Spend the morning taking part in a mapping activity leading to ‘treasure’. Cook s’mores over the fire during lunchtime. Spend the afternoon making dens out of tarpaulins and ropes.
Typical day:
10.00am – 10.45am – welcome / tour / health and safety
10.45am – 11.45am – mapping / treasure activity.
11.45am – 12.45pm – lunch to include s’mores cooked over the fire
12.45pm – 1.45pm – den making
1.45pm – plenary and walk back to bus
Contact details : edu.howshammill@gmail.com
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