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Adventures that shape the future

Turning potential into progress

Secondary school is a huge adventure, and the experiences your students have today will shape their tomorrow.

Our award-winning residential trips combine thrilling outdoor challenges with practical learning for real-world results, building confidence, resilience and transferable skills that prepare them for exams, employment and adulthood.

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Students in the sports hall at PGL
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Real-world results

Yes, our trips are really fun. But we’re here to make a difference too. Our secondary adventures build practical skills for school and the workplace, foster personal development and shape character. Developed with teachers, our acclaimed REACH framework ensures every programme has an impact you can see – both inside and outside the classroom.

They feel excitement, you see progress

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A boy in a green shirt hangs from a tree branch and smiles. The word "Abilities" and a logo appear on a blue banner at the bottom of the image.
Four people wearing helmets and life jackets paddle on a homemade raft made of blue barrels and wooden poles, splashing water, with the word "Character" displayed below.
A young person wearing a harness smiles while adjusting climbing ropes, with "Health & Wellbeing" text and a heart graphic at the bottom.
Four children wearing life jackets paddle a canoe on a river, with trees lining both banks. Text below highlights relationships, experiences, abilities, character, and health & wellbeing.
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Secondary school adventures

From fresh-faced Year 7s to almost-adult Sixth Formers, our trips are tailored to evolving needs

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. From the teambuilding powers of UNITE!, the digital detox of THRIVE!, or building exam-readiness on a Revision Weekend – our programmes are designed for maximum impact at every stage of their secondary journey.

Introducing Skills4Life

Aligned with the Skills Builder Framework and Level 3 accredited, our new Skills4Life programme prepares students for the world of employment. This 5-day trip blends adventure activities with life, nutrition and employability skills, supporting young people to grow and succeed.
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More activities than anyone else

(by a long, long way)

‘Big school’ means bigger adventures. Our secondary school activities raise the bar – mixing brand-new challenges with levelled-up favourites for next-level excitement and learning.

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Secondary School Residential Trip FAQs

What’s included in a PGL residential trip for secondary schools?

From accommodation to activities, equipment, food and drink – everything you need is included when you book a residential trip for your secondary school with PGL. You’ll find no hidden costs with us! 

Do you tailor secondary school trips to the curriculum?

Yes! We have a range of courses that are tailored to your secondary school curriculum. Just get in touch with our helpful team and we’ll get planning your epic educational adventure with PGL! 

What are the benefits of residential trips for secondary schools?

Residential trips for secondary schools offer a variety of benefits for students, such as fostering teamwork, building independence, enhancing social skills and providing hands-on learning experiences outside of traditional academic settings. These secondary school trips also promote personal development and offer a break from routine, contributing to a well-rounded education. 

What food is served on residential trips?

We know how important it is for kids to stay fuelled and full of energy for their adventures, which is why our meals are both nutritious and delicious! Our centres serve a variety of tasty dishes designed to appeal to young appetites while ensuring they get all the goodness they need.

We serve generous portions of fruit, vegetables, and carbohydrates, and children can also help themselves to our fresh salad bar at lunch and dinner. With a mix of hot and cold meal options throughout the week, we make sure every child finds something they love — so they can focus on having fun!

View our menus and further information

What happens outside of residential activities?

After an energetic day conquering our fabulously fun adventure activities, the fun continues into the evening! After dinner, your secondary school students can get involved with some chill activities like campfires, quizzes, games and more. Sometimes, there might even be a disco so students can boogie the night away with their friends!

Then it’s time to settle down and hop into bed. Your students will have another action-packed day of multi-activities, therefore, they all must get a good night’s sleep.

What’s the residential accommodation like for secondary schools?

Depending on your secondary school trip location, students will mostly be staying in dormitory-style rooms situated in our main buildings, chalets and more, with tent villages also being available at some locations.

Our dormitory rooms can hold large groups of pupils, some of which feature en suites and some with shared facilities. For teachers, we have single and en suite rooms and tents which can sleep one or two teachers.

What facilities does the residential activity centre have?

Our outdoor residential activity centres have many great facilities for you and your students! They’re mostly based on-site with some being just a short walk away. Let’s take a look at the facilities that you can expect to see at some of our locations:

  • Playing fields/Floodlit sports pitch/Netball courts/Sports dome
  • Classrooms/Lecture theatres
  • Sports Halls
  • Shops
  • Teachers’ lounges/bars
  • Beaches
  • Lakes
  • Indoor activity zones
  • Outdoor heated swimming pools
  • Historic rooms
  • Common room
  • Drying rooms
  • Gym
  • IT Facilities

Find your residential centre location to see the exact facilities available on your secondary school trip.

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