Welcome to the Frank Chapman Centre

We are one of Sandwell Residential Education Service’s four Outdoor Education Centres

Oldest of the four – established in 1928 as Smethwick School Camp
Given as a deed of gift to the children of Smethwick forever by Frank Chapman
Purpose built centre
Successful and vibrant Eco Centre – supporting, promoting and advising on the Eco Schools Programme
Committed to sustainability and environmental thinking and living
Seeking new and innovative ways to deliver quality Outdoor
Education to the a wide range of client groups
Fully accessible building with a lift and facilities upstairs and down
Set in our own 90 acres of SSSI oak woodland
Medical and dietary needs catered for with sufficient liaison and notice
Meals freshly cooked on site, using locally or home grown produce