Runway's End Outdoor Centre's Challenge Programme

Developing lasting confidence

If non-stop adventure is what you’re after, then the Challenge package at Runway's End Outdoor Centre might just be the perfect fit.

This programme offers the largest array of low ratio activities. Young people will work in close-knit teams of up to 12 per instructor to conquer new challenges and develop lasting confidence.

Empowering personal growth

There is a strong focus on personal achievement, resilience, and wellbeing in the challenge package. Our instructors are well-equipped to encourage students to push outside of their comfort zone in a safe and secure environment so that all participants come away with a real sense of accomplishment and self-understanding.

Adventure unleashed

Discover something new: from canoeing, to climbing, to air rifle shooting, to abseiling - adventurous sports have never been more accessible. Young people will have the chance to trial a variety of activities and maybe ignite a new passion for sports and the outdoors!

Tailored programmes

We are experts in tailoring programmes to suit all needs and all budgets, so if you cannot see anything which meets your requirements, then please reach out to our team who will be happy to create a bespoke programme for you.

Example timetable

This programme is for illustrative purposes; actual timetable may differ.

Monday 

Group arrival and welcome brief 

Lunch *

Team challenges
Orienteering 

Dinner

Games field (self-led)

* Lunch not provided - bring your own packed lunch

Tuesday

Breakfast

Canoe adventure - 3 hours

Lunch

Air rifle shooting

Climbing - slab

Dinner

Film night (self-led)

Wednesday

Breakfast

Raft building

Nightline

Lunch

Archery

Low ropes 

Dinner

Team games (self-led)

Thursday

Breakfast

Shelter building 

Fire lighting

Lunch

Caving

Abseiling

Dinner

Camp fire (self-led)

Friday

Breakfast

Rushing rockets

Epic engineering

Lunch

Group departure 

What's included?


Meals and accommodation starting from dinner on day of arrival to lunch on departure day


One free group leader place for every 10 participants booked


A course director to support the smooth running of the trip


Access to our evening activity resources for school self-led activities


75% of the day programme delivered in small groups to a maximum of one instructor to 12 students


25% of the day programme dedicated to larger group activities of up to 36 students to one instructor


Learning outcomes discussed to ensure a tailored programme to meet school’s aims and objectives

Upgrade available:

  • Lunch on the first day

Pricing

Low season

From £73 (1 night)

Mid season

From £86 (1 night)

High season

From £98 (1 night)

Outcomes

Why choose us?

  • We’re all about young people growing and gaining life enriching experiences
  • Our prices are transparent with no hidden extras
  • We are quality focused, and safety assured
  • We have experience and have been operating since 1964
  • We offer support to young people who need additional financial assistance