Outdoor Education is a great way to spend time in the fresh air doing stuff that you can’t do in school. There are plenty of ways to use what you have learned in school and often there are things that seemed useless in school but suddenly make sense outside in the real world.
If you’re already in the Scouts, then these camps are probably not for you. We aim them at kids who have a sense of adventure but who maybe don’t have time for the Scouts or who might spend their entire summer holiday in front of a computer if there were no alternatives (it can happen!)
The structure of the camp is very flexible and can be adapted to many different levels of previous experience, from first- timers upwards. Our main aim is to have fun, of course but in the process to learn to understand and respect nature. In parts, it draws on school subjects but with the aim of showing connections between school subjects and the natural world where possible. The core of each camp consists of:
- Finding your way. We look at features of the land and sky which help us to orientate ourselves. Depending on knowledge of geography, we can look in various ways at how land features go together, such as hills, rivers and vegetation. We can use basic maths and art to make maps or learn to read them. We can see how plants are affected by the Sun even if it’s cloudy or we can learn about the Earth’s magnetic field and use the knowledge to find our way around.
- Campcraft. Even though the camps are not overnight, there are many useful things we can learn from campcraft. There are all the different ways we can stay warm and dry, even in winter or in the rain. There are ways to make a quick shelter if you need one when it’s time to cook lunch or if you want to stop for a rest. If you like cooking, there are many different ways to prepare a fire and many healthy alternatives to sausages grilled on a stick!
- The environment. We also look at how everything in nature works together and how easily it can be damaged. We can look at the forest floor and see the various stages of old trees becoming new soil with the help of insects and fungi or we can spot the tracks of the animals who live there and see where they go for food and water. As we start to understand the way the plants, birds, insects and animals all rely on each other to live, it becomes easier to recognise the impact we have on nature.
The camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday to Friday and takes place in the valley and woodland park around Kopaniny (between Globus and Plesna) or Poruba forest park between the Technical University and outdoor swimming pool at Vresina. Children will need to bring snacks and a packed lunch as well as a drink. Drinking water will be available at the main activity site.
The deadline for booking is Friday July 12th 2019.
- Camp 1: August 12 – 16 (click here to book)
- Camp 2: August 19 – 23 (Sorry, this camp is fully booked)
The camp costs CZK 2000 per child per week. Please note that the camp may be cancelled if there is not enough interest to run it during the dates specified. If this happens, you will be offered a full refund.
If you have any further questions, please contact us