Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning | Duke of Edinburgh | Nacro
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Nacro Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning

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Introduction to Outdoor Learning

Our team at Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning delivers outdoor learning to young people and adults. We work with schools, colleges, the voluntary sector, the community and local authorities. We facilitate outdoor sports, bush craft skills, environmental education and various volunteering awards. The aim is to encourage personal development, critical thinking skills, problem solving and team work.

 

We have a broad range of exciting activities available, including:

  • Outdoor sports e.g. hillwalking, kayaking, canoeing, bike riding.
  • Bushcraft and conservation.
  • Outdoor cooking.
  • Bike maintenance.
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award.
  • John Muir Award.

 

Our programme aims to:

  • Improve physical health, mental health and overall wellbeing.
  • Enhance personal and social skills.
  • Lift confidence and resilience through encouraging positive risk taking, all within a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Provide people with a sense of community and help them learn to work as part of a team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

All of our activities are outside and adventures are often muddy so bring suitable clothing. We also have spare outdoor clothing available to borrow including waterproof jackets and boots.

Our main base is Wythenshawe Park, Manchester but we also work in local schools and do trips out to surrounding areas such as the Peak District and the Pennines

We are always looking for people to help out with our activities. If you have an interest in youth work or outdoor learning or are looking to gain experience in this area, we would love to hear from you. You just need enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. If you’re interested, contact outdoors@nacro.org.uk for more information.

Please send us an email at outdoors@nacro.org.uk .

Partners and funders

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award logoAdventure activities licensing authority logo Institute for outdoor learning logo John Muir Award logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Want to take part?

If you'd like to join Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning or know someone who would, get in touch.

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