Caythorpe Court

Located near Grantham, Lincolnshire, the site is built around a historic Grade II listed manor house. It is one of PGL’s flagship centers, offering:

  • Self-Contained Lakes: On-site watersports mean no time is wasted traveling to external docks.
  • Extensive Adventure Infrastructure: Dozens of high-ropes elements, climbing walls, and zip wires.
  • Secure Environment: 24-hour security and a gated perimeter ensure a safe "bubble" for young learners.

 

Activities & Skills Development

The program consists of four intensive activity sessions per day, followed by an evening entertainment block. Each task is mapped to specific developmental outcomes:

 

Personal Resilience

  • High-altitude tasks like the Giant Swing, Leap of Faith, and Abseiling.
  • Children learn to manage "positive risk" and overcome fear. These "I did it!" moments directly translate to increased classroom confidence and a "can-do" attitude toward difficult academic tasks.

 

Collaboration & Communication

  • Raft Building, Jacob’s Ladder, and Problem Solving trials.
  • These are impossible to complete alone. Students must practice active listening, delegated leadership, and empathy. In Raft Building, poor communication results in a wet group—providing immediate, tangible feedback on the importance of teamwork.

 

Independence & Life Skills

  • Living in en suite dorms (3–8 per room) and managing a canteen-style dining hall.
  • For many, this is the first time they are responsible for their own "wedging" (organizing clothes), making their beds, and choosing a balanced meal from the three hot options provided daily. This fosters the self-reliance needed for the move to Year 7.

 

Accommodation & Nutrition

  • Modern, purpose-built blocks with bunk beds and en suite bathrooms. Teachers are housed in separate rooms within the same corridor for 24/7 support.
  • The dining hall provides three cooked meals a day. A typical day includes a full breakfast, a hot lunch (e.g., pasta or wraps), and a hearty dinner (e.g., roast or curry), alongside a salad bar and fruit to ensure high energy levels are maintained.