Embarking on a school trip is more than just a day or so away from the classroom. It’s an opportunity to create memories, ignite enthusiasm, bolster friendships, improve skills and develop subject knowledge. We understand the importance of organising a trip that both captivates and educates students, which is why we’ve come up with some of the best secondary school trip ideas.
Sports trips
To kick off our high school trip ideas, it’s a much-loved sports trip. Whether you’re students are budding athletes forming a school team, or just some sports enthusiasts who are keen to develop their sports skills. Whichever the reason, there are plenty of fantastic sports trips that you can enjoy with students, whether the sport is netball or football.
Field trips
Field trips are an epic way to explore beyond the walls of the classroom. They bring learning to life and provide an incredible learning experience for your students. You could explore geographical features, dive into geology and rocks, investigate the biology of living organisms in the great outdoors, and learn about many aspects of environmental sciences. Self-taught field studies mean you can teach the lesson exactly how you’d like to. Because you know your students best!
Language trips
Language trips are another great option for an immersive school trip. They’re perfect for enhancing language skills and cultural understanding through education and adventure! Your students could practise their French language skills as they explore Paris and enjoy the landmarks, activities and more on a French package with PGL at our Château de Grande Romaine centre.
Adventure trips
Adventure trips make for an epic all-around experience for your students, focusing on skill development and team building, just like our R.E.A.C.H. – UNITE! programme. They’re super fun and engaging, with an action-packed schedule each day, filled with adventurous outdoor activities and challenges that foster resilience, problem-solving skills and teamwork.
Character building is another reason why adventure trips are so amazing. We know how important it is for the development of your students, which is why we have a dedicated programme just for this: R.E.A.C.H. – G.R.O.W!
At PGL, we specialise in adventures and can build your perfect school trip at one of our locations across the UK and France. One of our standout options is the Ardèche Adventure programme, which offers a mix of thrilling outdoor activities, including canoeing through dramatic gorges, a high ropes course and much more. Treat your students to a thrilling time with us and we’re sure it’ll be a trip to remember!
Ski trips
The experiences that come with Ski and Snowboarding trips are unparalleled. Whether you’re thinking of taking your PE students or opening it to the whole school, this is definitely one of the best secondary school trip ideas out there. They provide great opportunities for new experiences and are inclusive for all students, no matter how experienced they are.
You can book a Ski and Snowboarding trip to France with PGL! So grab your ski and snowboarding boots and enjoy a winter adventure.
Outdoor adventure camps with PGL!
We hope these secondary school trip ideas inspire you to think of engaging educational adventures for your students! If you’re interested in booking with us, our residential school trips offer pupils an experience they’ll never forget! Life at PGL is about adventure, fun and laughter! With fantastic group activities galore, your students will never tire of the wide range of adrenaline-fuelled activities and amazing activities into the evening too.
We provide school trips for primary schools and secondary schools that are all about outdoor education! Take a look at some of our programmes:
At PGL, we have an exceptional offering of trips, locations and activities to enjoy, so get in touch today to discuss your next school trip.
