Applications have closed for this opportunity.
Bringing young people to join us in the Yorkshire Dales.
This residential or day visit supported them to learn new skills, help nature and enjoy time out with friends in beautiful surroundings.
This opportunity was provided by Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Essentials
- Type: One-night residential or day visit
- Dates: Flexible
- Location: Yorkshire Dales
- Cost: Free (travel bursary also available)
- Suitable for: Groups aged 11-26 years
About this opportunity
This opportunity could be completed as a day visit or two-day residential. It was offered on various dates at Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Activities included learning new skills like navigation, exploring the natural world, citizen science, practical conservation and team work. Delivery was designed to be fun, hands on and with an emphasis on working together.
The actual content of each day varied according to the venue and the needs of your group. By the end of the day groups were tired and a bit muddy but they’d had fun, lots of learning and a real experience of our wonderful countryside.
Need to know
How it works
Each experience was led by National Park staff and volunteers.
Activities varied by location but included:
- hands-on exploration
- guided walk
- team building
- conservation work
- citizen science
- navigation skills
Learning outcomes
Participants had a day (or two days) out in fresh air in stunning scenery. Their visit may have been busy and energetic or more relaxed and chilled depending on the activities they chose.
We hope that young people who attended will now have more understanding of the natural world and feel that they can make a useful contribute helping nature.
Location
Accommodation will be provided at a YHA youth hostel.
