Gowanbank

Head to Mauchline Gorge, get kitted up and descend down the cliff face - a fantastic activity for building trust and confidence!

Pick up a bow and an arrow and see if you can hit the target!

A great chilled activity for all ages.

Engage in a fun, fast-paced game combining archery and dodgeball, where players use foam-tipped arrows to tag opponents.

Which team will rack up the most hits?

Discover the art of making bread from scratch in the great outdoors, learning traditional methods over an open fire.

Great social activities with lots of fun.

Start a fire from scratch with a firelighter or maybe even flint and steel, perhaps using Kelly Kettles to make some hot drinks.

Learn how to construct a sturdy and reliable shelter using natural materials, enhancing teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Develop fine motor skills and creativity by carving useful items or decorative pieces from wood, using basic tools.

A great activity for P7+.

Test your balance and teamwork by stacking and climbing crates, reaching new heights with the support of your peers.

Work your way through our puzzling Escape Room - which team will make it out in the fastest time?

Work together to solve puzzles and find clues in a themed room, aiming to escape within a set time limit, enhancing critical thinking and collaboration.

Enjoy a cozy and communal experience around the fire pit, perfect for singing, storytelling, roasting marshmallows, and building relationships.

Kick a ball or play hockey in the car park - a great way to burn off some energy!

Set up a game of Kubb or Spikeball.

Or test out your circus skills with our diablos and spinning plates.

Experience the beauty of nature while building endurance and an appreciation for the outdoors.

Climb up Loudoun Hill and see the amazing views across Ayshire at the top - you might even be able to spot the Isle of Arran!

Head down to the local park in Darvel and kick a ball around or play on the play park.

Enjoy the adventure of biking on varied terrain, improving your cycling skills and experiencing the great outdoors.

Great activity for P7+

Head to Lanfine Estate to see the wild boars and the peacocks. Maybe even try some Wild Garlic.

For this session, pupils are given a blindfold and encouraged to use different senses to explore the world around them. This session starts with games to encourage the team to support each other and explore their different senses, then we head into the forest to try and complete our nightline course.

Participate in various team-building activities designed to enhance cooperation, problem-solving, and leadership skills - gaining points to be used in the egg-citing finale!

Climb high into the canopy using ropes and harnesses, challenging yourself and building trust as your teammates belay you.

Scale natural rock formations, developing strength, coordination, and a sense of achievement.

For this session, we head over to Seamill Beach and learn about what we might find living in the rockpools.

A great session for curious minds to explore and learn about the creatures we can find living at the seaside.

Pupils build water confidence while learning the fundamentals of paddling a canoe or balancing on a stand-up paddleboard. This refreshing activity encourages coordination, resilience, and teamwork as students work together or explore independently on the water.

Available April - September