Let us bring adventure directly to your school

New for 2026, we are able to bring a number of activities to your school grounds in Southampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas. Save on travel costs, and ensure every child can be involved.

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Canoeing on the river at YMCA Fairthorne Manor

NEW - Let us bring adventure to you

YMCA Fairthorne Manor offers outdoor adventures and activities to thousands of young people a year at our 95-activity site. Now, we want to ensure no child misses the fun, by offering mobile-visits.

Our team will bring what we can to you, meaning your school trip can happen on your school grounds! Savings on travel, less time planning, and more opportunities for all students.

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Every student should have access to adventure.

Activities we can bring to you

archery

Archery

Sticky or regular archery depending on your school grounds.

climbing wall

Climbing Wall

Push them to new heights! An additional hire cost would apply.

fire lighting

Fire Lighting

Safe and controlled fire lighting, ran by trained instructors.

Pioneering

Pioneering

Build a sling shot and test their skills.

axe throwing

Axe Throwing

Sticky or regular depending on your school grounds.

orienteering

Orienteering

Navigate using a map and a compass.

team building

Team Building

Tackle problem-solving tasks that bring your students together.

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Our approach

Every activity is built on WALICE

Welcoming, Active, Listening, Inspiring, Caring, Exciting - the six values that shape every session your group takes part in at Fairthorne Manor.

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The Benefits of Us Coming to You

Great activities without leaving your school grounds. Tap a tile to learn more.

Are we a match?

YMCA Fairthorne Manor is set just outside of Southampton in Hampshire.

To provide the best possible experience and allow sufficient time for activities, we can bring our mobile experiences to schools and venues across Southampton, Portsmouth, and the surrounding area.

Looking for longer? Why not come to us for the day? We can offer discounted coach travel to support you in getting to us.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile school activity experiences bring exciting outdoor learning and adventure activities directly to your school site. Instead of travelling to a venue, experienced instructors visit your school and deliver engaging sessions for pupils.
The cost of hiring a climbing wall for the day would be for your school to cover. We are able to support in organisation with our recommended provider and to give you an estimated cost. You would also need to guarantee your school has the appropriate access to get the wall onto your site. Email info@ymca-fg.org and we will put you in contact with our centre manager to support you.
This is dependent on your booking. We typically offer 3 activities a day.
It depends what you want us to bring. Many activities can be delivered on playgrounds, sports fields, school halls, or other suitable spaces. We work with each school to assess the available area and recommend suitable activities.
The cost of bringing activities to your school depends on the number of pupils, the activities chosen, and the duration of the visit. Mobile activity days are often a cost-effective alternative to off-site trips because there are no transport costs and activities can be delivered directly on school grounds.
Absolutely. Our activities are ideal for transition days, enrichment days, sports weeks, and more.
Simply contact our team to discuss your requirements. We'll recommend suitable activities, provide a quote, and help plan a memorable experience tailored to your pupils.
Yes. Many of our experiences can support curriculum objectives, including team building, communication, problem-solving, leadership, confidence building, wellbeing, and outdoor learning outcomes.

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