The start of the school year marks a significant turning point in a student’s year: new faces, new teachers, new expectations, and for some, a new school. However, it is also a crucial period for teachers, who must quickly establish a climate of trust to foster a pleasant atmosphere for everyone throughout the year.
What if the best way to start the year was to get outside… breathe some fresh air, have fun? Organizing a school trip during the first few weeks of classes is an excellent way to foster integration, cohesion, and student motivation. Indeed, by stepping outside the school environment, you offer them an opportunity to discover each other in a different light and to build relationships more quickly.
For this, we have the perfect solution! Located in Charente-Maritime, enter Saintes and Cognac, The Fontdouce Adventure Park offers a wide range of sporting, educational, and recreational activities, particularly suited to school groups. In a natural setting, students can enjoy everything from treetop adventure courses and laser tag to scavenger hunts and age-appropriate workshops.
This first day back to school can take a completely different turn than a typical start; it can become a real opportunity to boost students’ morale for the year ahead. You will help motivate them and unite them so they are ready to give their all for the school year!
Tree-climbing : A great way to develop trust and mutual support!
With its 13 courses of varying difficulty (accessible from age 3) and two 200-meter zip lines, the treetop adventure course at Parc Aventure de Fontdouce is an ideal activity to create good group dynamics before the start of the school year! Several levels of difficulty are offered, each student can progress at their own pace while having a great time.
This activity fosters self-confidence, independence, and above all, mutual support. The continuous lifeline system allows children to complete the courses safely without any risk of falling, enabling teachers and chaperones to supervise their students without stress.
Abbaye games : perfect for stimulating cooperation and thinking
Organized within the old medieval abbey, the scavenger hunts are an excellent way to develop your students’ logical thinking and teamwork skills.
Different scenarios are offered depending on the age of the participants, allowing for a fun and educational immersion for all levels. In addition to strengthening cooperation, this activity offers a first contact with the historical heritage of Fontdouce Abbey.
Precision and strategy, :Archey Game !
Accessible from age 9, Archery Game is a blend of archery and teamwork, all within a safe and fun environment. This activity calls upon precision, strategy, and quick reflexes. It’s ideal for strengthening teamwork and coordination.
Strengthening team cohesion with the Laser Game
At Fontdouce Adventure Park, you can discover outdoor laser tag! This immersive and dynamic activity is accessible from age 6. The principle is the same as classic laser tag, but in a larger, natural setting. This game allows students to channel their energy while developing various skills such as team strategy, concentration, reaction time, and emotional management. The fun aspect of this activity fosters strong group engagement, perfect for strengthening bonds at the beginning of the school year.
Bubble foot : cohesion and shared laughter
Accessible from age 13, Bubble Football is an even more entertaining version of traditional football, where each person is inside a giant inflatable bubble covering their upper body, leaving only their legs free! Ideal if you want to have a great time and lots of laughs, Bubble Football also allows students to get some physical exercise while maintaining team spirit and cohesion. This activity also encourages a less competitive atmosphere, thanks to its humorous and quirky nature.
The benefits of a school trip to Fontdouce
Organizing a school trip at the beginning of the year can have various advantages and benefits for students, for example:
- Strengthening class cohesion: creating a climate of trust by promoting good humor, mutual support, and solidarity
- Boost motivation and involvement
- Develop a variety of skills: physical (balance, coordination, endurance), cognitive (logic, strategy), social (cooperation, communication)
- A natural and historical setting conducive to learning
A back-to-school season unlike any other…
Organizing a school trip to Fontdouce Adventure Park at the beginning of the year is not just a fun outing, but much more! It’s about laying the foundations for a motivated, cohesive, and engaged group, all thanks to a variety of activities adapted to all ages. Focused on independence, discovery, and cooperation, this day will become a true educational tool.
In a captivating natural and heritage setting, each student will find their place within the group, getting to know their classmates better while developing skills useful throughout the year. By offering your students a trip to the Fontdouce Adventure Park, you’ll provide them with a rich, fun, and meaningful experience that will transform the start of the school year into a remarkable collective springboard!
