Family Active – A FREE outdoor learning activity for families in County Durham.

A new way for parents and children to play together

Family Active – A FREE outdoor learning activity for families in County Durham is fully funded by Durham County Council Adult Learning & Skills as part of the Reach Your Potential offer for families who live or work in County Durham.

You must be able to commit to attending both days of the programme and be aged 19 or over.

Course 1 – Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April

Course 2 – Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th April

Increasing evidence demonstrates the many benefits of nature on a child’s psychological and physical wellbeing, including reduced stress, greater physical health, more creativity and improved concentration.

Family Active is an opportunity to spend time in the outdoors learning with your child through cooperative games, map reading & participation in an orienteering challenge. You’ll be well prepared by expert tutors who will also aim to ensure you have lots of fun learning together!

• LEARN MAP READING SKILLS – A CHANCE TO AQUIRE OR  IMPROVE YOUR MAP READING
• TAKE PART IN TEAM CHALLENGES – A CHANCE FOR PARENT & CHILD TO EXPLORE WORKING TOGETHER AS A TEAM
• ORIENTEERING – AN OUTDOOR SPORT ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES – AN EASY WAY TO GET ACTIVE
• YOUR PERSONAL CHALLENGE – PUT LEARNING INTO   PRACTICE AND TRY TO BEAT YOUR PERSONAL BEST ON TWO TIMED LAPS OF THE ORIENTEERING COURSE

Our course is not about competing with others but about considering and improving the way your team works together in order to improve your collective personal best time.

If you are aged 19+ book one ticket to secure a place for one adult and one child. You can book up to 2 tickets on one booking.

Family Active – A FREE outdoor learning activity for families in County Durham

A new way for parents and children to play together – learning map reading and orienteering skills before taking part in a family challenge to put learning into action. We have funding for 2 courses on 3^rd/4^th and 8^th/9^th April at Moor House Adventure Centre, Rainton Gate. To book go to http://familyactive.eventbrite.co.uk

For more info see www.smartt.me.uk or email info@smartt.me.uk