Schools & Youth Groups

Schools & Youth Groups

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Accommodation – Stoller Campus

Our new state of the art school and youth centre with panoramic views overlooking Lake Windermere.

The accommodation is split up in to 8 wings. Each wing consists of rooms which sleep up to 6 participants and each room is en-suite. There is also a designated drying room for each wing.

Each school and youth group will be allocated either a wing or multiple wings depending on the size of the booking. The wings allocated will be exclusive to the group meaning no other group can enter this area. Each wing also has a group room which is ideal for presentations and social events such as a movie night.

Safe risks

Our outdoor education programmes are challenging, inspiring and safe by design.

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The magic of Lakeside

“The children achieved so much and their self-confidence grew through the power of teamwork and resilience. We cannot wait to return next year so more pupils can experience the magic of Lakeside.”
Louisa Martin, Deputy Headteacher, Trinity St Peter’s Primary School, Formby

“Lakeside was the perfect place to take our 90 Year 12 students. Over the two days they became much more confident, developed new friendship groups and became genuinely more caring for each other. I do not think anywhere more suitable can possibly exist.”
Alan Corner, Head of Sixth Form, Bede Academy, Blyth, Northumberland

“This was our fifth year at Lakeside and every year the students have a fantastic time and want to return when in Year 13! It is superb value for money and I would recommend the YMCA without hesitation.”
Sharon Minta, Bridgewater School, Manchester

“I had a fantastic experience at the YMCA National Centre at Lake Windemere, mainly because of the jam-packed activity schedule. My friends and I were never bored. Each activity was exciting and different and every one of our instructors was really fun.”
Anna Guest (Year 9), Heckmondwike Grammar School

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More opportunities for schools & youth groups

School Challenge Cup

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Youth Challenge Cup

Find out more about the annual Youth Challenge Cup, and see if your group has what it takes to succeed.

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Teaching Teachers

Find out how Lakeside can benefit your students. Book a free taster day or develop your skills with our outdoor education courses.

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