Forest Crew (14-19) / Level 1

Forest groups for young people aged 14-19. This is a great progression for children and young people who have already attended our forest families sessions.  Or a new opportunity for young people to join our sessions, gain skills and make friends. Over the course of 12 sessions, young people are invited to take part in a range of forest based activities, learning skills such as fire lighting & safe management, risk assessment, tool use and maintenance, health & safety in the outdoors, nature identification and sustainable use of natural resources.  The majority of young people taking part also complete a qualification called outdoor learning level 1.  All the tasks for this are undertaken during the sessions, so there is no need for homework and each young person is fully supported to complete the work.  This qualification is the equivalent of a ‘C’ grade at GCSE and can be used to help gain access to further education.   As well as the qualification, young people make friends with their co-trainees and are given opportunities to volunteer at our forest families sessions. 
One young trainee explains what Forest Crew / Level 1 meant for her, 
“It was great to be amongst others facing the same challenges and not feeling isolated in my experience . The support and welcome has been incredible.”

Our next course in Flintshire: 
10,17,24 Sept, 1, 8, 15, 22 29, Oct, 5, 12,19 Nov 2024, 18 Feb 2025
Our next course in Wrexham: Taster session 1st April, then  29 April, 6, 13, 20 May, 3, 10, 14, 17, 24 June, 1, 8 July, 20 Sept 2025
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