Finland 2026 Deposit

Non-refundable deposit to join the Finland trip.

Trip aims: To develop confidence and capabilities including problem solving, teamwork, leadership skills, resilience, organisation skills and self-discipline.

“If you can survive and thrive in the wild you can certainly survive & thrive in college, at home & in your personal and professional lives too”

Steven Shove:  Founder – Really Wild Group

The Really Wild Method®

When: Thursday 19^th February 2026 to Wednesday 25^th February 2026

Where: Ruka (near Kuusamo) Finland. 

Who: Open to all FE Plumpton College Students 

Total Cost: £2200

Deposit: £100 (non-refundable)

Payment plan will be issued once your space has been confirmed

Price includes:

·        Return flights including airport taxes

·        Transfers between the overseas airport

·        Full medical and travel insurance – exclusions may apply.

·        6 nights full board accommodation based on multi-bedded rooms.

·        Activities

·        All food / drink

·        Outdoor equipment.

·        Professional outdoor instruction.

Not included in the price:

·        Weather appropriate clothing, such as windproof jackets and trousers

·        Hiking boots (waterproofs, gaiters and/or rubber snow boots)

·        Sleeping bag

·        X2 thin sleeping pads

·        Backpack (20-40 litres)

·        Other essential kit items – a full kit list will be issued once your place has been confirmed

 Course includes:

How to survive in the Arctic, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, building snow holes and shelter, ice fishing, cooking outdoors, navigation, expedition planning and execution, journeying with sleds, Husky dog sledding, (meet the huskies and learn how they are looked after), relaxation time (with games available), celebratory Awards Evening with dinner, work alongside the Really Wild Team, highly skilled and experienced explorers and adventurers.

If you have any questions please contact, Beth Gill, Student Personal Development Programme Manager, beth.gill@plumpton.ac.uk