Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Swanage

What makes us a great choice for education?

Cumulus Outdoors runs a broad range of school and youth activities, from residential stays and one-day activities to Duke of Edinburgh organised expeditions and activities. The carefully selected Cumulus staff and instructors have many years of experience, they all have an enhanced DBS certificate and first aid qualification. In addition to their facilitation skills, they hold relevant national governing body qualifications to run the more adventurous side of the training and activities such as Coasteering, where we always have two Coasteering guides in the water for your excitement and peace of mind.

• Clear and concise communication throughout whole enquiry/booking process.
• Teachers are encouraged to attend site visits.
• Wide range of activities to choose from, including mackerel fishing and waterpark.
• Broad range of school and youth activities, from residential stays and one-day activities to Duke of Edinburgh organised expeditions and activities.
• Programmes can be tailored to suit requirements and budgets.
• We encourage and act on feedback to continually improve and innovate.
• Rigorous attention to detail before and during the programme.
• We hold the LOtC Quality Badge mark and also the AdventureMark certificate.
• We are Business Partners with the Jurassic Coast Trust and as such can offer bespoke educational sessions centered on the World Heritage Site.
• National Trust links at Brownsea Island and Corfe Castle.

Accreditation and Awards

AALA License, Member of Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL), Member of the National Coasteering Charter NCC, LOtC Quality Badge, AdventureMark.

All staff are Enhanced DBS checked and First Aid Qualification, plus all are fully qualified in their disciplines.

What is typically included on our school trips?

A programme based on the preferences of the particular group will be created. This can vary from a simple selection of one or more activities to a more ambitious programme involving overnight stays in modern hammocks or tents on Brownsea Island.

We would be happy to tailor the programme to the ages of the pupils, your expectations and your budget.

Group Sizes Catered For

Up to 40 for day activities, up to 130 for residentials.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

With our partner The Jurassic Coast Trust, we can also offer bespoke educational sessions to incorporate added depth to your programme of activities into your school's programme of activities, provided by the Jurassic Coast Trust team of specialist ambassadors. These can be used to enhance and enrich the curriculum KS1 and KS2 Geography requirements on coastal landforms and procession of erosion.

http://www.jurassiccoasttrust.org

These sessions can be tailored to link with specific sessions/activities and to the particular age group to add further contact and detail.

We can also arrange for visits to National Trust attractions in the area – Corfe Castle, Studland Beach, Brownsea Island, and the RSPB Nature Reserve at Arne on the shores of Poole Harbour.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Yes, groups are able to take photographs and there are no copywrite restrictions.

Risk Assessment Details

All risk assessments are reviewed in preparation for the start of the residential season and at anytime during the season if an event necessitates it. All risk assessments and relevant policies are made available to school staff via their private portal on our website, along with kit lists, consent forms and dietary requirement forms.

Education Officer Information

Sam Thompson Tel: 01929 555111 Mob: 07551 808888

Pricing Information

Single activity, half day @ £22.00

Full day, two activities @ £33.00

One teacher per 10 included free in all cases.

Prices subject to VAT.

Clothing Requirements

We also provide a kit list specific to each trip and activities included.

First Aid Information

We do have first aid on site at all activity locations. All of our staff hold current and relevant first aid qualifications so there is no need for the school to specifically supply a qualified staff member.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Some of the activities are not suitable for wheelchair users, however we do as much as possible to enable all pupils to enjoy our trips. To enable us to facilitate this we suggest schools contact us in advance to discuss any issues and requirements.

Opening Hours & Information

Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm, plus telephone cover over weekends and social media responses when possible.

Activity days can take place any time during the year although May – October are the favoured months. 

Testimonials

“I have had dealings with this company providing bushcraft and camping facilities for young people in Dorset. It is always a worry about the care that is given to children away from home, and this is one company with proper family values. You get a real sense that you can trust them as they respond at a very human level, whilst maintaining a totally professional approach. Bravo Cumulus, I'm impressed!”

"Fantastic provider for NCS."

"Thanks to Sam and the whole team at Cumulus for providing another fantastic summer of activities and base camp support to our National Citizen Service participants. With a professional and effective set up at the campsite, our young people were comfortable and fed very well during the week. They also had a great time trying the activities including coasteering and climbing at the beautiful Dancing Ledge, raft building and kayaking. We are very much looking forward to returning in September and next summer. Thank you."

"It is always nice to have confidence in an outdoor provider. Cumulus is a well structured organisation that delivers great learning for young people in a safe and managed way. Sessions are structured and informative and Safety is paramount. What sets them aside from other providers is that nothing is too difficult. If there is an issue or a problem you just have to ask and something is done about it. Like all these things you need to communicate, and Cumulus do. I always find that people complain if there is an issue, the question should be asked of these people have you spoken to the provider about it? If they do with Cumulus things are sorted out. I have the confidence to rebook with Cumulus Outdoors, knowing I will get a business that wants to make things work."

"The camp was a great success, all our students had a great time and gained much from the experience. The staff and instructors were very caring towards the students particularly when they were ill and also dealt with behavioural discipline issues in a consistent manner.
The camp ran well, it seemed very well organised with timings feeling just right with no one getting rushed but moving activities on if attention was waining. There was also great flexibility and adaptiveness with situations outside of campcontrol with an excellent Plan B when weather prevented coasteering! Great attention to detail especially with dietary requirements. Thank you!"

For further testimonials, please see:

https://www.cumulusoutdoors.com/schools-youth/schools/school-residentials/

Other Information

We ask all schools who are interested in an activity day or residential to contact us to talk through any specific requirements or potential issues. Nothing is too difficult as long as we have the relevant information and time to plan. Call us and see!