Rootd Adventure

The Rootd team had a great time at last Friday’s Saints Corporate Sixes ⚽ Battling it out against other St Albans businesses, the team showcased some excellent skills, speed and, most importantly, great teamwork! Congratulations to everyone who took part 👏 #footballfridays #schooltriporganisers #staffsocial

A residential at the start of the academic year can come with a whole range of benefits: 🍂 You get the year off to a great start Holding a residential at the start of the year is perfect for bringing the year group together, encouraging teamwork and creating positive momentum for the year ahead. 🍂 Prices are more affordable Trips out of the peak summer season are often lower, making them more accessible to parents and encouraging pupil participation. 🍂 Engaging autumn activities Autumn provides the perfect backdrop for many outdoor activities, including guided evening walks, shelter building in the woodland and navigating the high ropes course. And if you come on a Rootd autumn residential, you’ll get to stay in one of our cosy heated pods! The perfect place to relax after a busy day outdoors. Want to find out more about our autumn trips? Get in touch via our website, and we’ll be happy to help. #autumnresidentials #schooltrips #schooltriporganiser

The Team Tree Trail is a fantastic activity to put you balance to the test and support your teammates! Children love conquering the obstacles as they make their way around the course. It is the perfect mix of challenge and fun! #schooltrips #schoolresidential #lowropes #outdooradventure

We’ve had a great start to the summer season so far, with schools making the most of their action-packed days in the sunshine. #schooltrips #schoolresidentials #schooltriporganiser

Our bell tent villages are open! It’s always exciting to see our bell tents going up – a reminder that the warmer weather and longer days have arrived. For schools looking to create a real sense of adventure for pupils in a safe and manageable setting, our bell tents are the perfect option. Children experience all the excitement of sleeping close to nature, while still benefitting from the comfort of bunk beds and reassurance of night toilets, motion sensor lighting and dedicated shower blocks nearby. Are you looking for an outdoor residential with some added comforts? Visit our website to find out more. #belltents #schooltrip #schoolresudential

As Activity Leader, Charlotte’s great at getting to know every child in her group – always taking the time to make sure everyone feels happy, confident and ready for a great adventure. Here she tells us what she enjoys most about working at Rootd and why she thinks residentials are so important for children… “Every day is so different and unique! It’s a real privilege to be able to spend my days sharing my love of outdoor teaching and learning. I love being outside in nature, spotting the abundance of wildlife on site and having the opportunity to develop my skills even further.” “There’s so much value in spending time outside the four walls of a typical classroom environment, discovering new skills many adults don’t even have! We all come alive spending time in nature as it connects us more deeply with our environment and those around us.” “Residentials teach independence and allow children the space to grow and discover who they truly are. Having the freedom to explore enables children to feed their natural curiosity and develop their sense of self within the world, having successfully taken on challenges and stretched their comfort zones beyond what they thought was possible.” And a fun fact about Charlotte? Charlotte can freedive to 20 metres in one breath, and her best breath-hold record is three and a half minutes! #outdooreducation #freediving #bluebells

The Cresta toboggan run is always a highlight for schools (and staff!). Children love cheering each other on as they whizz down the tracks. It’s the perfect mix of adrenaline, laughter and team spirit, which creates unforgettable moments for schools 😊 #crestarun #schooltrips #schoolresidential

Welcome back Year 4! We have LOVED catching up with your adventures at @rootdadventure This year, Friends of Fircroft PTA were delighted to contribute over £2,000 to help subsidise this year’s trip. Thank you to all of our @fircroftprimary families and friends who have helped to make this happen by supporting our fundraising this year 🫶

Bluebell season is here💙 Our woodland is in full bloom and it’s one of the most beautiful times to be on site. The perfect backdrop to any outdoor adventure! If you’re visiting us soon, you’re in for a treat 😊 #bluebells #schooltrips #schooltripswithadifference

When children get home from one of our residentials, it’s often our team they talk about most. Because our staff are brilliant at getting to know every child in the group, making them feel included and encouraging them to push themselves out of their comfort zone. And this is what children remember long after they’ve returned home. Thank you to Harris Primary Mayflower for this lovely review! 😊 It’s always great to hear about the positive impact our staff have had on camp. #schooltrips #schooltriporganisers #schoolresidentials #tripreviews

As Business Development Manager, Sophie’s involved in all areas of the business, with a particular focus on developing our bushcraft and nature-focused programmes – where her Master’s in Global Biodiversity Conservation comes in very handy! Here she tells us what she enjoys most about working at Rootd and why she enjoyed residentials so much as a child… "I love being part of such a passionate team of genuinely lovely people. I really enjoy learning from others and love that we all have such different backgrounds and interests, but the outdoors brings us all together. “I loved residentials as a child. I was the classic creative, nature-loving kid and extracurriculars like residential trips allowed me to explore those parts of myself - meeting inspirational people and discovering things I was interested in that I may never have had the opportunity to discover in day-to-day school.” And a fun fact about Sophie? "In every country I visit, I try to see a new animal in the wild. I’ve been lucky enough to see baby orangutans swinging in the jungle of Borneo, swim with reef sharks and get up close and personal with black bears in Yosemite!” #schooltrips #schooltriporganiser #schoolresidentials

Whether a child is bursting with excitement about their trip or feeling nervous, we know that for parents sending a child on a school residential can feel like a big step. So, if you’re a parent or a teacher helping parents prepare for a residential, we think you’ll love our new parent information page! On the page you’ll find: 🔆Everything parents need to know about us and what children can expect from their trip 🔆A range of downloadable resources to help parents prepare 🔆Tips on how to prepare children for a residential trip, particularly if they’re feeling a bit anxious 🔆Some handy FAQs Take a look at our website ➡️ rootd-adventure.com/parent-information We hope you find it helpful! #schooltrips #schoolresidentials #parenttripinformation