STUDLAND SPORTS FIELD GUIDE
A Half-Day of Sea, Shore and Bushcraft for Young Adventurers in Studland
A 5.5-hour, instructor-led program for children aged 10–16 combining kayaking and paddleboarding with beach art, foraging, rockpooling and bushcraft—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
A Half-Day of Sea, Shore and Bushcraft for Young Adventurers in Studland.
Spend a full morning and early afternoon exploring Studland’s local playground of cliffs, shore, sea, beach, woods and heathland. The Children’s Outdoor Adventure Day splits time between water- and land-based sessions so participants can try kayaking and paddleboarding before moving on to beach art, foraging, rockpooling and bushcraft, all delivered by qualified staff.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
The day includes water-sport sessions—kayaking and paddleboarding—supervised under the operator’s AALA licence and appropriate governing-body qualifications.
Beach Art, Foraging & Bushcraft
Dry activities round out the program with beach-based art, foraging, rockpooling and bushcraft exercises that use all the senses to show how great the outdoors can be.
A Split Day of Wet and Dry Sessions
Each session is split to include water sports and a selection of dry land activities so kids get a balanced mix of sea-based and shore/woodland experiences.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From a meeting on the beach to time on the water and then out among the shore and woodland, the day moves between energetic paddling and slower, sensory land-based learning—designed to let kids explore cliffs, rockpools, sand and heathland in one continuous session.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day works best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Old trainers or aqua shoes (no sliders or flip-flops), a base layer for a wetsuit (rash vest or manmade fabric), a packed lunch, sun hat and towel; covered footwear is required for bushcraft activities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the Children’s Outdoor Adventure Day?
The program is for children aged 10–16; the minimum age is 10.
How long does the day last and what are the session times?
The session runs for 5.5 hours; the day runs from 09:00 to 14:30.
Where do participants meet?
The meeting location is Middle Beach Car Park, Beach Rd.
What activities are included?
Activities include kayaking and paddleboarding on the water, and beach art, foraging, rockpooling and bushcraft on land; the day is split between wet and dry sessions.
Do participants need prior experience in watersports?
No prior experience is required. Staff hold appropriate qualifications under the operator’s AALA licence for watersports and land-based staff are trained and overseen by beach school/forest school practitioners and ethnobotanists.
What should my child wear or bring for the day?
Bring old trainers or aqua shoes (no sliders or flip-flops), a base layer for a wetsuit such as a rash vest or manmade fabric, a packed lunch, sun hat and towel; covered footwear is needed for bushcraft activities.