With so many things to see and do, now is the time to step
outside and seek new experiences outdoors. We understand that money may be
tight but there are so many things you and your children can do without
spending much money at all. A lot of what all these activities require is an
imagination, fresh air and maybe a coat. Walking is a great form of exercise,
great for the environment and something you can all do together as a family,
and it doesn’t even have to be for long.
10 Benefits to Walking with Your Kids
- Its Free, you can be spontaneous and you can do it virtually anywhere
- Is great for the well-being of both Children and parents as it keeps you both physically active and healthy in body as well as mind.
- Visually pleasing as you discover new things and explore new places.
- It makes children feel calmer and happier in themselves.
- Promotes independence and freedom as children are not constrained to a set car journey
- It promotes environmental protection and you can teach your child about the importance of nature.
- You will teach your children different things about safety, the environment and help them discover and gain new interests.
- Outdoor learning and environmental power will help kids appreciate their surroundings and protect it.
- Gets them outdoors in the fresh air away from technology
- Children will appreciate spending time outdoors with their parents away from their busy lives.
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If you are interested in guided walks within the New Forest,
or just fancy a weekend walk, Avon Tyrrell has some great trails that start
from the activity centre or check out our calendar of events for you and your
family as a great way to spending time together outdoors.
Our Family Adventure Walks mix outdoor walking on the New
Forest Trails with fun challenges and activities to show you and your children
how great and interesting the outdoors can be. Activities may include; Animal
Tracks, Mammal Trapping, Art in the Environment, Shelter Building, Bushcraft,
Navigation and Orienteering.
We have also picked 31 outdoor activities that all
children should do before they grow up, so hand over the list to your kids and
see how many they have done and how many they can do this year. We guarantee
they will have so much fun doing these.
31 Things Kids Can Do to Get Outdoors More
- Climb a Tree
- Roll down a big hill
- Camp in the wild (or the back garden)
- Skim a stone across a lake, river or the sea
- Run around in the rain
- Build a den in the garden.
- Go on a long bike ride
- Make a mud pie
- Create a dam in a stream
- Make a daisy chain
- Create some wild art using sticks, leaves and anything else you can find outdoors.
- Pick flowers or blackberries growing in the wild (check before you eat anything though.)
- Visit a farm
- Go walking barefoot and feel the ground beneath your feet
- Climb a huge hill
- Explore a cave
- Go hunting for different bugs and insects
- Try and catch a falling leaf
- Try and catch raindrops in your mouth.
- Track wild animals in the New Forest
- Make a home for a wild animal
- Catch a crab
- Go on a nature walk at night with your parents
- Plant some seeds and watch as they continue to grow.
- Go swimming in the sea
- Build a raft
- Go bird watching and see how many different species you can see.
- Find your way to a destination with a map and a compass
- Cook on a campfire
- Canoe on a river or in the sea
- Go horse riding
If you are concerned about your child’s safety when they
play outdoor, check out this article by the New Forest National Park Authority
to see what they have planned - http://bit.ly/1G70dsT
Remember Experience, Learn and Develop
Avon Tyrrell
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