The EVC Magazine Autumn/Winter 2024 - Magazine - Page 22
Transforming learning into adventures for schools
JCA firmly
believe that
good people
make for
great activity
residentials.
With
dedicated
instructors
assigned to
each group for
the duration
of their stay,
students
form stronger
bonds with
their leaders.
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For 30 incredible years, JCA has been a transformative force in UK education, providing
schools with immersive, high-quality residential experiences that have shaped generations
of students. These adventures are far more than just fun and games; they are powerful
learning experiences that ignite personal growth, foster teamwork, and boost selfconfidence. Through testing challenges like high ropes, abseiling, and orienteering,
children are given the chance to push their boundaries, discover new strengths, and create
lifelong memories—all while learning valuable skills that stay with them long aer the trip
is over.
JCA’s Legacy: Transforming School Trips for 30 Years
Since it was founded, JCA has sought to enrich students’ lives with a holistic learning
approach that breaks free from classroom traditions. At the heart of the
JCA offering are their activity-filled trips, designed to develop students’ fitness, social
skills, and critical thinking.
Across their two sites - Condover Hall Activity Centre in Shropshire and Cro Farm in the
Cotswolds, JCA operates activity-orientated residentials designed to challenge children to
think creatively and work collaboratively with their peers.
What sets JCA apart is its dedication to safety and support. Each trip is meticulously
planned, with every detail—accommodation, instructors, activity schedules—designed
to give both students and teachers peace of mind. This care and aention has earned
JCA the prestigious Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badgesince 2009,
a testament to its excellence in delivering safe, curriculum-aligned experiences to the
highest standards.
JCA firmly believe that good people make for great activity residentials. With dedicated
instructors assigned to each group for the duration of their stay, students form stronger
bonds with their leaders. This empowers them to pick up new skills and grow in
confidence at a much faster pace than other residentials.
JCA instructors go beyond the role of simply teaching skills—they get to know their
students, working closely with teachers to identify each child’s strengths and areas for
growth. With over 90% of teachers rating JCA’s activities and instructors as “Good” or
“Excellent,” it’s clear that these relationships are key to making the trips memorable and
effective.
JCA’s adventure residentials do more than just complement academic learning. They offer
children a chance to foster relationships, become independent, and face new challenges
with courage and confidence. It’s this holistic approach to development that has made JCA
the go-to provider for UK schools seeking to offer students something truly special.
