Outdoor Learning & Youth Work
Connecting Outdoor Learning and Youth Work with Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre and UK Youth.
At UK Youth we believe in the power of Outdoor Learning which we have defined as; experiential learning within an outdoor environment to support a young person’s personal, social, and educational development, improve health and wellbeing and environmental awareness.
The outdoor space in which learning takes place is an integral part of the learning process.
Outdoor Learning & Youth Work
The relationship between Outdoor Learning and Youth Work.
Both can be used to: explore a young person’s values, beliefs, ideas and issues; enable them to develop their voice, influence, and place in society and/or facilitate the learning of a set of practical or technical skills/competencies that enable them to realise their full potential.
Both place young people at the centre of the practice and aim to empower young people to overcome the challenges, disadvantages or obstacles that stand in the way of achieving their maximum potential.
Outdoor Learning & Youth Work
Bringing Outdoor Learning & Youth Work Together
The relationships between the young people, the activities undertaken, and the role of the outdoor practitioner or youth worker in the role of a trusted adult maximise the potential for learning and has been demonstrated to significantly benefit a young person’s character in a way that is both immediate and enduring.
UK Youth recognises the synergy between youth work and outdoor learning and by intentionally bringing these together, their combination is a powerful mechanism to support a young person’s personal, social, and educational development and outcomes can be accelerated when adventures take place outside the home and incorporate structured multi day delivery.
We use an ‘experience, learn, develop’ approach where young people learn through what they do, what they encounter and what they discover. Delivered by our experienced outdoor learning practitioners the experience is holistic and the value comes from looking at an individual’s whole self, their individual capabilities and outcomes and is a valuable part of the ecosystem that equips young people to thrive and empowers them to contribute at every stage of their lives.
Combining Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes
EXPERIENCE
Gain new knowledge through experience
Active experiences promote health and wellbeing
Enjoyable fun, positive memories
Safe environment / a sense of community
Broadens knowledge of lived experiences
Risk, delivered within a well-managed environment
Independence
The value of trust and trusted relationships
LEARN
About ourselves and others
Understand the transferability of that learning
New skills
Problem solving
To recognise and celebrate achievement
About the natural environment and its importance for both sustainability and personal wellbeing
DEVELOP
Gain new knowledge through experience
Active experiences promote health and wellbeing
Enjoyable fun, positive memories
Safe environment / a sense of community
Broadens knowledge of lived experiences
Risk, delivered within a well-managed environment
Independence
The value of trust and trusted relationships
Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more information on what we do, please contact our customer experience team on info@ukyouth.org or call 01425 672347 where one of the team will be happy to assist you.