Outdoor Learning
What is our Outdoor Learning
and Outdoor Education Provision?
Our outdoor learning provision offers children and young people hands-on experiences in nature. Through activities like bushcraft, wildlife exploration, orienteering, and team-building challenges, participants build essential life skills such as resilience, problem-solving, and cooperation. Engaging with the outdoors enhances physical health, mental well-being, and fosters a deeper connection to the natural environment. By providing a dynamic, active learning environment, we support the development of core competencies aligned with Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, including:
• Successful Learners
• Confident Individuals
• Responsible Citizens
• Effective Contributors
What’s on offer?
Outdoor Adventure
• Water Based Activity
• Land Based Activity
• Offside Adventure Activity
Conservation / Environmental
• Learning About Nature Balance and Diversity
• Habitat Explorer
• Conservation and Land Management
Outdoor Physical Activity (H&W)
• Walk, Cycle, Run
• Strength, Conditioning & Balance
• Health and Wellbeing
ANGUSalive Outdoor Learning Schools Programmes Onsite School, onsite AA and offsite
• Transport available.
• ANGUSalive Staff- Countryside Adventure and key partners/providers
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
ANGUSalive Country Park based
Paddlesports
• Stand up Paddleboard
• Kayak
• Sit on Top
• Closed cockpit
• Sit on Top Kayak, Solo
• Sit on Top Kayak, Tandem
• Canoe
Sailsports
• Windsurfing
• Dinghy Sailing
Teambuilding Activities
• Monikie Grail Quest
• Teambuilding Skills Activity
• Raft building
• Buggy Building
• Giant Stand up Paddleboard
• Transition Activities
• Bespoke Problem-Solving Activity (Curricular)
Land based Activities
• Land Yachts
• Orienteering
• Trail Running
• Walk, Jog, Run
• Mountain Biking
• Cycling
• Sensory Trail
• Bushcraft – Shelter building/Survival Skills
• Bushcraft – Fires / Camp cooking
• Forest Schools
RYA/Paddle UK Courses
• Powerboats Level 2
• Paddle Start Award
• Paddle Discover Award
• Paddle Explore Award
• Dinghy Level 1 and 2 (Learn to sail)
• Windsurf Level 1 and 2
Guided Walks
• Nature Walks
• Woodland Walks
• Habitat Walks and explore
• Health Walks
OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES
Offsite
Duke of Edinburgh Activity Practice Support
• Navigation
• Hillwalking
• River Trips
• Equipment Hire
• Mountain Biking
Guided Walks
• Coastal Walks
• Hill Walks
• Historical Walks
• Nature Walks
Coasts
• Beach Explores
• Sand Sledging
• Land Yachting
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
School Ground/Nearby Greenspaces
Team Building Skills Activity
Cycling (on/off road)
Guided Walks
Bushcraft
• Shelter building
• Fire/Cooking
• Foraging
• Habitat Construction includingBird & BAT boxes, Hedgehogs, Bird Feeders
Orienteering
Teacher/Support Staff CLPL (outdoor learning)
What Skills are learned?
Resilience
One of the best tools in our armoury for outdoor sports and recreation is getting people out of their comfort zone to help them achieve.
Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Outdoor activities such as cycling, walking, and paddling can dramatically improve physical health and wellbeing.
Team Building
Helping young people and children build vital relationships with their peers and enable them to develop essential social tools to take into adolescence.
Confidence and Self Esteem
Testing new skills in a new environment around peers can be a healthy way to discover more about the pupils themselves.
Bespoke Programmes
Our activities can help contribute to the Learning Outcomes of your school.
Pricing
For more information about our pricing policy, contact Iain and Nicola at Iain.brough@angusalive.scot and Nicola.barbour@angusalive.scot
For more information and how to book
Monikie Country Park, Panmure Rd, Monikie, Angus, DD5 3QA
Tel: 01382 768120 | Email: monikiecountrypark@angusalive.scot
