In good camping club tradition, the rain started just as we were doing our pre-departure kit check. This posed no problem to our happy campers who had learned from previous trips and were properly kitted out in waterproofs. An hour into our hike, the sun came out and we had great weather for the rest of the trip.
On top of the obvious learning that takes place through pitching tents, cooking meals etc, there was enormous ‘social’ learning. The children played together without adult interference for hours. They played games passed down through generations such as “cops and robbers” and created their own new ones. They collaborated, problem-solved, negotiated, compromised, cooperated and supported. We adults were reminded, yet again, of the importance of giving children opportunities to experience the freedom of unstructured play in the great outdoors.
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I am glad hooty was part of camping club. It was kind of fun rolling down the hill but I got really muddy
cool looks like fun can’t wait for us to do it