Camoing outside is on of those things that not everyone likes to do, however until you have tried give it a go.

In the current climate though it may not be possible with lockdown restrictions to go to a campsite and pitch your tent. But that does not mean you can’t camp out in your own garden.

If you dont have a tent a den will work when we have good weather. A sheet to make a tent out of (make sure its not raining).

If you dont have a garden, you can still camp indoors and make a den getting an experience before you have a change to go outside and do it for real at a camp site.

Camping is a great way of switching off from the mainstream and getting back to some basics. You can listen to the birds and insects chirping at Dawn whilst watching some sunrises and also at Dusk.

Have  a look at https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/the-great-indoors-weekender/  where the scouts are running a weekend for everyone 11th and 12th July. You don’t have to be in Scouting to take part either and there is a badge you can buy afterwards from the Scout Shop.

Tree Climbing is one of those natural things that lots of animals do, but we humans have reduced in modern society in fear of risk of injury through falling out of the tree.

Tree climbing is something I used to do when I was young and was often climbing the apple tree in the back garden. Yes I did fall out, but learnt from that. You dont have to climb far to see a different view of the tree and land around. Its a great way to connect with nature.

The National Trust have some good advice on Tree Climbing https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/how-to-climb-trees as part of there 50 things to do before your 11 3/4.

They also have a good list of where you can Tree Climb on their properties around the country. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/great-places-to-climb-a-tree

Always make sure someone knows where you have gone and what time your due back. Also that you have permission to climb a tree. Enjoy but be careful.

Today I have produced an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt sheet for you to print off and go out with family and friends to play. See how many you can get before everyone else in your group.

Link to file Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Today I have produced a Nature Bingo sheet for you to print off and go out with family and friends to play. See how many you can get before everyone else in your group.

Link to file Nature Bingo

The best connection you can have isn’t the strength of your wi-fi signal, nor the number of social media friends or followers. Its outside in nature.

In todays rush of life and with the lockdown we have often turned to our electronic devices for entertainment that they have become our go to thing. Now that we are abl eto get out once again, leave the electronics at home for once and go for a walk or at least turn it off in your pocket.

Look at the trees and plants, listen to nature, the bird song and running water if near any and reconnect with the great outdoors. You will feel a lot better.