Stubbington Study Centre's residential programme
Transforming learning into an unforgettable experience!
Our residential programme enables students to enjoy a wide range of outdoor educational activities that explore the local environment and the wildlife within our grounds. Many of our activities promote teamwork and help develop independence skills, such as learning responsibility and organisation.
Beyond the textbook
Students step outside the classroom to actively explore the natural world - collecting data, conducting experiments, and making real-time observations. This hands-on approach helps them connect with nature while fostering a sense of environmental responsibility.
Our programme is carefully designed to support curriculum objectives. Through engaging activities and expert guidance, students develop a strong understanding of key environmental concepts in a fun and memorable way.
More than just environmental education
While caring for the environment is at the heart of what we do, our programme offers so much more. Through collaborative activities and exciting challenges, students build communication skills, teamwork, and responsibility. Most importantly, we inspire a sense of adventure and nurture a lifelong love for the great outdoors.
Tailored programmes
At Stubbington Study Centre, we tailor every visit to meet the specific needs of your group, ensuring strong links to curriculum topics and key stage outcomes. Our experienced education team works in partnership with school staff to co-design programmes that are engaging, inclusive, and impactful.
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
Monday
Lunch
Eggstreme challenge
Free time & house group challenges
Dinner
Activity (self-led)
Wildlife Show (SSC led)
Supper
Tuesday
Breakfast
Lunch
Tracks & signs
Mammal hotel
Free time & house group challenges
Dinner
Activity (self-led)
Wildlife in focus (SSC led)
Supper
Wednesday
Breakfast
Lunch
Seashore experience
Free time & house group challenges
Dinner
Activity (self-led)
Wide game (SSC led)
Supper
Thursday
Breakfast
Owl pellets
Minibeasts
Lunch
Earthquake
Free time & house group challenges
Dinner
Activity (self-led)
Song contest (SSC led)
Supper
Friday
Breakfast
Stubbington fox
Lunch
What's included?
Meals and accommodation starting from lunch on day of arrival to lunch on departure day
Learning outcomes discussed to ensure a tailored programme to meet school’s aims and objectives
A dedicated tutor to support the smooth running of the trip with daily meetings, feedback and reviews
Access to our evening activity resources for school self-led activities
Experienced education team that delivers activities with strong links to curriculum topics and key stage outcomes
Support with pre-visit planning, tailored timetables, and resource preparation
Pricing
Low season
4 night weekday packages from £241
2 night weekday packages from £145
Mid season
4 night weekday packages from £274
2 night weekday packages from £164
High season
4 night weekday packages from £297
2 night weekday packages from £178
Outcomes
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Nature connectedness
Nature connectedness
Outdoor activities and play gives children the opportunity to learn how to cooperate and collaborate with peers.
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Environmental awareness
Environmental awareness
Taking education outside of the classroom helps students understand their social responsibility, fostering greater levels of care for the environment - supporting them in creating a better planet for their future.
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Communication
Communication
Communication skills are at the heart of social interaction, participation, building relationships, making friends, and making sense of the world around you.
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Self-confidence
Self-confidence
Taking part in a broad range of learning and activities, rising to new challenges, and staying away from home with their peers, helps participants become more adaptable and self-assured, skills critical to their ongoing development.
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Teamwork
Teamwork
Good teamwork means working and communicating well with others. Everybody has an important role to play in a group and everyone should be involved.
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.
Another fantastic week at Stubbington. The staff go to great lengths to ensure it feels like a home away from home for our pupils. Great activities are on offer and a variety are available to choose from. All are led by knowledgeable staff in an engaging and exciting way which ensures any new learning or skill sticks! Memories have been made by all, which I am sure will be remembered for life. Thank you again to all of the staff.