Outdoor Learning and Adventure Activities for schools in West Lothian is provided by Xcite Outdoors. The team is based at Xcite Linlithgow and offers a range of activities and opportunities for schools which allows pupils to access a variety of outdoor spaces throughout West Lothian and beyond. At Xcite Outdoors we firmly believe that, in whatever form, spending time in the outdoors supports children and young people in the following areas:
• Nurture: helping pupils reach their potential in a less stressful context
• Growth mind-set: developing skills for lifelong learning and positive ways of thinking
• Resilience: overcoming challenges and making the best of difficult situations
• Connecting to nature and think sustainably: being inspired, curious and the desire to learn about the amazing natural environment of West Lothian
• Health and wellbeing: being outdoors is good for you, it’s a fact!
Our activities take place at our base at Xcite Linlithgow, with the majority of our paddle sports taking place on the Union Canal. We are able to visit other venues such as Loch Ard and the Falkirk Wheel using our minibus and trailer.
We can provide the following activities: -
• Canoeing, Kayaking & Stand Up Paddleboarding.
• Archery, Team Building Challenges
• Mountain Biking, Orienteering
• Dry slope skiing
Our most popular school packages are our 1- or 2-day activity programmes. Here's an example of what you can expect:
1-day programme
· Full day canoeing, or
· ½ day canoe + ½ day team building, or
· ½ day archery + ½ day team building
2-day programme
• Day 1 - full day canoeing
• Day 2 - ½ day archery + ½ day team building
These schedules are ideal for a class-sized group but we are happy to put together a ‘bespoke’ programme to fit your needs. We can also design options for blocks of activities for smaller groups of pupils who would benefit from spending time outdoors working together - such as a nurture group or those who benefit from a more relaxed, part-time timetable.
We are often able to provide transport to and from your school using our minibus, please discuss this with our team.
We would love to hear from you if you have a group you think would benefit from and enjoy participating in the activities and adventures we can offer. To have a chat about options for your group please email Iain Richardson, Xcite Outdoors Programme Manager, irichardson@westlothianleisure.com
