Activities for Youth Groups
Enriching the lives of young people through outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a club, church group, organised youth group like Scouts and Guides, or part of a national programme such as the Prince’s Trust or NCS, our activities tick all the boxes.
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With New Forest Activities you can be sure of a fantastic outdoor adventure for your youth group. From Scouts and Guides hoping to earn their next badge, to church groups, sports clubs and national youth programmes like the Prince’s Trust and NCS, we help young people unplug, get outside and thrive together.
You’ll get expert staff, modern equipment and stunning New Forest venues for your activities. Whether it’s an evening session, a half-day escape from screens or a multi-day camping residential, everything is designed to build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of the outdoors.
We’ve got the skills and the know-how to deliver exceptional experiences and are extremely proud of our ongoing relationships with such youth organisations as the Prince’s Trust, the National Citizen Service and many local Scout, Guide and community groups.
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Standalone Activities
Ideal for evening sessions, half days or as part of your own camp programme.
Canoe & Kayak Tours
Explore the stunning Beaulieu River with our guided canoe and kayak tours. A brilliant way for young people to build confidence on the water, enjoy the wildlife and experience the calming effect of time outside in a safe and supportive environment.
Battlezone
Fast-paced, action-packed laser tag style fun in the great outdoors. Perfect for encouraging teamwork, communication and a bit of friendly competition between patrols, houses or teams – all while burning off energy in the fresh air.
Archery & Bushcraft
Combine target skills with core campcraft. Young people can try their hand at archery before learning bushcraft essentials like fire lighting and simple shelter building. Great for badge work, building independence and showing what’s possible when you step away from screens and into the woods.
High & Low Ropes
From ground-level challenges to confidence-building high elements, our ropes activities help young people test themselves at a level that feels right for them. Brilliant for trust, communication and celebrating those “I didn’t think I could do that!” moments in the fresh air.
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Want ideas for a whole day of adventure?
Our youth groups brochure is packed with example programmes and pricing to get you started.
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Packaged Activities
Let us take care of the planning with our most popular combinations for youth groups. Whether you’re looking for a one-off big day out or a series of sessions across the year, we’ll help you build a programme that fits your goals and your young people.
Woodland Adventure
A full day of forest fun combining bushcraft, team challenges and target sports. Perfect for groups looking to build resilience, leadership and plenty of shared memories out in the woods – away from Wi-Fi and notifications.
Ideal for: Scouts, Guides, youth clubs and mixed-age groups.
Boats & Battles
A high-energy combination of water and land-based adventure. Spend part of the day exploring the river by boat, then head to Battlezone for competitive games and challenges to round off the experience. A brilliant way for young people to push themselves, support each other and have a lot of fun outdoors.
Ideal for: sports teams, NCS, Prince’s Trust and older youth groups.
Ongoing Adventure Programmes
Many of our youth groups choose to come back again and again. Book a series of sessions across the year to let your young people explore a range of activities or focus on one discipline to work towards awards and develop deeper skills.
We can create a progressive programme that builds confidence over time – perfect for organisations who want outdoor adventure to be a regular part of their calendar.
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For every 10 young people you book, a leader goes free!
Perfect for clubs, churches, Scout and Guide groups and national youth programmes planning their next big day out.
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Residential Trips
Activity residential trips are extremely beneficial and aid in boosting young people’s confidence, physical health, learning, appreciation for the environment and ability to work as part of a team. Our team will help you build the ideal residential package to suit your group size, age range and preferred outcomes – giving your young people time to really switch off and immerse themselves in the outdoors.
Accommodation
The perfect base for your youth residential, our campsite is equipped with bell tents sleeping up to 8 young people, with tents for the leaders too. A real camping experience that keeps everyone close to nature.
Catering
We use a local New Forest caterer to provide food for our youth groups. Opt for a fully catered trip with us or just have lunch during your day visit. It's up to you – we’ll keep everyone fuelled for their adventures.
Mini Bus Hire
We have our very own 16 seater coach available for hire to help move our groups around the New Forest between activities, keeping your day running smoothly from start to finish.
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Planning a trip with us couldn't be easier!
Downloading our youth groups brochure is a great place to start.
Download our youth groups brochure!
We've been working with New Forest Activities for many years, we know that they work also with the Prince's Trust charity directly. The reputation that they have, and the openness and friendliness that they have, not just with the young people, but also for us as staff and the support that they provide us means that we consistently, continually come back to them.
Youth Groups FAQs
The questions youth leaders ask most often when planning a visit.
Do we need consent forms or waivers?
Yes. All young people will need consent and medical information recorded before taking part in activities. This can be summarised from your own existing forms, or we can send you a link to our online consent forms for parents and guardians to complete.
How do we share medical information and additional needs?
We just need a clear summary of any medical conditions, allergies or additional needs for each young person. You can provide this from your own forms, or via our online system. Our team review everything ahead of your visit so we can plan any reasonable adjustments and make sure everyone can take part safely and comfortably.
What about risk assessments and insurance?
We’re fully insured and can provide risk assessments for all activities. These are available as soon as you’re at the planning stage, to support your internal approvals, letters home and wider paperwork.
Do leaders and staff need to join in?
Our instructors lead the sessions, but we do ask that leaders are actively involved in supporting behaviour, supervision and encouragement. Some leaders love to take part in the activities too – and that’s absolutely fine!
What should our group wear and bring?
We recommend comfy outdoor clothing, layers, waterproofs and closed-toe footwear. For water-based sessions, we’ll send a full kit list, including a change of clothes and a towel. All specialist safety equipment is provided by us.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We run in most weather conditions and adapt the session to keep everyone safe and having fun outdoors. If high winds, storms or other extreme conditions make it unsafe, we’ll get in touch to adjust the programme or arrange a new date.
How do bookings, payments and numbers work?
Once we’ve agreed your programme, your booking is confirmed with a deposit based on your best guess of numbers. We know group sizes can change slightly, so final numbers are confirmed nearer the time and the balance is due one month before your activity date.
Can you help us choose the right activities for our group?
Absolutely. Tell us about your age range, group size, needs and what you’d like your young people to get out of the experience, and we’ll recommend a programme that fits – whether that’s a single session, packaged activities or a multi-day residential.
Tell us about your group and we’ll build the perfect adventure for them
Age ranges, abilities, goals or badge requirements — share a few details and our team will recommend the best activities to suit your young people.
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