The Great Out-tours: Inspiring children in the countryside –
The Great Out-tours bring the wonders of the countryside to the doorstep of primary school children.
Founder John Brooksbank AKA Farmer John (to his valued child customers) quotes “We share with children that most precious of gifts; the power to understand nature by sight, sound & touch. Via our ‘Four Seasons Activity Programme’ children embrace the amazing flows of nature & farming across spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Via an exciting and curriculum supporting ‘four seasons’ outdoor learning programme we provide unforgettable practical experiences of nature in action using the school grounds/surrounds as the teaching ‘stage’. We work closely with the school staff to satisfy key curriculum learning objectives in the subject areas of: science, geography, art and design, music and design technology.
• Living animal dynamics, including handling/bottle feeding lambs and chicks in spring.
• Wild produce culinary activities which include making wild Elderflower cordial and pressing fruits for the freshest juice.
• Carrying out a variety of countryside surveying methods on nature (which results in actual interaction with wildlife through humane trapping/catching techniques)
• Rural crafts making wildwood animal/plant structures/sculptures as well as bird, bat and insect nest boxes, homes & hotels!
• Exciting individual and team-work based activities to develop self esteem, confidence, independence and practical skills. … plus many other illuminating and fun activities!
“This year-round outdoor club is fantastic, the kids absolutely love it. Each week there are fun activities, they get to be outdoors in the elements, learning about nature and making really cool stuff to bring home from things they find whilst out exploring their surroundings.
It beats computer games hands down!”
KathyM. (Parent)