School Residentials
Unforgettable adventures for learners of all abilities
Activity breaks for schools
Each year, we’re proud to welcome students from both mainstream and specialist schools to Calvert Lakes for exciting residential breaks that build confidence and create lasting memories. We offer a variety of residential stay options to suit the budget and needs of your visit. From day activities in the quieter months, to 2-7 night residential breaks, we’re flexible and adaptive ensuring your time away is truly memorable.
Our dedicated team work closely with you to design adventure breaks that meet your schools needs and provide 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 having experienced ambition and achievement here.
Let us inspire you
Hear from teachers and group leaders how a stay at Calvert changes lives.
Remember – only one member of your group needs to have a disability to visit us here at Calvert Lakes.
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.
Stays that suit you
As a school or college, you will be able to book dates at any time of year, subject to availability. You can choose how big a group to bring, from 12 up to 60 people, with accessible rooms to suit even the most complex needs.
Benefit from exclusive use of the centre for groups over 54 people too where you can choose your activities and menus, depending on the needs of your group.
Flexible dates
We’re proud to be flexible and adaptable to ensure you get the residential break that best suits your learners. Choose from day activities during the quiet months, 2-4 night midweek stays, or come across a long weekend.
With different options to suit the requirements of your school or college group, our friendly bookings team strive to make your stay as seamless as possible.
What's included?
Stays at Calvert Lakes include accommodation in accessible ensuite rooms, full board meals and exciting activities tailored to your group. In addition to this, you’ll have dedicated instructors during your stay and use of our hydrotherapy swimming pool and communal spaces.
Our accommodation features twin beds, triple and quads, as well as interconnecting rooms and exclusive corridor or building use for your group.
Try before you buy
If you haven’t visited us before, join one of our Open Doors events and stay with us for free. Perfect for teachers and group leaders who want to make sure a residential to Calvert meets expectations and needs.
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. We have profiling or raisable beds, with and without sides, to support individual comfort and care needs.
We also provide additional accessibility equipment on request to ensure every guests requirements are met.
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 up to 25 people
- Two rooms have ceiling tracking hoists
- Three rooms have interconnecting doors
- Has level access
The Upper Byre
- Sleeps up to 17 people
- Two rooms have ceiling tracking hoists
- Three rooms have interconnecting doors
- Has level access
The Farmhouse
- Sleeps up to 26 people
- One room has a ceiling tracking hoist
- Great for families or groups
- Two rooms enjoy lake views
- Lift access to rooms
Our food
All food is prepared 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 with breakfast and evening meals at set times. Our chefs ensure your dietary requirements are met whether blending, allergies or intolerances.
Every day starts with a cooked breakfast plus toast, cereal and hot drinks.
For lunch, there’s soup, sandwiches, crisps, fruit and tray bakes. We also provide packed lunches to help you make the most of your time outdoors.
In the evenings enjoy a hearty 3 course meal with a choice of salad or soup to start, a selection of mains and tempting desserts. Hot drinks are available all day and there’s a fridge to store your own snacks.
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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