GIBSIDE STABLES

Learning & Discovery Centre

Engaging and educational outdoor experiences

for secondary and sixth form students.

GIBSIDE STABLES

Learning activities

Shelter Building Challenge

Learn how to protect yourself from the

elements while competing in teams to

build the best waterproof shelter in the

class.

Fire Making

Experience the traditional ways to light a

fire and celebrate success by whittling a

stick for marshmallow toasting.

Survival Skills

Main curriculum links:

Physical Education: Take

part in outdoor activities

presenting intellectual

and physical challenges

for teams.

Geography: Use maps,

compasses, & GPS

devices in the field.

Maths: Problem solve

mathematical riddles.

Plus: Improve

teamwork, confidence,

& gain new experiences. Orienteering

Develop map and compass skills by find-

ing control points throughout Gibside

using our official Orienteering map.

Geocaching

Teams follow their GPS devices to

discover riddles and challenges at each

geocache that they must solve together

to win.

Campfire Cooking

Practice traditional fire lighting followed

by cooking over the fire with choices

ranging from vegetable skewers to bread.

(Max. group size of 15, additional charges apply).

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Learning activities

Exploring the

Natural World

Main curriculum links…

Science: Record

measurements, interpret

observations & evaluate

data, understand how

organisms are affected by

their environment & toxic

materials, and form a

deep understanding of

the importance of

biodiversity.

Geography: Learn about

hydrology, and the impact

of people on a landscape

over time.

River Study

Walk alongside the Derwent River

and learn about some of the

important issues facing our water

bodies and its wildlife.

Pond Health Study

Through wildlife identification and

other scientific tests, assess and

compare the water quality of our

ponds. Best paired with the river

study.

Habitat Study

Conduct a scientific experiment

using line transects and quadrats to

discover the biodiversity of our

meadows. Can be adapted for A level

OCR coursework.

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Team Building

Help your classes break the ice or destress

with some team building activities.

Team Games

Take part in a mix of activities that

build trust and confidence from

blindfolded walks to exciting

challenges… like Honeypot!

Conservation Activities

Make a mark on Gibside and help our

conservation work with tasks such as

Rhododendron bashing and tree

planting. Activities are dependent on

what is available at the time of year.

Ice Breakers

Quick fire activities will get the groups

talking and thinking as a team. These

will lead into our team games.

Groups will improve their problem solving and communication

skills as they build connections with each other and develop

confidence within themselves.

Looking for an exciting trip for your class? Why not stay with us and experience

Gibside for longer?