This paper focuses on the issue of outdoor activities as parts of outdoor courses at secondary schools. We used questionnaire in 2012. We contacted all secondary schools in Usti nad Labem. Results: The highest representation among the courses has ski course combined with snowboarding, it is realized at 75% of schools. Most students take part in sports and tourism courses ( x = 65 ± 35,35 pupils). Length of courses is usually between five to seven days. Most financial demanding for students are ski courses, combined with snowboarding ( x = 5009 ± 1509 Czech Crowns). The course content contained attractive activities such as sailing, survival, canoe polo, grass skiing or windsurfing.