Schools
Let us help your school embark on an unforgettable adventure!
Welcome students
Each year, we’re proud to welcome students from primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges to Calvert Lakes. We offer a variety of stay options, to suit your budget and your schools’ needs* – from one-day visits during quieter months up to two- or four-night residentials. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to design an adventure that meets your schools needs and provides the right balance of adventure, education, and downtime to reflect on your achievements. By the time your visit comes to an end, we’re confident your pupils will leave with a renewed sense of confidence, joy, and possibility—carrying the “Can Do” spirit with them wherever they go.
Let us inspire you
Find out more with our short groups film below.
Remember – Only one member of your group needs to have a disability for everyone to be eligible to attend.
Your stay, your way
Challenging disability through outdoor adventure is at the heart of what we do. Guests are invited to try new activities, meet new people and push boundaries to experience ambition and achievement. Building confidence, resilience and independence occurs naturally here as we encourage people to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment.
Dates that suit you
As a schools or college, you will be able to:
- Book any time of year subject to availability.
- Choose your group size from 12 up to 60 people
- Exclusive use of the centre for over 54 people
- Exclusive use of accommodation areas for privacy or safeguarding
How long?
Choose what works for you:
Midweeks: 4 nights
Mon – Fri with 6 activities
Midweeks: 2 nights
Mon 12pm – Wed 12pm
Wed 12pm – Fri 12pm with 4 activities
What's included?
Everything you’d expect – and more:
- Full Board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (from your arrival to departure)
- A tailored programme of accessible outdoor activities lead by qualified instructors
- Exclusive corridor or building only for your group
- Rooms for 4 available with bunk beds
'Open doors' events
New to Calvert? Join an ‘Open Doors’ event and try us for free before you book!
Take a look at our activities
All of our outdoor activities are accessible, and our team will work closely with you to tailor your trip to your school’s needs.
You can choose from a range of activities that include Sailing, Canoeing, Climbing, Zip Wire, Bushcraft, Cycling, Orienteering, Lakeland Push & Walks, Abseiling, Wheelchair Challenge Course, High Ropes Course, big Swing, Archery and maybe even a trip to the Stables or Ghyll Scrambling!
Take an accessible site tour
Use our interactive site tour to discover our accessible and inclusive activity centre
Accessible accommodation
All of our rooms accommodate a minimum of two guests and are equipped with fully accessible ensuite bathrooms. The majority feature profiling beds to support individual comfort and care needs.
We also provide additional accessibility equipment upon request to ensure every guests requirements are met, including:
- Mobile hoists
- Standard shower chair or Tilting Shower Chairs
- Shower Trolleys
School groups have their own exclusive corridor or building, which can be securely locked down accordingly if required, offering added privacy, supporting safeguarding measures and providing peace of mind.
The Lower Byre
- Sleeps a max of 25 people
- Two rooms have ceiling tracking hoists
- Three rooms have interconnecting doors
The Upper Byre
- Sleeps a max of 17 people
- Two rooms have ceiling tracking hoists
- Three rooms have interconnecting doors
The Farmhouse
- Sleeps a max of 26 people
- One room has ceiling tracking hoists
- Great for families
- Two rooms enjoy lake views
Our food
All food is prepared and cooked on site by our team of chefs, and where possible using locally sourced produce from local suppliers. Our dining room is a communal space where you will have your own tables for your group (or activity group) with breakfast and the evening meal at set times. Our chefs ensure your dietary requirements are met whether it be pureeing, gluten free, lactose intolerance or other.
The day starts with a cooked breakfast including toast, cereal and hot drinks.
For lunch, there’s soup, sandwiches, crisps, fruit and tray bakes. Occasionally we provide packed lunches to help you make the most of your time outdoors.
In the evenings we provide a hearty 3 course meal with a choice of salad or soup to start, a selection of mains and tempting desserts. Hot drinks available all day and there’s a fridge to store your own snacks.
Packed lunches can be ordered in advance for your journey home.
Support with funding
“I would like to offer our sincerest of gratitude for the fabulous experience you provided for our students. The full service provided, from the staff, the activities and the amenities were exemplary. We are particularly grateful for the bursary you were able to offer, without which, it would have been extremely difficult to raise the necessary funds to attend. the impact this opportunity has had on our students has been innumerable and includes 0 increased confidence, social skills in unfamiliar environments, independence skills and opportunities to try new activities.”
Mrs. S. Craig, 6th Form Teacher
“For me, perhaps the biggest thing about the weekend is feeling like I don’t need to hide who I am.”
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Developing resilience
“Everyone has the most amazing time, and we can’t thank everyone enough, from facing fears to crying with laughter we have done it all!!! We will definitely look at returning in the near future.”
Mrs. C. Westnedge, Assistant Headteacher, Mayfield School
Funding for adventure breaks
We’re committed to making our activity breaks accessible to as many people as possible, which is why limited bursary funding is available to help reduce the cost. Because our funding is often restricted, we prioritise those who’d most benefit from financial assistance. While we cannot guarantee support for every enquiry, we encourage anyone facing financial barriers to get in touch. Our team is here to guide you through the process and help you explore the options available.
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