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Adventures designed for secondary students

Shaped by the priorities teachers tell us matter most, our secondary programmes support relationships, wellbeing, life skills and employability. Purposeful outdoor adventures combine new challenges with levelled-up PGL favourites, giving older students exciting opportunities to build confidence, strengthen essential skills and prepare for their future.

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Ardèche Adventure

Our ultimate overseas adventure, featuring a thrilling two-day canoe expedition and overnight bivouac through the spectacular Ardèche Gorge.

  • Ideal for ages: 13-18
  • Outcomes: Independence, confidence, resilience, cultural experiences
  • Includes: Canoe expedition, canyoning, high-ropes, excursions
  • Duration: 7-8 days

Biology A-Level

Curriculum-linked programmes tailored to your A Level students (or Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers), combining fieldwork, subject learning and PGL activities.

  • Ideal for: A-level and equivalent
  • Outcomes: Subject understanding, fieldwork, confidence and exam-readiness
  • Aligns with: AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications
  • Duration: Flexible

Field Studies KS3

A curriculum-linked Geography experience on the Jurassic Coast combining fieldwork, case studies and a programme of PGL activities

  • Ideal for ages: 11-14
  • Outcomes: Subject understanding, data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Support: Expert PGL Field Studies Instructors
  • Duration: 3-5 days

Football Coaching

A high-energy weekend of professional coaching, competitive fixtures and PGL adventure activities.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-14
  • Outcomes: Technical development, performance, teamwork, morale
  • Includes: Training delivered by UEFA B Coaches
  • Duration: Weekend

French Package

Discover Paris from our exclusive Château through immersive excursions that bring French language, culture and history to life.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Independence, language development, cultural awareness, broadened horizons
  • Optional Excursion: Disneyland® Paris
  • Duration: 4-5 days

French Tailor made

Stay at our exclusive Château near Paris and create a bespoke itinerary tailored to your learning objectives and interests.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Independence, language development, cultural awareness, broadened horizons
  • Support: French-speaking guide and 24/7 emergency helpline
  • Duration: Flexible
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Geography A-Level

Curriculum-aligned fieldwork combining real-world geographical enquiry, data analysis and outdoor adventure to deepen learning.

  • Ideal for: AS and A-level groups and equivalent
  • Outcomes: Deeper subject understanding, fieldwork confidence and stronger exam-ready case studies
  • Skills: Data collection, analysis, geographical enquiry, teamwork and problem-solving
  • Duration: Flexible

Geography GCSE

A curriculum-linked fieldwork experience combining human and physical geography with adventure to bring learning to life.

  • Ideal for ages: 14-16
  • Outcomes: Subject knowledge, data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Aligned to: AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications
  • Duration: 3-5 days

Maths KS3

A fresh approach to mathematics, turning classroom concepts into practical, hands-on experiences that make learning meaningful.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-14
  • Outcomes: Subject knowledge, independence, data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Programme options: Choose from 3-5 study experiences
  • Duration: 3-5 days

Netball Tournaments

Boost morale, fitness, teamwork and performance with your netball players. A weekend of competitive netball blended with PGL activities.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Teamwork, communication, fitness and performance
  • Includes: England Netball officiating and Super League player appearance
  • Duration: Weekend
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Paris Christmas Markets

A magical winter visit to Paris, combining festive markets, cultural experiences and opportunities to speak French. Optional visit to Disneyland™ Paris.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Independence, language development, cultural awareness, broadened horizons
  • Support: French-speaking guide and 24/7 emergency helpline
  • Duration: 3-4 days
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REACH – GROW!

GROW! adventures provide secondary students with breakthroughs to boost CHARACTER-DEVELOPMENT!

Revision Weekends

A unique blend of focused revision sessions and PGL adventure, helping your students feel prepared, confident and motivated ahead of exams.

  • Ideal for: GCSE and A Level groups and equivalent
  • Outcomes: Confidence, reduced exam stress, healthy revision habits
  • Includes: Teacher-led revision in well-equipped classrooms
  • Duration: Weekend

Field Studies Self-Taught

You lead the learning, we handle the logistics. Explore outstanding field study locations while delivering your own curriculum objectives.

  • Ideal for ages 11-18
  • Outcomes: Subject understanding, data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Field Study sites: Rivers, towns, beaches and coastal formations
  • Duration: 3-5 days
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Ski & Snowboarding

Test their skills on the slopes and enjoy the full support of your very own PGL Ski Rep. We operate in resorts around Europe and beyond to deliver the very best in school ski.

Skills4Life

A research-backed, transformative programme combining outdoor adventure with real-world learning to develop confidence, resilience and future-ready skills.

  • Ideal for ages: 14-18
  • Outcomes: Life-skills, health, nutrition and employability
  • Skills Builder: Impact Level 3 accredited
  • Duration: 3-5 days

UNITE!

A relationship-building adventure helping students start secondary school with stronger friendships, confidence and belonging.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-12
  • Outcomes: Teamwork, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Skills Builder: Impact Level 3 accredited
  • Duration: 3-5 days

SEND Inclusive Adventure

A flexible, empowering adventure tailored to help young people with SEND and ASN access enriching experiences confidently.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Confidence, independence, participation and personal growth
  • Support: Dedicated SEND/ASN Advisors at all centres
  • Duration: Flexible

THRIVE!

A wellbeing adventure combining exciting activities with mindfulness, reflection and practical self-care techniques.

  • Ideal for ages: 13-16
  • Outcomes: Wellbeing, resilience, adaptability and self-belief
  • Skills Builder: Impact Level 3 accredited
  • Duration: 3-5 days

Multi Activity

An action-packed adventure helping students discover new strengths, build confidence and achieve brilliant breakthroughs.

  • Ideal for ages: 11-18
  • Outcomes: Resilience, independence, courage and curiosity
  • Skills: Teamwork, problem-solving and communication
  • Duration: 3-5 days
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