Stone Age Experience Day
Today, you’re travelling back over 5,000 years — to a time before metal, before writing, and before farming as we know it.
When you arrive in the Stone Age, you’ll meet Marek, a hunter from the Neolithic period. He’ll guide you through the skills, choices, and dangers faced by early humans, and challenge you to think about what life was really like when survival depended on teamwork, problem-solving, and good decision-making.
You will be split into tribes, working together to earn points throughout the day. Will you hunt successfully? Will your foraging provide enough food? And can your tribe survive the challenges ahead?
As we travel through the day, you’ll begin to understand just how far back the Stone Age sits on the timeline compared to modern life. You’ll explore how we know about the past, how archaeologists piece together evidence, and what early tools and discoveries tell us about where humans came from.
You won’t just hear about the Stone Age — you’ll see and handle replica tools and weapons, from stone-tipped arrows and antlers to fire lighting equipment, learning how they were made, used, and relied upon.
Your choices matter. Some decisions will help your tribe thrive; others may put survival at risk. By the end of the day, you’ll have stepped into the shoes of early humans and experienced first-hand the challenges of life in the Stone Age.
"The (stone age) day was so interactive. I loved Marek showing the children all of the different artefacts and watching the children be immersed in it all."
Nicki - Class Teacher
What activities are included?
Our Stone Age Experience Day is a full-day, immersive workshop, designed to maximise engagement and curriculum value.
Activities typically include:
Understanding time and chronology
Placing the Stone Age on a timeline and exploring the scale of time between then and now.Archaeology in action
An interactive archaeology activity where pupils investigate, interpret, and discuss discoveries.Visual learning throughout
Clear visual displays and demonstrations — we show as well as tell.Artefacts and replicas
Pupils see and handle replica tools and weapons, learning how they were made and used.Team-based challenges
Collaborative tasks and games that encourage communication, problem-solving, and cooperation.
How many children can take part?
Our Stone Age Experience Day is designed for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry through to four-form entry (approximately 30–120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
a clear hall with enough space for movement-based activities
sufficient staffing to support pupils throughout the day
Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND)
Our experience days are designed to be inclusive, flexible, and engaging.
To ensure all pupils can take part safely, we ask that schools provide the appropriate staffing and any specialist support required for individual needs. As we bring a range of physical props and equipment that are integral to the day, maintaining appropriate supervision is essential.
We have worked successfully with specialist SEND settings and high-needs groups. If your pupils require additional adaptations, we are very happy to discuss this in advance and advise on how we can provide the best possible experience.
What do we need to run the day?
To deliver a high-quality, immersive Stone Age Experience Day, we require:
secure on-site parking
exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
two trestle tables
sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, and fully interactive full-day experience.)
Why choose Classroom Adventures?
Designed for learning, not just entertainment
Every experience day is carefully structured to support KS2 history objectives, encouraging enquiry, discussion, and critical thinking alongside enjoyment.Immersive, full-day experiences
We don’t deliver short workshops or assemblies. Each visit is a complete day of learning, allowing pupils time to explore ideas in depth and fully engage with the period.Led by costumed historical interpreters
Pupils learn from knowledgeable facilitators who bring history to life through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities — not scripts or performances.Hands-on, object-based learning
Pupils see and handle replica artefacts, tools, weapons, and equipment, helping them make tangible connections with the past.Inclusive and adaptable
Our days are designed to be accessible, with flexibility built in to support a wide range of pupils and school settings.Clear structure and professional delivery
We work alongside school staff, maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety, and safeguarding throughout the day.Experience you can trust
Classroom Adventures’ staff have been delivering educational experience days since 2016, working with schools across the UK to provide high-quality, memorable learning.
Ready to begin your journey?
Click the button below to send us your enquiry and start your Stone Age adventure. We’ll be happy to discuss dates, practical requirements, and how the day can work for your class.
