Monaco-based families have a limited time to secure an early bird discount on summer adventure programmes offering young people outdoor challenges in some of Britain’s most dramatic landscapes.
Outward Bound Monaco is now taking bookings for subsidised one, two and three-week escorted programmes to Outward Bound UK centres in the Lake District, West Wales and Scotland. The programmes, designed for children aged 10 to 17, aim to provide personal development experiences through outdoor adventure activities.
Families booking before 9th February will receive a €150 early bird discount on the summer programmes.
Building resilience through adventure
The Outward Bound educational approach, which originated in the UK during the Second World War, focuses on building resilience, self-confidence and teamwork through challenging outdoor activities. Programmes typically include activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, hiking and navigation exercises in wilderness settings.
The organisation was founded in 1941 by German educator Kurt Hahn, who believed that exposing young people to physical and mental challenges in natural environments could develop character and leadership skills. The model has since expanded globally, with centres operating in more than 30 countries.
Monaco connection to outdoor education
Outward Bound Monaco serves as a local branch connecting Principality families to the UK-based programmes. The organisation offers subsidised places, making the experiences more accessible to Monaco residents who might otherwise face the full cost of international outdoor education programmes.
The three UK locations each offer distinct environments and challenges. The Lake District centre in Cumbria provides mountain terrain and lake-based activities, the West Wales centre offers coastal adventures and sea kayaking, while the Scottish Highlands location presents more remote wilderness experiences.
Structured personal development
The programmes are structured around progressive challenge, with activities scaled to participants’ ages and abilities. Younger children in the 10-12 age range typically engage in foundational outdoor skills and team-building exercises, while older teenagers face more demanding expeditions and leadership responsibilities.
All programmes are escorted, with participants travelling as a group from Monaco to the UK centres. The structured supervision aims to provide parents with confidence while giving young people the independence to tackle new challenges.
Families interested in the summer programmes can find more information at www.outwardboundmonaco.info or contact vanessa@outwardboundmonaco.com. With the early bird deadline approaching, parents considering the option for their children have limited time to secure the discounted rate.
The programmes represent an alternative to traditional summer camps, emphasising skill development and personal growth through outdoor challenges rather than recreational activities.
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