We’re almost at the end of the school year and the start of the summer holidays. And we know teachers have already started planning for the next school year. Keep reading to find out more about our outdoor School Adventures in South Wales.
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One of my favourite walks – Margam Country Park
Margam Country Park near Port Talbot is a large, accessible and beautiful park that is well worth exploring.
Bushcraft and banter
Arrival of the cowgirls
I met the group as they pulled up to our site in their minibus. And was greeted by a group of 15 cowgirls all in fancy dress. I knew instantly that we were in a for a fun session!
25 reasons archery is good for kids
Archery is good for kids. It requires focus, concentration, dealing with pressure, learning how to fail and much more.
Archery is a fun and accessible sport for all ages and abilities. We run archery activities for children’s birthday parties. But it’s also a great activity for schools as part of an outdoor learning session or fun school trip. It’s great for practising mental arithmetic, team work and more. We get to see these benefits first-hand, ‘in action’ when delivering archery sessions for kids.
And we love the infographic (below) by Target Crazy which gives 25 reasons why archery is good for kids.
Gift ideas for young bushcrafters and Bear Grylls fans
We’ve put together a few ideas for those looking for present inspiration and gift ideas for young bushcrafters and Bear Grylls fans.
Views of trees through office windows can help lower employee stress
We know that the outdoors is good for us. But research shows that even looking at trees and nature has health benefits.
What the research shows
A study in Seoul looked at workers who could see forest views from their workplace, and those who did not have a forest view.
Understanding the fire triangle
The three key elements or ingredients needed to start a fire are heat, fuel and oxygen. This is known as the fire triangle.
Why is the fire triangle important to fire lighting?
You need all three elements of the fire triangle to come together in the right amounts and in the right way; in a chemical chain reaction that will start a fire.
Pupils make outdoor discoveries in Bridgend
This week we welcomed Year 3 pupils from Maes Yr Haul Primary School in Bridgend, who came to us for a unique school adventure.
Outdoor learning adventures in mythical lands
In December, I received a message from a teacher from Maes-yr-Haul Primary School. They wanted to run some outdoor learning sessions based on a “mythical lands” theme. Super excited, I quickly called her back to discuss ideas.