Snowtrax Alpine Activity Centre Dorset UK
School Trips
Learning,
off the page.
Give your pupils a day that ticks the curriculum boxes and the “best trip ever” box at the same time. Skiing, snowboarding, Ringos and our Alpine Adventure Park – all on one site in Dorset, with qualified instructors, all the kit, and the paperwork sorted so you can focus on your students.
AgesFrom 5 years
CurriculumPE & OAA linked
PaperworkRisk assessments
Before the mountains
Get them slope-ready for
the school ski trip.
Heading to the Alps this season? A lot of schools bring their group to us first. A few sessions of group ski lessons on the all-weather Proslope mean pupils step onto the mountain already comfortable on snow – so the trip is spent progressing and enjoying it, not finding their feet on day one.
Technique first
Group lessons build the basics – stopping, turning, riding the lift – so the first morning in resort isn’t spent learning to stand up.
Confidence that travels
Pupils who’ve already felt snow under their skis arrive calmer and braver, ready to make the most of every lift pass on the mountain.
More trip for your money
Less time on beginner basics in resort means more time progressing – better value from an expensive week away.
For schools & colleges
A trip that
does the work.
A Snowtrax school trip is more than a fun day out – though it’s certainly that. Snowsports build balance, coordination, resilience and the confidence to try something hard and stick with it. For a lot of pupils it’s their first time on skis, and it’s a memory that lasts.
We host primary classes, secondary year groups, sixth forms and specialist settings throughout the year. Sessions are led by qualified instructors, run on the all-weather Proslope whatever the weather, and group pupils by age and ability so everyone’s appropriately challenged and supported.
And because we welcome schools every week, the practical side is well-worn ground for us: ratios, risk assessments, invoicing and what to bring are all things we’ll guide you through.
Led byQualified instructors
Activities available
Pick the right
challenge.
Build your day from any of our activities. Many schools mix a snowsports session with Ringos or the Adventure Park so there’s variety, plenty of movement, and something to suit every pupil.
Ski & Snowboard
Instructor-led beginner sessions on the main slope. No experience or kit needed – pupils learn the basics safely and feel real progress in a single visit.
Ringos
The great equaliser. Everyone can do it, everyone loves it – rings flying down the tubing slope. Brilliant for team spirit and end-of-term energy.
Adventure Park
Climbing, swings, the adventure trail and the Pirate Ship. Outdoor, physical and full of challenge – perfect for younger classes and active groups.
Curriculum links
More than
a day off.
A visit maps naturally onto several areas of the curriculum and your wider school aims. Here are the connections teachers tell us are most useful when they pitch the trip and plan follow-up work.
Physical Education
Balance, coordination, core strength and whole-body movement in a genuinely novel sport – a fresh context for the PE programme of study and a confidence boost for less sporty pupils.
Outdoor & Adventurous Activity
A ready-made OAA experience without a residential. Pupils manage risk, follow safety routines and take on a physical challenge in an unfamiliar environment.
Teamwork & PSHE
Encouraging each other up the slope, celebrating small wins and pushing past the wobble builds resilience, communication and self-belief – great for personal development and class bonding.
Reward & Enrichment
An exciting, inclusive reward trip, transition-day activity or enrichment experience that pupils remember – and that opens up a new sport some will carry on with.
The moment
That first
run.
There’s a look pupils get when they slide down on their own for the first time – surprise, then a grin they can’t hide. Teachers tell us it’s the highlight of the year. We’re inclined to agree.
Planning your visit
We’ve got the gear.
You bring the class.
All the technical kit is provided. Here’s the split between what we sort and what pupils need to turn up wearing, plus the practical details for staff.
Included – sorted for you
- All equipment – skis or board, boots and helmets, fitted on arrival
- Qualified instructors – leading every snowsports session
- Risk assessments – available on request for your records
- Ability grouping – pupils matched so everyone progresses
Pupils should bring
- Long sleeves and long trousers – joggers or tracksuit bottoms, not tight jeans
- Gloves – anything that covers the fingers (spares to buy at reception)
- Long socks and old clothes they don’t mind getting mucky
- Waterproofs if rain’s forecast, plus a packed lunch or lunch money
Staff and accompanying adults are welcome – we’ll confirm supervision ratios and free-place arrangements when we plan your day. Group sizes are flexible: smaller classes get a focused session, and larger year groups are rotated across activities to keep everyone moving.
From the staff room
What teachers say.
“
Faultless from first email to the coach home. The instructors were brilliant with our Year 6s – even the most reluctant ones were beaming by the end. The risk assessment landed before I’d even chased it.
Primary school visitYear 6 lead, Dorset
“
We do this as our end-of-year reward trip and it never disappoints. Great value, genuinely inclusive, and the staff make it run like clockwork so we can actually enjoy it with the kids.
Secondary year groupHead of Year, Hampshire
“
Mixed the slope with Ringos so every pupil had a moment to shine. The team adapted superbly for our SEND students. We’ve already booked again for next year.
Specialist settingTrip coordinator, Wiltshire
School enquiries
Book your school trip.
Send us your year group, rough numbers and a preferred timeframe and we’ll come back with options, a quote and everything you need for sign-off – including risk assessments and invoicing details.
Teacher questions
School trip FAQs.
From age 5 right through to sixth form and college groups. Activities and session content are pitched to suit the age and ability of your pupils, and everyone is grouped accordingly on the day.
Yes. We can supply risk assessments and supporting safety information for your trip paperwork and EVC sign-off. Let us know what your school’s process needs and we’ll get it to you in good time.
We’ll agree appropriate supervision ratios with you based on the age of your pupils and the activities chosen, in line with your school’s own policy. Accompanying staff are part of the plan, and we’ll confirm free-place arrangements when we quote.
Group pricing is confirmed when we plan your day rather than paid instantly online. For schools we can invoice against a purchase order – just include your finance contact and any PO details when you enquire.
Comfortable clothes they can move in: long sleeves, long trousers (joggers rather than tight jeans), long socks and gloves. All the technical kit – skis or board, boots and helmets – is provided. A packed lunch or lunch money is handy, plus waterproofs if rain’s forecast.
Absolutely – most pupils arrive having never tried it, and that’s exactly who these sessions are for. Tell us about any additional or access needs when you enquire and we’ll talk through how to make the day work brilliantly for your group.
Sessions run rain or shine on the all-weather Proslope – it even runs faster when wet. There’s no need for a wet-weather plan, and the team will always be in touch if anything ever needs adjusting.
Yes – many schools rotate a snowsports session with Ringos or the Adventure Park, and the Alpine Pub is on hand for a warm lunch stop. We’ll build the timings into your day.
Get an enquiry in as early as you can, particularly for summer term and end-of-year dates, which book up fast. The sooner we know, the more choice of dates and times you’ll have.
Need something specific for sign-off? Just ask – we help schools every week. 01202 499155
Give them a day
they’ll remember.
From first-time skiers to a whole year group on the Ringos, a Snowtrax school trip is the easy win – curriculum-friendly, fully supported and seriously good fun. Enquire today and we’ll help you plan it.