Develop social action plans to continue pro-environmental and pro-conservation behaviors and actions.
This residential opportunity is the culmination of separate day visit activities and the chance to complete John Muir Awards.
This opportunity is provided by Dartmoor National Park.
Essentials
- Type: Two-night residential
- Dates: Various - see details
- Location: Devon - see details
- Cost: To be confirmed
- Suitable for: Groups aged 11 - 18 years
About this opportunity
This three-day residential is offered on various dates at Dartmoor National Park.
You will combine adventurous activities with opportunities for structured reflection on learning. Plus the chance to develop personal social-action plans to continue with pro-environmental and pro-conservation behaviors and actions.
Need to know
How it works
On this residential, you will complete:
- adventurous activities such as climbing, gorge scrambling and kayaking (provided by YHA Okehampton Activity Centre)
- structured reflection to develop personal social action plans
- John Muir Awards with a celebratory ‘share’ event
Learning outcomes
On this visit, you will benefit from:
- challenge by choice leading to increased personal awareness, self-confidence and self-efficacy
- understanding of personal responsibilities and opportunities to undertake pro-environmental behaviours and actions
- John Muir Award completion
- National Outdoor Learning Award completion
What to bring
You will need to bring:
- outdoor clothing
- boots
- waterproofs
- personal belongings for two overnight stays in a youth hostel
All PPE and specialist equipment will be provided by YHA Okehampton Activity Centre.
Dates and location
YHA Okehampton Activity Centre
Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EW
- 22nd - 14th October 2021
- 29th - 31st October 2021
- 12th - 14th November 2021
- 19th - 21st November 2021
How to apply
Applications will open for the Junior Ranger Social Action Residential soon. You must have participated as Junior or Youth Rangers throughout summer 2021.
Please check this page for updates.
