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A safe space for big adventures
Basecamp is a unique adventure-based residential activity programme nestled in the heart of rural Suffolk. It is meticulously designed to strengthen confidence, teamwork and a build wider understanding of the world around us whilst meeting key national curriculum learning objectives.
When visiting Basecamp, you will take part in team-building activities as well as doing things that may challenge and stretch you individually. The activities could include archery, low-ropes, zip-wire, laser-tag, and several water-based activities, to name a few! It’s a fun, and safe space to try new things, all supported by caring and qualified team members. To find out more about what’s on offer, click here.
CYM's Home-Ed Basecamp is our education-focused programme offering, which includes a variety of opportunities to try different activities and enjoy space to explore values. Each monthly hangout includes one main activity and one value, with other activities to keep the young people busy.
Book onto upcoming events using the links below when events are available.
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What the pupils say...
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What the pupils say...
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What the pupils say...
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What the pupils say...
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Activities available
ZIP WIRE
Our zip wire has been constructed over the Vauxhall lake, where groups can zip down the wire, soaring above the heads of their friends below on the water. A great activity to challenge confidence and overcome fears.
water races |
A water race with a purpose, getting us to consider how water can be carried in many parts of the world. Carry a bucket on your head and fill up a barrel at the end of a field.
Nightline
A course, which on the face of it is easy to complete, with the catch being your sense of sight is removed with blindfolds. This activity encourages the group to use other senses to navigate and communicate to complete the course successfully.
(Offered in Basecamp 4 & 5 programmes)
Laser Tag
One of our most popular activities, thinking about teamwork and tactics. Using the vast outdoor spaces of the campsite or transforming the Sports Hall into an indoor arena, we cover a variety of different games with different objectives, from knock out rounds to domination.
(Offered in Basecamp 4 & 5 programmes)
INTERNATIONAL COOKING
Inspired by Forest Schools, a session which transports groups to kitchens around the world, learning new recipes, their origins and all cooked outside on an open fire.
PLUS MANY MORE
Many more activities are available. To view the full list, please click here.
To view our full list of available activities, please click here.
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