Call Of The Wild School Day Trips Maes-Y-Fron Brecon Beacons National Park South Wales

Unmatched Outdoor Experience: Call of the Wild offers a unique and inspiring outdoor experience for school groups. Set in 73 acres of the scenic Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, our centre provides a safe, private environment to nurture teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Here, students can safely explore the great outdoors under the guidance of our experienced, qualified instructors.

High Safety Standards: Your peace of mind is our priority. Call of the Wild holds an Adventure Activities Licensing Authority Licence, is accredited by the Visit Wales, and are an approved centre for ILM and City and Guilds. Our permanent, highly qualified instructors are dedicated to delivering a safe, enriching experience.

Welcoming Staff & Welsh Hospitality: Known for our friendly, approachable staff, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, hospitable environment. Whether exploring nearby landmarks like the Gower Peninsula or hiking through the Brecon Beacons, we ensure students feel comfortable, supported, and immersed in Welsh culture and history.

All-Inclusive Value: Our all-inclusive packages cover activities, equipment, and transport to and from activities. With easy access from the M4, we’re ideally located for schools throughout the UK.

Customised for Your Needs: Our team includes a dedicated Schools and Youth Coordinator to assist with every detail, from safety to personalised programmes. We provide exclusive use of our facilities for normal group sizes, so your students have space and freedom to engage fully.

A Total Experience: With nature-based activities, and a focus on building resilience and skills, our programme is much more than an adventure – it’s a total learning experience.

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We emphasise an immersive, hands-on learning experience in the natural environment, right on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons and Gower Peninsula. Our programme combines outdoor adventure with Welsh culture and history, and our dedicated Schools and Youth Coordinator will help tailor your experience to your school’s goals.

AALA accredited

We cater for groups up to 150 from age 8+

Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)

Curriculum Areas:

• Health and Wellbeing: Promotes resilience, problem-solving, teamwork, and emotional regulation—skills that experiential residentials naturally foster.
• Science: Practical activities can cover ecosystems, environmental awareness, and sustainability, which are key in outdoor settings.
• Geography: Residentials offer first-hand experience in understanding landscapes, map reading, and geographical skills.

Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)

Curriculum Areas:

• Personal and Social Education (PSE): Focuses on self-awareness, empathy, teamwork, and communication. Activities in outdoor settings naturally align with these outcomes.
• Physical Education (PE): Engages students in physical challenges and improves fitness, coordination, and endurance.
• Science: Activities around environmental science, ecosystems, and biology are ideal for connecting theory with real-world observations.

Key Stage 4 (Ages 14-16)

Curriculum Areas:

• GCSE Physical Education: Practical activities reinforce knowledge in anatomy, fitness, and health management.
• Citizenship and Personal Development: Leadership challenges, teamwork, and resilience-building activities tie into personal development goals.
• Geography: Skills like data collection, analysis, and ecological impact studies integrate well with field studies.

Links to the Four Purposes of the New Curriculum for Wales

The residentials align particularly well with the four purposes:

1. Ambitious, capable learners – By encouraging problem-solving and persistence.
2. Enterprising, creative contributors – Through collaborative tasks and outdoor projects.
3. Healthy, confident individuals – By supporting physical and emotional well-being.
4. Ethical, informed citizens – Through environmental stewardship and community-focused activities.

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We have risk assessment

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Sue O’Sullivan, sue@callofthewild.co.uk

£47+VAT per pupil per day – that includes 2 activities (gorge walking and rock climbing or day wet and wild) 1 free supervising adult per 12 pupils

Additional costs apply for bespoke services or programmes. All safety equipment included. Additional cost of £5 per person applies for packed lunch.

• Trainers
• Old Trainers (These will get wet)​
• Swimming Costume
• Warm clothing – jumper, tracksuit bottoms or trousers (no jeans)
• Warm hat and gloves
• Waterproof coat
• Water bottle
• Packed lunch
• Any required medication/inhaler/epi pen.

We have a first aid station and all staff are first aid trained. There is no requirement to bring a first aider.

Optional shop, catered kitchen, dining area, wet rooms, toilets, changing rooms, showers, 24-hour security, social area, free WIFI.

The centre is open 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays

“I just want to say a big thank you for providing a fantastic experience for all of our students. Our students are still buzzing from their time spent.

We look forward to seeing you all next year.” Barking & Dagenham College

“We very much enjoyed our stay in Call of the Wild, the children had the best time, and grew and developed resilience, independence and a lot more. Thanks to all the staff – and I’d like to give a special mention to Ed who was our leader,  always kind, helpful and brilliant with our children.” Ysgol Hamadryad, June 2024

“We would like to thank you all at Call of the Wild for a fabulous 3 day visit. Year 5 and the teachers thoroughly enjoyed themselves.” Ysgol Mynydd Bychan, June 2024

“They had an absolutely amazing time and have brought back some fantastic memories which I’m sure will stay with them for a long time. It’s always a joy to hear them talk about how much fun they have had and to share with them their experiences.” Rush Common School