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The Benefits of Residential Summer Camps

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Deciding how your child will spend their summer break can be tricky. While day camps offer wonderful opportunities for daily fun, residential summer camps provide a truly life-changing experience. Stepping out of their comfort zone and into an overnight camp environment gives children a unique space to grow. By staying away from home, managing their own routine and contributing to…
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How Summer Camps Help Children Prepare for a New School Year

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As the summer holidays draw to a close, the focus for many parents shifts towards the physical ‘back-to-school’ checklist. New uniforms are ordered, pencil cases are packed, and shoes are fitted. However, the most important preparation your child needs this September isn’t found in a shop. The transition to the new school year requires resilience, social adaptability and self-assurance, which…
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A Parent’s Guide to the Summer Holidays

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Every parent approaches the summer holidays with the best of intentions. Long days outside, family adventures, spontaneous ice cream trips, and quality time together. And with a bit of planning, there's no reason those six weeks can't be full of the kind of moments your children will talk about for years. Six weeks is a lot of time to fill…
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How to Choose the Best Summer Camp for Your Child

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Do you want your child to have an amazing summer holiday they’ll remember for a long time to come? Many parents have discovered the solution to filling the summer holidays with summer camps. Choosing the right one is important because you’re selecting an environment that will shape how your child spends their summer. What is a Summer Camp? Sometimes the…
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Meet the PGL and Regatta Hero Award Winners

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PGL and Regatta Great Outdoors join together for the inaugural PGL and Regatta Hero Awards PGL, the UK’s biggest outdoor education provider and Regatta Great Outdoors celebrate remarkable individuals who go above and beyond. With many inspiring people nominated by their friends, colleagues and family across our four award categories including The Young Hero, The Education Hero, The Community Hero…
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PGL launches spellbinding two-night musical theatre Kids’ Camps with London Stage Musical, Wicked

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We have launched a brand-new two-night musical theatre adventure available in August for young people aged 8-13 to ‘defy gravity’ and take their creativity to the next level. Partnering with Wicked Active Learning, the in-house education programme for Wicked on the West End, the Wicked Experience combines musical theatre with classic PGL activities, providing kids with a unique opportunity to…
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Fun campfire activities to do at PGL

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As the sun sets, it’s the perfect time for bonding with friends, sharing stories, and enjoying the great outdoors! If you’re looking forward to fun campfire activities that will enhance your camping experience, you’re in the right place! At PGL, when the evening comes around it doesn’t mean the activities have to come to an end. Get inspired by our…
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The Benefits of Half-Term Holiday Camps for Kids

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As half-term approaches, many parents find themselves scrambling to organise activities that will keep their children entertained and engaged. Enter half-term holiday camps! These camps are a fantastic way for kids to develop a variety of new skills, as well as forge lasting friendships and, above all, have fun in a safe and secure setting surrounded by the beauty of…
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The Best Theme Park Activities During the School Holidays

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Looking to plan a big day out with the kids? Well, for all your adrenaline-seekers, there’s no better way to make the most of the school holidays than a theme park trip!  From heart-racing rollercoasters and interactive shows, to epic wildlife encounters and active play areas, there’s loads to see and do for all ages. By the end, you’ll feel…
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10 Fun Facts about Spring

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Can you hear the birds chirping? Smell the scent of fresh flowers? Or, perhaps you've noticed the daylight hours growing longer? It can only be one thing: Spring! Warmer weather, lighter days, and blossoming nature offer exciting opportunities for exploration and discovery, making it the perfect time to step outside, embrace the fresh air, and engage with the natural world.…
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