Schools programme

Our programme for schools places use and learning of Gaelic at the heart of everything we do.

We provide opportunities for schools in two ways:

Schools residentials
Outreach programme – a programme in your local area.

Schools residentials

These unique programmes are designed for schools offering Gaelic medium education and for Gaelic learners. We can also cater for mixed groups where education is offered in both English and Gaelic.

We run our residential programme from various outdoor centres in Scotland; Baile Phuil near Strathyre, Torran in Skye, Scalladale in Harris and other venues on an occasional basis.

The programmes are fun-packed, full of adventure and varied with something for everyone. We can provide a wide programme of activities and provide a programme that suits the needs of your learners.

Sample two night programme accessible to schools in the Central Belt:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Group 1	0900-1100 – Travel 1130 – Team challenges & skills development 1230 – Lunch 1315 – SUP 1630 – Learning Diaries 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Review & Nightline 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – 1200 – Gorge/Climb & Abseil 1200 – Lunch 1300 – Ascent of Beinn an t-Sithein 1700 – Free time 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Learning diareis & review 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – Pack up 0945 – Orienteering 1130-1330 – Travel 1330 – Arrive at school
Group 2	0900-1100 – Travel 1130 – 1230 – Team challenges & skills development 1230 – 1315 – Lunch 1315 – 1630 – Gorge/Climb & Abseil 1630 – Learning Diaries 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Review & Nightline 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – 1200 – SUP 1200 – Lunch 1300 – Ascent of Beinn an t-Sithein 1700 – Free time 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Learning diareis & review 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – Pack up 0945 – Orienteering 1130-1330 – Travel 1330 – Arrive at school
Group 3			0900-1100 – Travel 1130 – Team challenges & skills development 1230 – Lunch 1315 – SUP 1630 – Learning Diaries 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Review & Nightline 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – 1200 – Gorge/Climb & Abseil 1200 – Lunch 1300 – Ascent of Beinn an t-Sithein 1700 – Free time 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Learning diareis & review 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – Pack up 0945 – Orienteering 1130-1330 – Travel 1330 – Arrive at school
Group 4			0900-1100 – Travel 1130 – 1230 – Team challenges & skills development 1230 – 1315 – Lunch 1315 – 1630 – Gorge/Climb & Abseil 1630 – Learning Diaries 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Review & Nightline 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – 1200 – SUP 1200 – Lunch 1300 – Ascent of Beinn an t-Sithein 1700 – Free time 1730 – Dinner 1900 – Learning diareis & review 2030 – Free time 2200 – Dorms 2230 – Lights out	0900 – Pack up 0945 – Orienteering 1130-1330 – Travel 1330 – Arrive at school

Example three night programme:

Dreach phrògram Sample programme	PRÒGRAM TRÌ Oidheannan
	Latha 1 – Day 1			Latha 2 – Day 2			Latha 3 – Day 3			Latha 4 – Day 4
BUIDHEANN / GROUP	Madainn	Feasgar	Oidhche	Madainn	Feasgar	Oidhche	Madainn	Feasgar	Oidhche	Madainn	Feasgar
1	Arrive 13:00	Ruith ‘s Snàmh	Lean an loidhne	Bòrd-seasaimh – Paddle Boarding	Sreap – Climbing	Cuairt-nàdair/ Nature Walk	Claiseachd – Gorge Scrambling	Taigh-tasgaidh/ Visit	Cèilidh/ Lèirmheas	Sligheadaireachd – Orienteering	Depart 12:00
2	Arrive 13:00	Ruith ‘s Snàmh	Lean an loidhne	Sreap – Climbing	Bòrd-seasaimh – Paddle Boarding	Cuairt-nàdair/ Nature Walk	Taigh-tasgaidh/ Visit	Claiseachd – Gorge Scrambling	Cèilidh/ Lèirmheas	Sligheadaireachd – Orienteering	Depart 12:00

Prìsean ¦ Prices	Cost per participant	Notes
3 nights (4 activity days)	£255.00	Mon – Thu or Tues – Fri
4 nights (5 activity days)	£295.00	Mon – Fri

Outreach programme – a programme in your local area

We come to your school and deliver our activities in your area. The package includes all instruction and leadership as well as equipment. It makes sense to offer a programme over 2+ days meaning more young people can take part without the need to travel. By coordinating with other local schools, the cost can be even more cost-effective. If activities are offered through the local fèis, you can access reduced prices through our Fèis spòrs programme.

By offering a programme in the area surrounding your school, the need for overnight accommodation is removed thus reducing the cost. We are fortunate in Scotland that the landscape offers opportunities for the majority of our activities. In 2020, even in COVID-19 times, we have offered programmes in Inverness, Glasgow, Islay, Mull and Oban.

We arrive with the equipment and instructors ready to deliver activities for your learners and bring them back to base. We can usually offer all of the following activities to participants, using your school as a base:

Costs for an outreach programme are very much dependant on how many participants there are and location. We charge mileage at £0.45/mile and accommodation costs. For a five-day programme in the Central Belt with three instructors, indicative costs are £2,000-3,000.

Schools programme

Schools residentials

Sample two night programme accessible to schools in the Central Belt:

Example three night programme:

Outreach programme – a programme in your local area

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