Emer Walsh | 9 September 2021
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The team at Camp Wilderness are experts in outdoor education for school children and families, providing quality experiences and helping to make memories that last a lifetime. Pooling their insight into these articles, the team shares their thoughts on the Great Outdoors.

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School’s out! Our teachers and students are finally on a well-deserved break after a long, long… (Did we mention long?) year.

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The past year and a half has forced a lot of our children behind a screen for a large portion of their day. And even in the holidays, with the amount of activities available to us thanks to technology, from video games to Netflix marathons, it’s so easy for kids to spend an entire day in front of a screen. So how can you get your kids away from their devices and enjoying the sunshine?

We’ve pulled together a short list of activities for you to try outside this summer! Take a look!

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Where’s Wally (Nature edition):

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One activity you could try this summer is taking your children on a walk through a scenic nature park and have them try to identify types of plants and animals as they go. This will give them a understanding of biology and ecosystems in a visual and practical sense they wouldn’t get in a classroom.

Or pick an animal or plant native to your area, and have your children play where’s wally with it in the countryside! Make it a competition, who can spot it first?

This activity also gives you the opportunity to stretch you legs after being stuck inside for the year!

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Plants VS Boredom (Home Edition):

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Have your kids take the knowledge they’ve learnt about plant life on your walks and have them apply it to your garden!

Let them discover their green thumbs, while gaining a sense of responsibility over the things they’re growing.

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Outdoor Art Gallery:

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Throughout lockdown we saw children making beautiful art to put up in their windows. This brought a wave of positivity and solidarity across the nation. Why does it have to end now that we’re all out and about?

This summer, why not grab some outdoor chalk, and set your kids the challenge of decorating your driveway? Let their creative juices flow and see what fantastical images they can come up with. This activity is great, as when we inevitably get a bout of that classic British rain, your kids will have a clean canvas to start afresh on!

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Rewild You Child:

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Camping can be a great opportunity to rewild your child and have them experience adventure of their own.

It’s been proven that getting back to nature can have a huge impact on both your mental and physical health. MIND, the mental health charity, state that you can get the following benefits from getting outside:

If your kids enjoyed their Bushcraft trip with the school, why not try Camp Wilderness? Our sister company provides residential Bushcraft experiences to children and families during the summer holidays. Get back-to-basics and reconnect with nature and your family for 3 or 5 days. Immerse yourself in the wilderness by taking part in exciting activities like Shelter Building, Camouflage and Concealment and more.
If you’re still looking for a way to get your kids out and about this summer, why not try Camp Wilderness? We provide residential Bushcraft experiences to children and families during the summer holidays. Get back-to-basics and reconnect with nature and your family for 3 or 5 days. Immerse yourself in the wilderness by taking part in exciting activities like Shelter Building, Camouflage and Concealment and more.

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