Home-educated Group Sessions

Give your child the chance to explore, play, and grow with The Outdoor Ed School’s small-group adventure sessions. Designed specifically for home-educated children, these sessions combine exciting outdoor activities with opportunities to develop confidence, teamwork, and social skills in a safe, supportive environment.

What your child will do:

Students take part in a variety of hands-on activities, including:

1. Bushcraft & survival skills – learn to build shelters, start a fire safely, and master outdoor living skills
2. Archery & axe throwing – develop focus, coordination, and confidence in a fully supervised setting
3. Laser tag & air rifle shooting – challenge themselves with teamwork-based games that are exciting and safe
4. Mountain biking – build stamina, balance, and self-assurance on woodland trails

Plus loads more!

Each session is structured, engaging, and tailored to small groups, so every child can participate, have fun, and feel part of a community of home-educated peers.

Why parents love it:

1. Boosts social and communication skills
2. Encourages problem-solving and resilience
3. Provides safe, structured outdoor fun
4. Fosters friendships in a small, supportive group

Session Details:

1. 2-hour sessions: 10:00–12:00 or 13:00–15:00
2. Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
3. Pricing: One-off £40, Half-term £35/session, Full-term £30/session
4. Location: The Outdoor Ed School, Spratts Down, Stanswood Road, Fawley, SO45 1BU

Bring your child outdoors this term, where adventure meets learning, friendships are made, and confidence grows.

1. Participants must be aged 8 years or older.
2. Participants must wear closed toe shoes.

All specialist equipment for activities like archery, axe throwing, laser tag, mountain biking, and air rifle shooting is provided by The Outdoor Ed School. Students just need to come dressed ready to explore, learn, and have fun.

- During and after wet weather we advise you wear wellies or an old pair of shoes. (Don’t come in your best footwear as they will get muddy)

- You must bring any medication they need.

- Drinking water is essential. Bring a bottle with you!

- Snacks (fruit & chocolate).

Arrive at Spratts Down Woodland, where our team will greet you at the top of the track and sign your child in. We will then escort your child down to our activity site to get ready for the day.

Parents are welcome to join their child for the first session; however, we’ve found that children gain the most confidence and engagement when they are able to participate independently.

Before activities begin, our instructors will provide a brief safety overview and demonstrate the correct use of all equipment. This ensures every child is fully prepared and confident for the day ahead.

Children take part in a variety of engaging outdoor challenges, from bushcraft and archery to laser tag and mountain biking, designed to build confidence, teamwork, and social skills.

At the end of the session, we gather to celebrate achievements, share stories, and award points or scores from the day’s activities. It’s a great way for children to reflect on their progress and have fun with friends.

We will walk your child back up the track to meet you at the top. This helps us limit traffic on our single-lane track and ensures a smooth, safe pick-up for everyone.