Building Confidence, Resilience and Independence
Through challenge, teamwork and meaningful experiences in nature, young people develop confidence, resilience, responsibility and independence in a safe and supportive environment.
Why Ardmay
Skills and Memories That Last a Lifetime
The skills, experiences and relationships developed at Ardmay help young people thrive both in school and beyond. They also leave with practical wellbeing and resilience tools they can use throughout life.
Resources
Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to help you and your child prepare for their Ardmay experience.
Parent Presentation
Learn more about what to expect, how the residential works and how Ardmay helps young people build confidence, resilience and independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the questions parents ask most, from accommodation and food to activities, safety and what to pack.
Kit List
Everything your child needs for a safe, comfortable and enjoyable residential experience.
Hear From Other Pupils
Watch real stories from pupils who have visited Ardmay and discover how the experience helped them build confidence, make new friends and discover what they’re capable of.
Wellbeing Videos
Explore the simple breathing and wellbeing techniques pupils learn during their residential—practical skills they can continue using at home, in school and throughout life.
Testimonials
Hear From Other Pupils
See the experience through their eyes.
Watch real stories from pupils who have visited Ardmay and discover how the experience helped them build confidence, independence and lasting friendships.
Wellbeing & Resilience
Practical Skills They Can Take Home
Alongside challenge, teamwork and time in nature, young people learn simple, practical breathing techniques that can help them manage pressure, build confidence and develop resilience.
These are practical skills they can take home and continue using at school and in everyday life.
Visit Parent Resources to explore some of the wellbeing and resilience techniques we teach at Ardmay.
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Preparation
What Should I Bring?
Find practical preparation guidance, useful information and the full kit list for your child’s Ardmay visit.
Activities at Ardmay
Climbing & AbseilingClimbing & Abseiling
Climbing and Abseiling takes place at Glen Croe at the foot of the stunning Cobbler Mountain.
CanoeCanoe
Canoeing gives groups the opportunity to learn important teamwork skills such as communication and cooperation.
Evening ActivitiesEvening Activities
Every evening after dinner, groups take part in a variety of fun and engaging evening activities.
Forest AdventureForest Adventure
On arrival at Ardmay House the groups all head out on a Forest Adventure in the Ardgarten woods.
Mountain AdventureMountain Adventure
On the Mountain Adventure groups get the chance to climb the Cobbler, Cruach Tairbeirt or journey through Glen Loin.
OrienteeringOrienteering
Orienteering teaches basic navigation, communication and teamwork skills.
Team ChallengeTeam Challenge
During Team Challenge groups learn the importance of working as a team.
WeaselingWeaseling
Weaseling is an activity where groups climb and crawl through spaces between large boulders.