This 5-day Geography Camp at Flatford Mill is the perfect course for anyone aged 16-25 considering studying geography at University.
Do you want to enrich your field experience and explore some of the possible career pathways?
Geography is all about the question ‘why here?’
This residential is set in the stunning quintessential Constable Country in the Dedham Vale AONB, Suffolk where you will meet other like-minded geography students from around the country and use a range of geographical approaches to explore our complex relationship to this landscape.
Our residentials also give you the chance to develop a range of transferable skills. These types of skills help across many areas of life and are particularly good for including in job or education applications.
Here are some of the transferable skills that are likely to be covered in this residential:
- Communicating with others
- Working as a team
- Managing your time
- Reliability
- Keeping focused
- Problem solving
- Decision making
This course meets the Duke of Edinburgh Award criteria for those students who are wanting to complete their Gold residential.
This course is open to young people aged 16-25. When you book, it is essential that you enter the age and attendees name in the Order Notes at the checkout. If the attendee is under 18, the booking must be made by a parent/guardian.
If these course dates do not suit you, we run similar courses at many of our other centres.
Tutor: Field Studies Council Staff
Courses are led by experienced Field Studies Council staff.
Our centres are operated in a fully Covid-secure way and accommodation will be in suitably shared rooms based on the current government guidance.
Example Timetable
Example Timetable
Day 1
Arrive-1200
Welcome, introductions, lunch and icebreakers to support getting to know the other young people on the course.
Geography immersion session.
An evening of team activities which could include team games, orienteering challenges or a campfire social.
Day 2
Full day investigating glacial landscapes or investigation physical fieldwork visiting the stunning coastline to investigate coastal processes, landforms and management.
Workshop – data analysis/statistical analysis
Day 3
Investigating cultural landscapes or Full day investigation human (one of: urban QoL, regen, rural regen).
Guest Speaker or workshop data presentation/GIS skills
Day 4
Natural hazards or Two half day sessions looking at carbon and water systems and the interactions between them.
Themes could include; Trees, Peat, Carbon - climate change.
Career exploration or campfire end of course celebration.
Day 5
Undertake small scale local investigations as a progression of what they have learnt throughout the week. These mini- investigations will then be presented to the rest of the group.
Reflect on course achievements and outcomes.
Depart 1500
Please note: to ensure safe and quality learning experiences for students, the timetable may alter depending on weather conditions and local factors at centres.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Full Board Accommodation -
Hot and Cold Drinks -
In Course Transport - Lunch
A train station pick-up can be offered at an additional charge.
Lunch will be provided on arrival.
Breakfast will be provided in the morning.
We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, offering delicious meals.
The course will end at approximately 15.00 on the final day.
A train station departure can be arranged at an additional charge.
Before You Attend
What shall I bring?
Boots or wellingtons
Waterproof jacket & trousers
Hat and Gloves for warm and cold weather
Wash kit
Suitable clothing for the time of year
Small day rucksack
Head torch
Water bottle and lunch box
This course is open to young people aged 16-25. When you book, it is essential that you enter the age and attendees name in the Order Notes at the checkout. If the attendee is under 18, the booking must be made by a parent/guardian.
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