With our wide range of activities, there’s something fun for everyone at JCA!

We are a leading provider of residential school trips, operating a programme of outdoor activities at centres across the UK.

With over 60 land and water based activities to choose from our courses aim to encourage personal and social development, inspire and motivate learning, foster independence and build confidence, all in a safe environment.

We offer a wide variety of activities, including the following:

  • Outdoor activities
  • Activity days, at our sites or yours
  • Outdoor Adventure for all ages and abilities
  • A choice of centres throughout the UK, many of which cater specifically for primary school trips
  • Residential trips - any duration
  • We can offer multi activity holidays with 5 different activities per full day
  • Watersports courses at our dedicated residential centre near Tewkesbury
  • Educational & Eco Courses - why not book our specialised John Muir award course
4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T W Z
Changing Woodland - ECO Students investigate the plants and trees found in the surrounding areas of the centres. Studies include identify and measuing flora, creating a collage and considering how plants and trees might adapt to changing situations.   Circus Frenzy Roll up, roll up! Our circus tuition allows creativity to flourish and co-ordination and concentration to develop through instruction in the arts of devil sticks, plate spinning, bubble blowing and other fantastic fun activities.   Climbing This exciting and challenging activity takes place on our purpose built towers and develops trust and self-confidence as pupils aspire to conquer the peaks painted at various stages of the climb. A fully-rigged safety system is in place.   Coastal Walk At our coastal centres groups can enjoy a walk along some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the UK. Escorted by JCA instructors, students play games as they discover many historic and natural wonders.   Canoeing Paddles up, as you put on your spray decks and take in the rivers and waterways of the beautiful British countryside. Full instruction and safety gear will be supplied.   Crate Stack Working in teams of 2-4, teams use the crates and team work to try and construct the highest crate stack while stood on the top of it. Code Breaker Participants are faced with the challenge of deciphering symbols and letters, the symbols represent letters of the alphabet. The challenge is to unlock 30 securely locked boxes, within each box is a key that will unlock one of the boxes. Condover Crusade A unique and exciting experience for the students to work their way round a series of challenges throughout the estate including our Buzz Room, Initiative Exercises and so much more. Cheerleading Pom Pom party time!Come along and learn a choreographed cheerleading routine performing your moves as a group to a high energy tune.