Exploring Outdoor Education with Elements of Creativity

Course Objectives

• Understand the Synergy Between Nature and Creativity.
• Design Innovative Outdoor Activities Infused with Creativity.
• Foster a Deeper Connection with Nature and Environmental Awareness.
• Encourage Creative Expression in Outdoor Settings.
• Utilise Adventure-Based Learning to Enhance Creativity and Problem-Solving.
• Develop Nature Narratives and Storytelling Skills.
• Explore the Role of Music and Performance in Outdoor Education.
• Foster Visual Storytelling Through Nature Photography.

Schedule

DAY 1 

• Understanding the benefits of outdoor education and its impact on learners.
• Exploring the relationship between creativity, nature, and experiential learning.
• Identifying potential challenges and strategies for integrating creativity into outdoor activities.

DAY 2 

• Establishing safety protocols and risk assessment procedures.
• Learning how to manage and mitigate potential risks during outdoor activities.
• Ensuring the well-being of participants in different outdoor environments.

DAY 3 

• Appreciating nature and the environment through experiential learning.
• Designing activities to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
• Developing a sense of stewardship and responsibility toward the natural world.

DAY 4 

• Exploring creative games and team-building activities in outdoor settings.
• Understanding the role of play in fostering creativity and problem-solving.
• Adapting traditional games to have an environmental and creative focus.

DAY 5 

• Leading nature walks and mindful observations in natural surroundings.
• Facilitating guided reflections to encourage creative expression and deeper connections with nature.

DAY 6 

• Engaging in nature-inspired art activities (e.g., sketching, painting, photography).
• Encouraging participants to express their experiences creatively.
• Using art as a tool for environmental exploration and self-expression.

DAY 7 

• Cultivating storytelling skills to share outdoor experiences.
• Introducing nature journaling as a creative reflection and documentation tool.
• Combining creativity and language arts in the outdoor learning process.

DAY 8 

• Exploring creative outdoor cooking methods and recipes.
• Fostering teamwork and problem-solving through outdoor culinary activities.
• Understanding the cultural and environmental aspects of food choices.

DAY 9 

• Collaboratively planning and executing creative outdoor projects.
• Utilizing design thinking principles for project development.
• Presenting and sharing project outcomes with peers.

DAY 10

• Showcasing the participant’s creativity and learning journey.
• Reflecting on the training course and setting personal goals for future outdoor education endeavors.
• Creating a community of practice to support ongoing learning and collaboration.
• Feedback and evaluation course.

*Please note that program content may be subject to change based on input from our trainers.