About SOLD

Our ethos

"At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development, we believe that the outdoors is the place to make unique discoveries."

Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development is committed to achieving positive personal development through outdoor experiences that challenge the mind and body.

Through these outdoor experiences, we guide participants to discover more about themselves by learning and developing personal, social, emotional, physical and key skills.

We treat each person we work with as an individual with his or her own unique core strengths and limitations. Together, we work to achieve the best each person is capable of, whether this be newfound self-esteem or the ability to communicate effectively with friends or strangers.

Self-evaluation and the recognition of achievement are the two fundamental principles behind our work. Participants must assess their own capabilities in order to perform.

Ultimately, learning and development will then occur when an individual chooses to fulfil these capabilities through action and is able to recognise their actions as a new and remarkable personal achievement.

Learning outcomes

Defining the aim of your group's visit is very important. As their leader we work with you to specify their learning outcomes you wish them to achieve during their visit. These could include:

Involvement
Setting goals
Broaden horizons
Development
Self-awareness
Confidence
Coordination
Fitness
Communication
Leadership

SOLD Vision

SOLD will consistently provide high quality, outcome led, outdoor learning and development experiences that are ethical and sustainable.

Our mission

To inspire and engage young people and adults in high quality learning experiences that improve and enrich their personal and social development; raising their achievement, success and aspirations in life.