Step Up Step Up - January 2014 | Page 16

PAGE 16 STEP UP Outdoor learning skills The Croydon Forest School Centre will be launched on Saturday 5 April 2014 at Pinewood Scout Camp in Shirley with a series of activities and workshops. The project will deliver outdoor sessions to groups of children and young people from nurseries, schools, PRU’s, and youth groups. They are also very keen to offer support to people who are wishing to set up their own Forest School, or who would like to get involved more in outdoor play. ECO Croydon training programme for 2014 Introduction to Forest Schools Confidence with camp fires Campfire cookery Where can we play outdoors in Croydon? Mud play and other messy ideas Manage the hazards of outdoor play Using hand tools with little people Setting up your own outdoor play group Fun and free outdoor activity ideas Monday 3rd Feb Friday 14th February Friday 14th March Monday 24th March Friday 25th April Friday 16th May Monday 2nd June Friday 20th June Monday 1st July These courses run from 10am - 4pm at Pinewood Scout Camp, Shirley and will be available to all those who work with children and young people in the borough, including parents, early-year practitioners and child minders who feel they would like to do more outdoor play but just need to build their confidence. Cost per person per course is £30