6 Reasons to Choose YHA

Discover affordable, curriculum-linked residentials in stunning locations across England and Wales.

1 | Flexible options

YHA works with teachers and experts in their field to offer a range of fully flexible residential options that are ideal for school groups of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Whether you are looking for a base for self-led adventures, a National Curriculum-linked package with activities delivered for you, or an adrenaline-fuelled action adventure course, YHA has it all, and a little bit more for good measure.

2 | LOtC accreditation

YHA has been enriching the lives of young people since 1930, so you can trust its team to provide you with expert guidance on how to plan a residential that is perfectly tailored to your needs. Plus, over 70 of YHA sites have LOtC accreditation and counting, the most of any provider in the UK, so you can be confident that you are making the right choice for your educational school trip.

3 | Unique experiences

Your students will relish the opportunity to escape the classroom for a few days and experience hands-on adventures. YHA residentials provide the ideal environment for groups to get into the fresh air, explore the great outdoors and engage in a wide range of activities, many of which they may not ordinarily be able to try – from climbing and caving, to canoeing and kayaking.

4 | Extraordinary residentials

Because they are based upon high-quality residentials YHA school trips can play a key role in igniting your students’ passion, enthusiasm and desire for learning. They lead to positive outcomes such as increased resilience, improved self-confidence, better social relationships, and educational achievement, among many others. Staff witness first-hand the benefits that these residentials have on students who stay with YHA – why not discover what your group will gain from the experience?

5 | Affordable adventures

YHA school trips are offered with full-board overnight stays, priced from just £26 per person for self-led stays at some truly stunning locations across England and Wales, and so represent a truly affordable option. On top of that YHA may be able to meet the full cost of trips for children with challenging lives, so be sure to speak to its team to discuss your group and its needs.

6 | Transforming Lives

When you choose YHA, you’re helping change young lives for the better. The children and young people that stay with YHA get the chance to explore England & Wales, meet new friends, try different activities and grow through experiences of adventure and discovery. Because YHA is a charity, it invests all the money it makes into creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to experience amazing places, share extraordinary journeys and discover a different path through life.

For more information go to groups.yha.org.uk, call 0800 0195 465 or email groupreservations@yha.org.

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