We’re very interested in Leadership and Followership and how adventure can be used to help young people develop future proof skills. During the Summer of 2019 we introduced the topic of followership skills to some of our groups which went down very well and we are developing the delivery of
This Ospreys podcast from ex-marine and TV Adventure Aldo Kane really resinated with us and our AdventureAtHome campaign. Adventure really does have a value in helping people through tough times. We found the following quotes particularly relevant (although its all interesting!): “Adventure is safe & volunteered form of discomfort” –
You can use the following knots whilst out on a climbing adventure. The videos below will teach you how to attach rope to your climbing harness and to other objects to keep you safe when out adventuring. All you need is: 1.5 metres of rope or cord to tie knots
While our ability to go out and have adventures is very limited at the moment, there is nothing to stop us dreaming and enjoying some inspirational adventure films. The following films show some amazing skills and displays of resilience from young people. At times, not all adventures are fun. Climbing
Two pupils explain Type 1 and Type 2 fun after a week with us in Morzine in the French Alps: We’ve created some adventure-themed activities specifically for young people to do from home. Find out more HERE Subscribe to our Youtube Channel HERE to stay up to date with all
We thought we help plan an adventurous Easter Weekend for you: Friday 10th April AM – During your daily exercise why nor create try some Strava Art or write a positive message PM – Find North with Spaghetti. Start setting up camp in the garden Saturday 11th April All Weekend
Inspired by his 16year old daughter Scarlett, who wanted to do something for the nurses in these difficult times, Damon Street, European General Manager of Exxel Outdoor, brand owner of camping brand Kelty has launched an initiative for the nation to Camp out in their back gardens to raise funds
Camp Bestival have organised a Stay at Home Easter Seepover. It looks amazing!
My first podcast, although I like to think of it more as an audio blog! I talk about the background to the AdventureAtHome series, the opportunity for the adventure industry and why I think young people need adventure more than ever right now.
We just found this amazing video in a Morzine facebook group! I can’t say we would suggest trying this at home but 10/10 for effort!
Check out this highly amusing climbing video. Could you make one similar?
Ordnance Survey (the map people), Go Outdoor (the outdoor gear people) and Iwan Thomas (THE running person) are clubbing together to do a ‘Step up Challenge’ Pick something you want to ‘climb’ Do the equivalent height in steps in your garden or stair case Do it at 12pm on Thursday
Now is a great time for children to be reading about adventures! Adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys has done most of the hard work for us here with his comprehensive list of adventure books suitable for children. We’d certainly recommend Alastair’s own book: Read Brightly also have complied a great
Print out these flash cards and become a map reading wizard for when you can go out exploring!
Ben Fogle dose daily live Instagram Broadcasts at 4pm. He has some some quite amzing things and is very good at communcating to young audiences
The Sunday Times magazine have listed 10 ways to turn your back yard into a wilderness The 10 activities are: 👉Botanical interactive art👉Build a sheet den👉Goblin village and mini dens👉Honey bee water station👉3D map game👉Snakes and ladders👉Natural collages and sculptures👉Ideas for sculptures👉Bottle filter👉Anxious kids?
