By making our grounds more interesting and biodiverse we open up the school estate as the context for the beginnings of adventure and exploration outdoors.

When we think about Adventure, the wilderness is closer than you think!  Find out what ‘adventure’ can mean and be inspired to introduce young people to the breadth of possibilities.

For some young people residential visits are their first taste of adventure.  We created  LochDown Lodge – The Alternative Residential 2021 activities for those times when residential visits are not possible or when you want to try out some adventure at home or in the school grounds.   This is a week long programme of activities  from  den and shelter building, mapping, orienteering, pioneering, whittling…

Adventurers record their exploits so that they can share them with the wider world.  Choose how you want to record your time at Lochdown Lodge. Here are suggestions to help you get started. Loch Down Lodge 2021 – recording your expedition

Mission Explore: John Muir booklet will help you see and use your space in a completely different way!  Ideas include open a mini national park, act like a Victorian Explorer and make a trail.

Author and adventurer Al Humphries has tips for planning your own  Micro Adventures.  Involve the learners in the process of planning and risk assessing their adventures.