Adventures in the Outdoors
Summer is a great time to go out at night and reveal some of the mysteries
of the forest. Here are some different ideas for exploring the outdoors:
Ask an elder in your community to tell a traditional story by the fire.
Plan a night walk with various props along the way to teach children
about the wonders of the forest. Choose props that also teach the children
about the complexity of nature.
Senses are heightened at night. Bring along some foods that have different
smells, textures and tastes such as mint leaves, strawberries and peeled
bananas. Blindfold the children and have them try to guess the foods
they have touched and smelled. Ask children to remain quiet until asked
for their guess.
Whatever activity you chose to do – think about safety. Get plenty
of adults to help out. Know the area well and scout it out the night before.
Bring:
- light rope for all children to hang onto as they walk through the
bush - water
- first aid kit
- insect repellant
- extra clothing
- bandanas or scarves to use as blindfolds
- flashlight
- bag or cooler containing foods for the «senses activity»
- mats to sit on