Biography
Welcome to Skern Lodge
Based in Appledore, North Devon we have been delivering outdoor activities, experiential learning and development training since 1976. We teach new skills, build confidence, fulfil your sense of adventure, and ensure you have boatloads of fun!
Your journey to a safe harbour
Skern means ‘safe harbour’ which is a fitting name for our approach. We provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for guests to learn and try new activities in the great outdoors.
Our staff have a real commitment to personal service, and we try to ensure that each guest receives individual attention in a relaxed, supportive setting, so that they feel confident to take on new challenges and experiences.
Activities at Skern Lodge mean a lot more than fun and adventure
The Skern environment is ideal for developing personal and social skills for children and young people. Team building, problem solving and communication, combined with the range of exciting activities gives guests a fantastic, memorable experience with valuable learning outcomes.
On residential, the environment of time spent living and working together enhances the learning and skills outcomes for school groups. Skills not only valuable in the classroom, playground and on the sports field, but also for the workplace in the future.
Our programmes
All programmes provide a good mix of off-site and on-site activities, resulting in a high quality outdoor education experience. Every course is tailored and designed around your requirements, we work with you prior and during your stay to ensure that your aims are met. Your course director will ensure that your pupils gain the most from their experiences.
Where possible, we try to keep the same staff team with your programme, helping to build an awareness of individual needs and tailoring sessions to help people to be challenged and achieve a high level of success. The instructors providing your residential experiences not only bring joy and laughter but subtly instil within students the underlying aspect of self-development and self worth.