Viking Raiders and Traders Day – KS2 Outdoor Learning Experience

An exciting, curriculum-linked outdoor activity programme for Years 3–6.

The Outdoor Elements Viking Raiders and Traders Day is a full day of interactive learning split into 3–4 sessions. Working in groups of up to 10, children are guided by our enthusiastic instructors as they travel back 1200 years to experience life in Viking Britain. Set in our ancient woodland, pupils take part in hands on outdoor activities to discover what it may have been like to live like a Viking.

Session 1: Viking Shelter Building – Create Your First Viking Camp

The Vikings invaded Britain from the North Sea. Children set up their first Viking camp using natural woodland materials and equipment brought “from the Longships”. After choosing a suitable settlement location, they build a basic Viking longhouse with a tarp cover and consider how to defend their camp from rival clans.

Session 2: Make Bread Like a Viking – Campfire Cooking

The Vikings who settled in Britain were farmers of animals and crops. In this session, children explore how Vikings cultivated land and grew grains for breadmaking. Using simple ingredients, they make their own Viking bread over a real fire. Once baked, they can drizzle it with honey and enjoy eating like true Vikings.

Timings:

We are open 9.30am – 4.00pm and we can design a programme to fit your timings within our operating hours.

Please specify your times when making an enquiry.

Session 3: Viking Quest – Navigate the Woodland Trail

Vikings were expert voyagers who navigated seas and discovered new lands. Using maps to explore the woodland, children follow a quest to find picture locations and learn about Viking beliefs, Gods, myths and legends that guided them on their journeys into the unknown.

Session 4: The Clash of the Anglo Saxons – Weapons & Defence

Viking invaders were feared for their raids and battles. Children learn about Viking weapons and practise throwing spears at targets. They also experience Anglo-Saxon defence techniques by learning to shoot a real bow and arrows.

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Why Schools Choose Outdoor Elements

Outdoor Elements Activities Limited was established in 2001.
Registered centre at LCC (EV231).
All instructors are fully trained/qualified in the activity, have been DBS cleared and first-aid trained.
All activities are instructor-led.
Outdoor Elements staff will provide all activity, safety and emergency equipment.
Written risk assessments are available for all activities.
We hold Professional Indemnity Civil Liability & Employers Liability Insurance cover.
We do not hold an AALS license. This is because none of the fantastic activities we offer to schools or groups of young people under the age of 18 (not accompanied by a parent/carer) come under current licensing regulations.

Testimonials

“Moments like this show how important learning outside the classroom is. We give our children as many opportunities and experiences as we possibly can. Those small moments of WOW and self achievement which our pupils will remember forever!”

Barden Primary School