Friday, 16 January 2015

Getting You and Your Kids More Actively Involved With the Outdoors

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
  1.  Its Free, you can be spontaneous and you can do it virtually anywhere
  2.  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.
  3. Visually pleasing as you discover new things and explore new places.
  4. It makes children feel calmer and happier in themselves.
  5. Promotes independence and freedom as children are not constrained to a set car journey
  6. It promotes environmental protection and you can teach your child about the importance of nature.
  7. You will teach your children different things about safety, the environment and help them discover and gain new interests.
  8. Outdoor learning and environmental power will help kids appreciate their surroundings and protect it.
  9.  Gets them outdoors in the fresh air away from technology
  10. Children will appreciate spending time outdoors with their parents away from their busy lives.

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

  1. Climb a Tree
  2. Roll down a big hill
  3. Camp in the wild (or the back garden)
  4. Skim a stone across a lake, river or the sea
  5. Run around in the rain
  6. Build a den in the garden.
  7. Go on a long bike ride
  8. Make a mud pie
  9. Create a dam in a stream
  10. Make a daisy chain
  11. Create some wild art using sticks, leaves and anything else you can find outdoors.
  12. Pick flowers or blackberries growing in the wild (check before you eat anything though.)
  13. Visit a farm
  14. Go walking barefoot and feel the ground beneath your feet
  15. Climb a huge hill
  16. Explore a cave
  17. Go hunting for different bugs and insects
  18. Try and catch a falling leaf
  19. Try and catch raindrops in your mouth.
  20. Track wild animals in the New Forest
  21. Make a home for a wild animal
  22. Catch a crab
  23. Go on a nature walk at night with your parents
  24. Plant some seeds and watch as they continue to grow.
  25. Go swimming in the sea
  26. Build a raft
  27. Go bird watching and see how many different species you can see.
  28. Find your way to a destination with a map and a compass
  29. Cook on a campfire
  30. Canoe on a river or in the sea
  31. 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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