Real life is the new rebellion

Human Skills for Secondary Schools

because teenagers don’t disconnect alone, but they disconnect when they're together

Where: Bunyola, Mallorca - Twenty minutes from Palma, a world away from screens: pine forest, open sky, and space to actually hear each other.

Who is it for: Junior Group: Y7-Y9 Senior Group: Y10-11

What to expect:‍ ‍ Real-life adventures, creativity and fun. Students trade their phones for nature, survival skills, art, music , dance to rediscover the fun, joy and connection no screen can replicate.

Why:‍ Bonding and belonging are not “nice-to-have”; they are the connective tissue of a healthy school community and the foundation of social-emotional learning (SEL).

How:‍ ‍Short Residential stays with school groups that combine the magic ingredients: nature, arts and creativity, adventure and tribe with experiences designed for teens, not children.

When: For most teens, a real digital break only happens when it happens together, which is exactly why schools are uniquely placed to make it possible.

Letting students discover what it feels like to spend time together offline, so they understand why it matters

BRING YOUNG REBELS TO YOUR SCHOOL

Student’s feedback after 3 days Offline

8.2/10


Average Overall Rating

73%


would recommend it

70%


Did not miss their phone

  • A group of children gathered outdoors, some raising their hands, listening attentively to a young man with red hair and a white shirt who appears to be speaking or teaching.

    Virtual interactions can't replace the face-to-face contact and shared laughter that real belonging is built on

  • Group of children outdoors during sunset, standing in a line under trees, with sunlight shining through and casting long shadows.

    You can't tell teens to disconnect if there’s nothing better to connect to.

  • A child in a gray hoodie and shorts is swinging on a playground in a wooded park, holding onto a zip line handle while seated on a seat. In the background, another child is standing near a fallen log, and there are trees and a white vehicle parked among the trees.

    Belonging grows when people share real moments of challenge, joy, laughter and even conflict.

  • A group of people on rocky cliffs above water, with some preparing for a leap while others swim or wait in the water, near a large cave entrance.

    “Strong communities come together when something lifts people out of the lower level so that they have powerful collective experiences.”

    Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation)

In their own words

  • "It's very easy to stay away from your devices as long as you have other people around."

    — Year 8 Student

  • "Very liberating ; not thinking about who's messaging you and checking your posts. Not having that worry when you're out here."

    — Y9 Student

  • "One of the best school trips. It felt like real life without screens."

    — Year 7 Student

Impact after the trip…

51%

want to do more outdoor activities

51%

want to reduce their screen- time

46%

Want more face-to-face time

  • Overall Experience‍ "Very High"

    The trip was a complete success. Thank you so much for all your effort in finding and organizing such fantastic activities. The students came back enthusiastic and enjoyed every moment."

    Ms Hodgson, Head of Primary

  • Value for Money "Very High"

    "We had a truly fantastic experience. The team is prepared, professional, approachable, and full of energy. The trip was a great opportunity for bonding and growth for both students and staff. Both the retreat location and the value for money were excellent."

    Mr Brown- Head of Secondary, BIC

  • Excellent for New Students

    “Fun and creative activities in a phone-free environment that helped students reconnect with nature and their friends. Thank you for all your effort and dedication, a truly unforgettable memory for everyone."

    Ms Fraser, Transition Y6-Y7

Group of children sitting outdoors on the ground during the daytime, with trees and a stone wall in the background.

What do Students Gain ?

Every experience is designed to build:

Belonging: All teachers observed strong and genuine bonding with new students at the beginning of the year as well as with teachers.

Confidence: They discover what they’re truly capable of.

Creativity: They learn to create instead of just consume.

Courage: Overcoming challenges becomes their greatest source of pride

  • Happy kids and happy parents ‍

    Hello Teachers,

    I wanted to send a HUGE thank you for organising the Bonding Trip.  It sounds like it was not only incredibly organised with very qualified and fun monitors and teachers, but also a fantastic camp and surroundings.  Please continue to book this one for future years, as it was especially important with 20 new children in our year.  A great chance for everyone to mix! Huge thank you for your efforts. 

    Happy kids and happy parents.‍ ‍

  • I really hope they get to do this again

    I just wanted to say a huge thank you for organising the Bonding Trip. It was absolutely amazing. It was so lovely to see all the children bonding and really letting their hair down and having a good time. Such a great idea. The activities were incredible and completely different.

    Watching the children pushing themselves out of their comfort zone was priceless. The monitors were very kind and caring and super organised. I really hope they get to do this again.

  • An amazing, enriching experience

    I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for organising such a wonderful trip. Leila had an amazing, enriching experience and I have been recommending Young Rebels With a Cause to anyone that will listen!

    I really hope the school will continue to collaborate with such a well-run organisation, anyway, thanks again for making it happen and to all the staff :)

  • Thank you for a very successful trip.

    Just to say how pleased I am that Oscar went on

    the trip. He loved it and was full of it when he got back, the coasteering, cooking, certificate etc. So happy this year group trip finally happened and he had quality time with his boys (before they leave).

    I thought the photos along the way were brilliant.

  • Memories were made that will be carried forever

    I have to say that she came back with so so much positivity about the whole trip. Every activity was enjoyed, the staff were amazing, involved with the group and they all bonded with no arguments that normally seem to arise in school. I think a very well done and thank you from our family, to all teachers and staff involved making it possible. I think memories were made that will becarried forever.

Why Leading Schools partner with Y.R

If there is one thing that defines our team, it’s a genuine passion for what they do and a love for inspiring young people. That energy alone is a great reason to partner with us, but our school partners tell us there are more:

  • We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every partnership programme is co-designed with your school, aligned to your ethos, your year group, and your community. Partner schools have full ownership of how the programme is presented and priced to their families.

  • Door-to-door coordination from your school.

    We manage all transport, logistics, and comprehensive insurance.

    Planning a residential trip shouldn't be a burden on your teaching staff. Through our partnership model, Young Rebels handles everything; transport, logistics, comprehensive insurance, risk assessment, accommodation and all meals. Partner schools approve the proposal. We take care of the rest.

  • Our team consists of seasoned teachers, adventure instructors, and professional artists who all love working in youth development. Every activity is led by industry experts, such as classically trained actors a, University lecturers, ensuring high-quality mentorship.

  • For us high-energy adventure and professional arts training are the vehicles, but Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the destination.

    Every activity is a creative and deliberate tool designed to ensure students have fun and enjoy one another’s company while building durable Human Skills

  • Expert Instructors: 24/7 monitors support in all activities and during residential stays. l

  • Digital literacy can’t just be taught; it must be experienced. Once students have lived it, they truly begin to understand its impact and make sense of its effects."escripción del elemento

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Young Rebels with a Cause

We build the experiences. Schools provide the community. Together, we give young people something they will talk for years.

These are spaces where Creativityreplaces scrolling. Adventure replaces algorithms. Human connection replaces notifications.‍ ‍

What teenagers are really looking for is a tribe, a place where they feel they genuinely belong. When a school creates that space, their students' Fear of Missing Out becomes the Joy of not missing anything.