One of the great secrets to survival is creating a shelter that will keep you protected against the elements. Split into teams and go for hunting for natural materials to design your structure before we put them to the test. Are they big enough, are they strong enough and will you stay dry and survive our waterproofing test?
Shelter building takes place in our dedicated woodland, which is kept stocked with a variety of natural materials. You will be briefed before the task and provided with safety information and a bit of inspiration for your design.
Duration: 90 minutes
Ratios: 1:10
Groups running at one time: 1
Recommendations:
- Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Closed toe shoes must be worn on all activities.
Accessible: every effort is made to make the area accessible, bubble chair/Boma may be required if really muddy.
Additional info: This session can also be extended/adapted to be Survival shelter building which includes the use of tarps, knot tying and can involve tool use to make pegs.
Fun: A fully accessible session which can be enjoyed by all.
Skill: This informative session looks at improving knowledge and understanding through a journey of discovery.
Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a shared experience, outdoor learning can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together to gain shared knowledge.
Incorporated as part of a programme of outdoor learning field studies activities can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together, often leading to raised levels of attainment and the promotion of personal characteristics such as self-belief, perseverance and confidence.
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Shelter Building can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Art and Design: 1, 2 & 3
Design and Technology:
Design 1 & 2
Make 2
Technical Knowledge 1
Science:
Living things and their habitats 1
Physical Education: 1 & 2
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Shelter Building can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Design and Technology:
Make 1 & 2
Evaluate 1 & 2
Technical Knowledge 1
Physical Education: 2, 3 & 4
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Shelter Building can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Design and Technology:
Make 1 & 2
Evaluate 1
Technical Knowledge 1
Physical Education: 3 & 4
Book on to one of our exciting Be Outdoor Days and take part in exciting challenges and outdoor adventures as you make new friends. Available during all school holidays for 8-12 years.