If you and your family love spending time in the outdoors, then our Family Activity Weekend will be the perfect getaway for you.
This adventure will be spent on the lookout for wonderful wildlife, so listen out for rustling in the bushes or splashes in the pond! Together, we will be helping our local environment stay nature-friendly by taking part in one of our conservation activities.
Tutor: Field Studies Council Staff
Courses are led by experienced Field Studies Council staff.
Example Timetable
We are excited to have you here for your outdoor adventure starting on Friday 7th August. Here are a few extra bits of information which could be useful when getting ready for the trip.
The schedule for the week is flexible and may change around to account for the weather and/or other factors, but this is the outline plan.
Day 1
Arrival and welcome – The session will begin at 4pm, so please arrive from midday onwards. Welcome to the centre with your tutor. Icebreakers and team-building activities.
Mammals and Moths - Have a go at setting up humane mammal and moth traps ready for us to see what has visited us in the morning.
Day 2
Mammals and Moths - Discover what has been out at night in our centre grounds by opening our small mammal and moth traps. Learn how traps are used for scientific monitoring and what happens with the data collected.
Mini beast river survey - Find out about the rivers’ curious creatures and their habitats. Learn a key technique to monitor freshwater invertebrates in rivers. Investigate and identify the invertebrates found.
Shelter building - Explore a Welsh Celtic woodland and gather natural materials to build a shelter in the woods.
Day 3
A big day out in the wild in Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve. We will be walking in this spectacular post glacial landscape with nature spotting guides. We will practice our navigation skills using maps and compasses and we will enjoy lunch out. You will travel to the area in a minibus, so please bring appropriate child seats for your children to use for this journey.
Campfire - Come join us for an evening around the campfire on the estate grounds. Toast some marshmallows and have a good time with your new friends.
Day 4
Environmental art – Collect pieces of nature in the local Celtic woodland for an Art project in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.
Bushcraft - Develop skills for living out in the wild landscapes of Wales.
Orienteering - Complete an orienteering course set up around the Centre grounds using a map and developing map skills.
This session will finish at 4pm. Wave goodbye to new friends.
What's Included
You can borrow from the centre at no extra charge
- Walking boots, but best to bring their own if they have them to ensure comfort and fit.
- Wellies
- Waterproof over trousers and jackets
- Small day rucksack
*If bringing very young children, then please ring the centre to check availability of sizes before attending the course for all of the above items.
Before You Attend
If your child will be under the age of three at the time of arrival, please select the ‘Infant’ booking option so they can attend for free!
Please note: You will be sharing a room with just you and your family
What to bring
- Waterproof coat
- Comfortable shoes
- Lunch box
- Water bottle
- Rucksack
- Towel
- Winter hat, gloves and scarf
- Please bring plenty of extra layers and spare clothes
