun in the surrounding lakes. We’ll learn native walking, observe the wildlife and prepare ourselves for a wilderness journey.
Part two of 'A Wild Life' sees us head out on an adventure into the wild. Using all the skills we’ve learned through the first three days we’ll find food on route, make our own temporary shelters, work as a team with the environment around us, and we’ll finish with a canoe journey along the lake that enables us to look back on the land we’ve become part of.
WILD SRI LANKA
A wild immersion in the heart of Sri Lanka
Running between March to November
Duration: 5-14 days (depending on the team needs & objectives)
Arriving into Colombo we orientate ourselves to our new surroundings before heading into the jungle to explore this magical people and place.
Basecamp on this adventure is a remote river camp and (depending on duration, and team focus) we have the options to; embark on a true wilderness journey by canoe, through the rainforest, camping as we go. Spend time living with a remote community, learning their life and culture while contributing to a meaningful community initiative, and enjoy time whale watching at the coast. If time allows we can do all three!
Check out the brochures below that highlight example itineraries, and speak to us about your specific needs
'wild winter'
SLOVENIA
Running between January - November
Duration: 6-8 days (depending on the team needs & objectives)
On this entirely unique adventure we’ll work as a team on a breathtaking snowshoeing adventure in the home of some of Europe’s most diverse ecosystems. Led by inspiring International Mountain Leader and Slovenia resident - Mikaela Toczek, snowshoeing offers the perfect way to explore Slovenia's pristine backcountry environments, immersing yourself in nature, identifying tracks and traces and considering our roles as Global Citizens.
After mastering the basics of snowshoeing we’ll embark on a multi-day snowshoeing journey, exploring the vast Pokljuka plateau, weaving in and out of alpine pastures, forests and visiting incredible viewpoints, all on the edge of the Triglav National Park in the Julian Alps. Throughout our adventure we’ll consider the environmental challenges facing this
environment in a rapidly changing world.
Check out the brochure below for more information
'wild slovenia'
Running between May - October
Duration: 10 days
On this entirely unique adventure we'll work as a team in the home of some of Europe’s most diverse ecosystems. Led by inspiring International Mountain Leader and Slovenia resident - Mikaela Toczek, we’ll journey through ancient forests, dip in emerald green waters and share space with Europe’s biggest predators; bears, wolves and lynx.
This adventure is all about making connections. We’ll spend time in a quiet village in Idrija Geopark, where some
residents have links going back 300 hundred years, and where Mikaela is lucky enough to call her home. We’ll learn about the crafts and skills at the heart of the community. We’ll connect with the land in a unique way, including tracking animals through the ancient forests surrounding our plateau. Marveling at the night sky, walking sections of the Via Alpina long-distance route and finally, visiting the Julian Alps, this is an unforgettable expedition blending nature, culture, adventure and meaningful
connection.
Check out the brochure below for more information
'wild NEPAL'
Running between May - October
Duration: 14 days
Working as a team on a remarkable mountain trek through the incredible Langtang Valley we'll spot the wildlife returning after the earthquake of 2015, and witness the resilience of the people rebuilding their lives. We'll support each other to reach the summit of Kyanjin Ri at 4350m and enjoy the epic Himalayan views as a result.
We’ll immerse ourselves in Nepali culture
and engage in a responsible travel workshop to consider the power of coming together as a connected community of Global Citizens. Beginning and ending in Kathmandu (the gateway to the Himalayas) and exploring the remarkable Langtang valley this will be an adventure stepping out of the familiar, and into the daily joys of people who have a close connection to their mountain home, and face unique challenges in a rapidly changing world.
Check out the brochure below for more information
BESPOKE ADVENTURES
We love creating bespoke adventures with schools, from 3 days to longer trips in any of our hand picked wild locations. Aligning with your core values, curriculum, students needs and working within a variety of themes.
Check out the "Wild in the Peaks"case study below.
CASE STUDY
WILD IN THE PEAKS WITH
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN LONDON
We’ve been working with The American School in London for 3 years, designing and delivering a bespoke Wild Adventure for thirty year 6 students in May 2022, 2023, and again in 2024.
This unique adventure runs over 4 days and 3 nights (including 2 nights camping) in The Peak District National Park. For the first time in 2024 this adventure is being run as a John Muir Discoverer Award.
This adventure involves our 'base camp model' that while being based in an inspiring and remote outdoor centre (sole use), also includes some incredible hiking and an over-night camp at a National Trust campsite.
Working together in small teams, the students have the opportunity to explore the Park, and the following themes and activities together...(in line with their social studies curriculum):
SUSTAINABILITY: Traveling by coach and by foot only, considering land-use, responsible and conscious choices when it comes to food, wellbeing, and how we impact the environment (leave no trace)
CONSERVATION: Spending time with The Peak District National Park volunteer service, actively contributing to conservation of the land they are exploring
TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP: Camp-craft, cooking and eating together in the wild, exploring roles and responsibilities for how they can work as a team, lead and support each other through practical 'real-life' scenarios
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY + GROWTH: Understanding how to keep themselves safe and well in new environments within the context of a wild environment.
PLAY: Nature facilitation/connection and play, treasure hunts, games, enjoying being somewhere the students can express themselves by running, playing, climbing and exploring
MINDFULNESS: Awareness of our senses, morning yoga, wild swimming, gratitudes and journaling
