Duration
3 days
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An action-packed three‑day immersion into sustainable engineering, outdoor science and teamwork. Ideal for schools looking to maximise learning impact in a short, engaging residential.

Inspire young people with a hands-on outdoor STEM experience designed specifically for KS3 / 11–14 / S1–3 learners. Our Green STEM courses blend environmental science, engineering challenges, and real-world problem‑solving to bring the curriculum to life in exciting and meaningful ways.

Pupils step into the role of real engineers and environmental scientists as they design, build and test sustainable structures and technologies using natural and recycled materials. Delivered through outdoor learning in stunning natural environments, these courses help students develop confidence, teamwork, creativity, and climate awareness.

Perfect for schools seeking impactful STEM residentials, curriculum-linked trips, or sustainability-focused enrichment experiences.

  • Links directly to KS3 / S1-3 curriculum in science, geography, and design and technology 
  • Encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity 
  • Teaches sustainability, climate awareness, and resource management 
  • Can be adapted for day visits

  • group of children toasting marshmallows around a campfire
  • camp fire
  • A moth being safely identificed in an identification pot

Example Timetable

Day 1

Morning

  • Welcome talk and centre tour.
  • Pre-course meeting with staff and teachers.
  • Allocation of wellies/waterproofs.

Afternoon

Ice breakers and team building skill activities.

Introduction to eco-engineering principles: Workshop covering 3 principles of eco engineering (sustainable design, biomimicry and low impact materials).

Evening

Nature connection walk

  • Explore the nocturnal secrets of the centre grounds, an opportunity to build nature connection and become a little more wild.

Day 2

Morning and afternoon

Sustainable shelter and survival:

  • Challenge: Design and build an eco-shelter using natural/recycled materials.
  • Concentrate on insulation, waterproofing, and structural integrity.
  • Design and build a water collection device, test, refine and retest.
  • Attempt to heat the water via an engineered solar oven.
  • Learn critical bushcraft survival skills such as fire lighting and simple camp cooking.

Evening

Campfire: relax and reflect on the week around a cosy campfire.

Day 3

Morning

Water sustainability:

  • Problem solving activity – create a water transport device from assorted kit.
  • River (or pond) health survey, scientific water quality testing.
  • Water filtration engineering – create a simple container still.

Depart after lunch

Added value of this course

Develop skills

  • Communication | Resilience | Independent thinking | Leadership
  • Numeracy | Literacy | Investigative skills | Observation

Enhance Knowledge

  • Ask questions.
  • Apply knowledge in the real world and make links.
  • Make sense of new places and understand our place and role within this.

Enjoy

  • Have fun | Make friendships | Connect with nature

Why Choose Field Studies Council?

  • Expert tuition by fully trained staff

  • Stunning locations across the UK

  • Outstanding curriculum knowledge

  • Rigorous health and safety procedures

  • Support before and after your visit

  • Free places for visiting staff