Go Bootcamp

overview

Bring your class, year group or team to Go Outside!

A day trip to our 50 acre forest site in Formby; the day is made up of high energy instructor led tasks and missions for the young people to tackle including forest and military survival skills that include shelter building, open fires, giant slip and slide, assault courses and a tunnel escape. We also offer one and two night residentials. Children will become fully immersed in their forest surroundings; sleeping under the stars and cooking over open fires.

What to expect

A typical day would start with a welcome by the camp commander, with classes then being divided into Companys (Alpha, Bravo, Delta etc). Each Company is assigned a lead instructor who will be their allocated staff member for the day. Our new recruits will then be prepared for battle by applying standard British Military camouflage cream before embarking on a fast paced series of challenges and survival skills. They will develop their observational skills, learn how to build and light a fire and how to build a shelter in the wilderness.

A fresh BBQ will be served up for lunch and eaten outdoors in the woods.

The pace ramps up after lunch with a military style warm up session followed by some fun musical exercises. Each company then tackles our assault course, our Great Escape tunnel and attempts to complete the Floor is Lava before launching themselves down our new 80 foot Slip ‘n’ Slide.

Every child will be accommodated for and have a day they will never forget.

residentials

ONE NIGHT RESIDENTIAL

Upon arrival at our battlefield barracks, your children will become fully immersed in the forest; sleeping under the stars, and cooking over open fires. Away from screens and technology, our activities encourage team building and give students the chance to develop new skills and interact with their peers in a fun, creative environment. Whether the children are climbing through tunnels, tackling our assault course or any of the challenges they will face, they will do so with their friends and teachers and be led by experienced former or serving unformed service staff.

The new recruits will enjoy a tea time barbecue around the camp fire before toasting marshmallows and reading late night ghost stories.

The barracks are in a secure, supervised part of the forest with separate boys and girls areas. We have a separate barracks for the staff sited right next to the children’s camp. The site is CCTV monitored and lit. We have cot beds for everyone and provide military grade sleeping bags for those that want them.

TWO NIGHT RESIDENTIAL

Includes all the above plus a range of additional Military themed activities with all food and drinks included.

BESPOKE RESIDENTIAL

Get in touch if you would like your visit to be longer and we will quote you on a bespoke package.

GO BOOTCAMP FAQs

What ages is Go Bootcamp suitable for?

Go Bootcamp is suitable for children aged 6 and over. The day is adapted depending on age and ability.

What time does the day start and finish?

Typically, new recruits should arrive at 9.30am, with the day finishing at around 3pm. We can be flexible with these times.

What sort of activities do the children do?

In the morning, new recruits will be given some military style survival skills including shelter and fire building and cooking on an open fire. Once they have observed the input, they are spilt into Company’s (Alpha, Bravo etc) and be given a mission to put the skills they have learnt into practice.

After lunch, it’s an afternoon of high energy physical challenges. The recruits are taken through a military style warm up, after which the different companies are sent out on a range of physical challenges which include tunnel escapes, assault course, speed march, observation exercise, and or giant sized floor is lava and slip and slide.

Will the children get wet?

Yes, they will get wet if they choose to. Nobody is forced to do anything they don’t want to do but some of the activities include water and getting wet and dirty. As such, children will need to bring a full change of clothes and a towel. Separate changing areas are provided. Please note, this will be overseen by the school / group staff / guardians, not the Go Outside staff.

What kit should we bring?

A full change of clothes, including footwear.

A refillable water bottle.

Snacks.

Waterproof jacket.

Outdoor appropriate footwear.

All the staff at Go Outside are first aiders and first aid kits are located around the site. Any additional medication that students need should be bought by staff i.e. asthma medication, epi pens etc.

Are the activities risk assessed?

Yes, the site and all the activities are subject to regular risk assessments by our qualified staff; NEBOSH, IOSH. It will be provided as part of the joining instructions.

Who are the instructors?

All the activities are led by instructors. Most have a uniformed services background ie military, fire service, police etc. We also have youth workers and teachers. The lead instructor is a Royal Marine veteran – the activities are predominantly military themed. All staff are subject to routine DBS checks and receive autism awareness and safeguarding training.

Where does Go Bootcamp take place?

Go Bootcamp takes place in our 55 acre private forest. There are toilets and plenty of fresh, cold, water for washing. There is NO hot water available. The site is lit at night and is covered by monitored CCTV.

Can we bring our own lunch?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drink. Alternatively, we can provide a barbecue lunch which includes a burger, hot dog with a white bread roll (vegetarian equivalents available) and a cup drink. This costs £5 per child (staff eat for free).

RESIDENTIAL FAQs

What ages is the residential suitable for?

The residential is suitable for children aged 7 and over. The day is adapted depending on age and ability.

What time does the day start and finish?

Typically, new recruits should arrive at 9:30am, with the visit finishing at 9.00am on day two. Recruits can stay for another full days activities on day two, finishing at around 3pm. We can be flexible with these times.

What sort of activities do the children do?

Do we bring our own lunch?

Yes. Lunch on day one is a packed lunch that the children bring with them. Following this, all food is then provided by Go Outside

After lunch, it’s an afternoon of high energy, physical challenges. The children are taken through a military style warm up, before they are sent out on a range of physical challenges which include tunnel escapes, assault course, speed march, observation exercise, obstacle course and slip and slide.

The children are provided with a a barbecue tea before a movie in our open air cinema. The day ends with ghost stories around the fire.

Is breakfast provided?

Yes, a hot cooked breakfast of sausage and bacon is provided (vegetarian option available).

Where will we sleep?

Children sleep on cot style bunk beds and adults sleep on military cot beds. We can provide a military sleeping bag for anyone wanting one.

The children sleep in a camouflaged barracks which have separate areas for boys and girls. The staff sleep in a separate camouflaged, weatherproof gazebo which is directly adjacent to where the children sleep. There are separate sleeping quarters for male and female staff. The staff sleeping quarters have power and lighting.

The site is monitored by CCTV. A GO Outside member of staff will be on-site throughout the night, immediately available via the hand held radio.

The site is lit 24 hours.

Are there hot showers?

There are NOT any hot showers. The theme of the residential is battle field survival and missions. We have facilities for a stand up wash and teeth brushing.

Will the children get wet?

What kit should we bring?

A full change of clothes, including footwear.

A refillable water bottle.

Snacks.

Waterproof jacket

Nightwear.

Wash bag including tooth brush, toothpaste, soap and wet wipes.

Outdoor appropriate footwear.

A sleeping bag if recruits want to bring their own. Alternatively, we can provide a military sleeping bag.

A pillow for extra comfort. A back pack can be used.

All the staff at Go Outside are first aiders and first aid kits are located around the site. Any additional medication that students need should be bought by staff ie asthma medication, epi pens etc.

Can we buy snacks and drinks?

A tuck shop will be open at various times during the stay.

Are the activities risk assessed?

Yes, the site and all the activities are subject to regular risk assessments by our suitably qualified staff NEBOSH, IOSH. It will be provided as part of the joining instructions.

Who are the instructors?

All the activities are led by instructors. Most have a uniformed services background ie military, fire service, police etc. We also have youth workers and teachers. The lead instructor is a Royal Marine veteran and the days activities are military themed. All staff are subject to routine DBS check and receive autism awareness and safeguarding training.

Where does the residential take place?

The residential takes place in our 55 acre private forest. There are toilets and plenty of fresh cold water for washing. There’s NO hot water on site. The site is lit at night and is covered by monitored CCTV.

What do we do on day two?

If you have chosen a second day of activities, the recruits will begin to put into practice the skills they have learnt on day one with a series of battlefield exercises designed to challenge their team working and survival skills.