A boarding taster weekend for children aged 6–12

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of adventure, friendship and discovery in the heart of Perthshire.

What is the Ardvreck Spring Weekend?

This annual taster weekend gives children (aged 6–12) the opportunity to experience life at Ardvreck first-hand. It is designed to give children a genuine insight into our unique blend of academic excellence, adventure and outstanding pastoral care, all while having huge amounts of fun.

Children arrive as guests and leave as friends, having sampled boarding life, explored our beautiful campus and taken part in a wide range of activities that reflect everyday life at Ardvreck.

What Will My Child Experience?

Without giving away all the surprises, the weekend will include:

• Sport and team games
• Crafts, construction and creative challenges
• Gymnastics and movement
• Science experiments
• Indoor and outdoor adventures
• Movie night and evening fun
• Shared meals and boarding experiences

Every activity is carefully designed to help children build confidence, try new things, and form friendships — all in a warm, nurturing environment.

Who Is It For?

• Children aged 6–12
• Families considering independent or boarding education
• Particularly suitable for:
• Military families
• Families Relocating
• Those new to boarding

No prior experience of boarding is needed, just curiosity and enthusiasm!

A Special Welcome for Military Families 

Ardvreck is proud to be a 10% CEA school and has a long tradition of supporting military families.

We understand the unique needs of Armed Forces children, including mobility, transition and the importance of strong pastoral care. Our Spring Weekend offers military families the chance to experience boarding in a supportive environment, meet staff who understand service life and discover how Ardvreck nurtures resilience, independence and belonging.

Many of our pupils come from military backgrounds, and our close-knit community ensures children quickly feel at home.

OUR Location & Transport Links

Perfectly located in rural Perthshire. Ardvreck offers the best of both worlds: a stunning countryside setting with exceptional transport links.

• Within 1 hour of Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports
• Easy road access from central Scotland
• Train services to Gleneagles Station
• Direct rail links from Gleneagles to London
• School transport available from key locations

Families relocating or based across the UK find Ardvreck easy to reach and wonderfully connected.

Ardvreck offers supported travel options for pupils, helping to make journeys as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our experienced staff ensure children are safely accompanied, welcomed and cared for from arrival to departure, giving families complete peace of mind. Whether travelling from nearby towns or further afield, we place great importance on making every child feel secure, supported and at home from the very first moment.

 

Our Spring Weekend captures the true spirit of Ardvreck: adventurous, kind, confident and full of life.

Ready to join us?

Spaces are limited for our Spring Weekend and always fill quickly.