Belgian Coast with your class
Children learn about salt marsh ecology, polder landscapes and coastal biodiversity in the Zwin, then combine it with a Sea Life visit and educational workshop, beach club activities, a pier walk and kidkarting. The programme balances structured discovery with genuine seaside fun. For the multi-day version, children stay at a charming hotel estate set between the dunes and polders, with evening activities and a resident nurse throughout.
On the Move holds ABELIO safety certification and operates to L’Office quality standards. Every trip is managed by a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
Trip highlights
A specialist-led walk through a protected wetland reserve, with children learning about migratory birds, coastal plants, and the polder landscape in one of Belgium's finest nature areas
A self-guided aquarium visit combined with a 30-minute marine life workshop, perfectly pitched for primary age
Supervised beach games and team challenges run by specialist animators directly on the North Sea shore
Curriculum links
Practical information
- Available as a day trip or 4-night / 5-day residential — programme adapts to both formats
- Nurse consultation available daily (residential version); specialist evening animation included
- Full board from Day 2 (residential version); packed lunch on Day 1
- Local currency is Euro (€); small amount of spending money recommended
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 what a wetland ecosystem is and why it matters
- The ability to identify at least a handful of migratory birds by silhouette
- The memory of the North Sea wind in their face on a beach challenge
- Their first experience of a hotel stay and the independence that comes with it
- A new appreciation for the wild beauty hiding just a short distance from home
In pictures
Coastal School Trips - your questions
Our Belgian Coast programme is designed for P3–P4 (ages 8–10) and is available as a day trip. Secondary programmes on the Dutch coast and Picardy suit ages 12–16, with content adapted to each year group.
Yes. All water-based activities are run by qualified, certified instructors with the correct ratios and safety equipment. Non-swimmers are always catered for.
Return travel, full-board coastal accommodation, all workshops and activities, qualified guides, insurance and a dedicated On the Move coordinator.
Spring and early summer dates fill first. We recommend booking 4 to 6 months ahead to secure your preferred week.