Camps, Courses & Coaching

GRIT Pursuits runs UK‑based camps, accredited leadership programmes and coaching for young people and ambitious adults. In the future, these may become international. We combine Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) expeditions, National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) and trail/ultra coaching with purposeful, safe outdoor experiences.

Schools, local authorities, youth organisations, University societies, and corporates can book GRIT assemblies, talks, workshop sessions, camps, corporate retreats, and accredited courses including ILM, NNAS and expeditions. We also offer support and guidance on starting/ running NNAS/ DoE as well as freelance rates, for both training, assessing and as an outsourced/ independent safety & safeguarding officer. Let us take the risk and minimise your exposure!
Individuals can join open camps/courses, sign up for the ILM or apply for 1:1 coaching.
There are grants/subsidies available for individuals and projects for whom these opportunities would be otherwise not possible - please email us to discuss confidentially and compassionately. Please also contact us to discuss any helpful or required adjustments to accessibility.

GRIT offers camps, courses and coaching that blend:

Time outdoors
Structured leadership and resilience frameworks (e.g. ILM, DoE)
Coaching around mindset, confidence and mental health

Young people learn navigation, risk awareness, teamwork, problem‑solving and leadership, while building a stronger sense of belonging, self‑belief and purpose.

Our Camps

UK Resilience, Adventure & Leadership Camp (ILM Level 2 Young Leaders)

For 16–18 year olds.

Includes: ILM Level 2 Young Leaders Award built into camp activities, evening workshops and journalling.
Ideal for: S5/S6 pupils, college students and youth groups who want a leadership qualification plus a serious outdoor week.

Young people are the leaders, trailblazers and pioneers of the future. They need leadership skills, and they need to see their value, place and potential in the world.

Open Course Dates: Tbc. £800/ person.

UK Hiking & Trail Running Camp

For Uni students & young professionals!

Focus: mixed hiking and trail running, with community, ceilidh, pub quiz and both guided and self‑guided options.

Includes: well‑known routes and off‑beat paths, evening socials, optional coaching clinics and route planning support.

Ideal for: people who want a social, varied outdoor week with something for all speeds - from steady hikers to keen runners.

Scotland based. Long weekend.

Summer '27 date Tbc. £325/ person.

UK Resilience, Outdoors & Leadership Camp (ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management)

A great choice for Uni students & young professionals. Suitable for any aspiring leaders who want a recognised qualification plus a challenging camp.

Focus: leadership, decision‑making and resilience in outdoor contexts.

Includes: ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management units integrated with hill days, scenario work, evening discussions and reflection.

A fab, transformational and social week full of personal growth and new connections!

Open Dates: Tbc. £1,000/ person.

UK Trail, Hill & Ultra Running Bootcamp

Focus: trail, hill and ultra technique, endurance and mindset.

Includes: coaching, evening workshops, a race experience, daily Scottish hill sessions, and support for your first ultra or performance goals.

Ideal for: runners planning their first ultra, wanting to improve trail skills, or craving several days on Scottish hills with structured guidance.

Next Open Course Dates: Tbc. (Easter '27 long weekend) £600/ person.

UK Outdoor Camp – Navigation & Resilience (NNAS & DoE Prep)

For 15–18 year olds

Focus: navigation, campcraft, resilience and expedition skills.

Includes: NNAS Bronze/Silver training/assessment, plus DoE expedition preparation as per the training framework (kit, route planning, safety, teamwork).

Extension possible to include the expedition itself.

Ideal for: DoE groups, Scouts, cadets and schools wanting to boost nav and expedition confidence.

An epic camp that won't be forgotten!

Open dates: Tbc. £600/ person.

UK Junior Track, Trail & Hill Running Camp

Focus: performance, enjoyment and resilience for young runners.
Includes: expert input in psychology, strength and conditioning, plus coaching on track, trail and hill. Social opportunities and camp championships provided.
Ideal for: club and talented juniors who may be striving for future international selection/camps and want a serious but supportive camp to develop running skills and be with, and meet friends from across the UK - growing confidence and connections. Date Summer '27 Tbc. £700/ person.

ILM, DoE and NNAS – Year‑Round Courses

Large scale UK and international research consistently shows that resilience and nature based activity are critical to wellbeing and performance. It is proven to improve adult mental health outcomes, including reduced anxiety and improved mood. UK Youth highlights a Natural England study where 85% of young people agreed being in nature makes them very happy, and outdoor skills based learning was linked to gains in communication, teamwork and resilience. Aviva's recent 'Picture of Health' research reports 3/4 of UK adults actively seek out nature to manage stress. Workplace studies show that higher trained resilience is associated with lower stress, burnout and sleep problems and better job satisfaction and performance. Our courses below are built around structured outdoor challenge, reflection and skills building.

IILM - Level 2 Young Leaders and Level 3 Leadership & Management

£250 - Level 2 / £400 - Level 3

ILM is accredited Leadership & Management training that employers and Universities recognise.
It demonstrates leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, decision‑making, problem‑solving. It shows proactiveness and readiness for responsibility, helping you stand out!
- Standalone evening classes.
- Intensive weekend options.
- Distance‑learning options with online workshops.
Level 2: 14–24 year olds wanting youth leadership skills and a recognised award.
Level 3: Uni students, young professionals, teachers, youth workers wanting practical leadership and management skills.

Email office@gritpursuits.com for details and to sign up.

NNAS (National Nav Award) - Bronze and Silver

£150. 2 days.

This course is all about officially tidying up and recognising navigation and outdoor skills!

They officially get SCQF points. Silver is around Nat5/Level 5 level.

This improves safety, confidence and independence on the hills - whilst adding to your SQA record.

We run NNAS Bronze and Silver courses once a quarter, in the Central Belt of Scotland, with options for schools, and youth groups to book private courses at a group discount and location of choice.

Courses include classroom and practical sessions and can be combined with resilience/navigation camps or integrated into school programmes.

Email office@gritpursuits.com for details and to book on.

Next course is Feb 6/7 in Milngavie.

DoE Expeditions

£200 - Bronze Training & Expedition

£200 - Silver Expedition

£300 - Gold Expedition

Prices above are per person, and per exped (either practice or qualifying).

Note - Bronze, no longer has a practice exped, but price includes 1 long training day.

Schools and youth groups can enquire for bespoke prices, or for price as a supervisor or assessor.

We are in the process of getting DoE AAP (approved activity provider) and AALA (Adventure Activities Licencing Authority for U18s) approvals.

We will then publish open dates.

We can help design, risk assess and deliver safe, purposeful expeditions with strong coaching around resilience and leadership.

Email office@gritpursuits.com with any questions!

Coaching

We offer coaching for your first marathon or ultra, or for any self‑guided challenge you want to prepare for. From TMB and the Salkantay Trail to bespoke GRIT routes or that mountain challenge you have had on the bucket list for a while!

Coaching packages are £100/month and include:

Personalised training plans.
Full resources.
WhatsApp support.
Training log monitoring.
Setup on our system and regular check‑ins.
Places are limited to keep support high‑touch and close.

Personalised training and coaching plans are built around your personal goals, experience and schedule, with ongoing monitoring and feedback in the way that works best for you. We make instant adjustments based on performance, fatigue and life demands, using a structured, sustainable, friendly and professional approach for long‑term progress. You will have access to regular, on‑demand support via WhatsApp at no extra cost and no lock‑in period. We want you to stay with us because of trust and results, not a contract!

Also check out our self guided training camps, and challenge packs!

If you have a unique or personal challenge in mind, reach out, for us to support you with your training, maps, safety and logistics!

Let us handle the stress!

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We also offer life and resilience coaching for young people, using the outdoors, values and practical tools to build confidence, communication and purpose.

Sessions can be linked to ILM or NNAS.

Young people are facing adult‑sized challenges without adult‑sized skills: academic pressure, anxiety, social media stress, relationship stuff, future uncertainty – all while classes get bigger and days are more constrained by walls and curriculum.

On top of that:

Homeschooling and school absence are up.
Anxiety, low confidence and social withdrawal are at epidemic levels, and waiting lists for 1:1 support are ever-growing.
Many teens have never been taught how to set goals, manage emotions, communicate, or make good decisions.

Youth life coaching gives young people a non‑parent, non‑school space to learn core life and mindset skills that traditional education does not cover deeply.

This is forward, skill and resilience focussed, not therapy based.

We are not licenced nor trained therapists or psychologists.

It focusses on values, motivation, goal setting, leadership, resilience, and confidence - to improve self belief, clear achievable personal steps, and reduce stress and setbacks.

It will help with discovering purpose, identity and values, developing a growth mindset, and improving routine.

We help young people build the mindset and skills to handle school, screens and life!

£100/ month for 2 1hr sessions, and regular Whatsapp checks ins, and resources - alongside personalised plans.

Places are limited so we can keep support genuinely high‑touch