Lichtaart & the Antwerp Kempen with your class
Science comes alive through a water-biotope study, where children wade in, dip nets, and investigate the tiny creatures that live in a pond or stream. "The taste of the forest" sends them foraging and exploring what the woodland provides, turning a walk in the trees into a lesson in observation. Adventure is woven all the way through: groups try kayaking, take on survival challenges, and build their own structures with wood and rope. Evenings around the campfire round off the days perfectly, and a visit to a historic windmill in nearby Geel adds a touch of local heritage.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L'Office quality assurance standards — every trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
Wading in to discover the creatures of a pond or stream with nets and identification sheets — real ecologist's work for primary age
Kayaking on a nearby waterway and survival challenges in the Kempen woods — physical adventure with genuine teamwork demands
Building structures with wood and rope, and evenings around the campfire — cooperative, creative, and the moments children remember longest
Curriculum links
Practical information
- All activities led by the centre's qualified instructors and adapted to weather conditions and group size
- Suitable for P4 and P5 — activities are calibrated for ages 9–11
- Local currency is Euro (€); small amount of spending money optional
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- A real understanding of habitats and the natural world
- New outdoor and teamwork skills
- The confidence of three nights away
- A love of being outside
- The particular satisfaction of having built something real with their own hands
In pictures
Green Classes - your questions
We have programmes from P1 (age 6) upwards. Bokrijk (1 night) suits P1–P2 first residentials; Massembre and Lichtaart suit P3–P5; Malmedy and Bouillon are best for P5 upwards and secondary groups.
Yes. We use vetted countryside centres and residential schools with full board, warm shared rooms and indoor spaces for evening activities and poor weather.
A nurse consultation is available on every residential trip; for shorter stays we have 24/7 emergency medical support.
Return travel, full-board accommodation, all guided activities, specialist guides, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.