School canoe sessions

School canoe adventures on the River Severn and nearby canals, bringing learning to life in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

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Give your pupils an unforgettable outdoor learning experience with hands-on adventure, real-world discovery, and meaningful personal development.

Hire a Canoe is now part of the Field Studies Council, a leading environmental education charity with over 80 years of expertise in connecting young people to nature. Together, we offer high-quality canoe journeys, outdoor adventure activities, and residential experiences designed to enrich learning and inspire confidence.

Whether you’re planning a school trip, youth group activity, or team-building day, we provide safe, inclusive and curriculum-linked adventures that take pupils beyond the classroom and straight into the heart of nature.

To enquire about your school trip, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Why choose a canoe journey for your class?

    • Adventure with purpose: developing teamwork, resilience, and communication skills.
    • Immersive learning: connecting subjects to real-world experiences.
    • Safe and supported: ensuring every child feels secure and empowered.

Why the River Severn?

Britain’s longest river, the Severn has shaped landscapes and communities for centuries. Once a vital trade route during the Industrial Revolution, it now offers rich wildlife and historic landmarks. Your pupils can explore geography, history, and ecology in a living classroom.

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Curriculum Connections

Our canoe journeys aren’t just an adventure – they’re a powerful learning experience that supports key areas of the curriculum.

Primary

Geography: Explore rivers, water cycles, and map skills in a real-world setting.
Science: Investigate habitats, ecosystems, and seasonal changes along the River Severn.
PE: Develop teamwork and problem-solving through outdoor and adventurous activities.
PSHE: Build confidence, resilience, and collaboration skills

Secondary

Geography: Understand river processes, landforms, and human interaction with natural environments.
Science: Study biodiversity, conservation, and water quality.
PE: Enhance leadership and communication through outdoor adventure activities.
Personal Development: Promote wellbeing and social skills through immersive outdoor learning.


Canoeing outcomes

Our canoeing trips are designed to do far more than teach paddling techniques. Each experience combines practical skills with opportunities for personal growth and environmental learning to inspire curiosity and confidence:

Teamwork and communication: Work together to steer and navigate, building collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Resilience and perseverance: Build determination and adaptability through real world problem-solving.

Nature connection: Immerse pupils in the environment to learn about and appreciate nature.

Wellbeing: Calm surroundings and active engagement to promote mental health.

Personal development and confidence: Achieve new skills in a supportive setting.


Contact Us

Want to organise a school trip? Please get in touch.

📞 07397 005355

📧 [email protected]

🏢Hire a Canoe Ltd
Field Studies Council
Preston Montford,
Shrewsbury,
SY4 1HW