Practical Geography for Home Educated Children

• Event date:
  24/04/2026 at 10:00
• Event end:
  24/04/2026 at 15:00

Practical Geography day for home educated children, led by experienced outdoor practitioners.

This tailored day supports the Key Stage 2 Curriculum and is suitable for ages 7 – 12.

The best way to learn is through hands-on experiences. Bring the curriculum to life and develop practical life skills with our Streams and Orienteering activities:

• Explore a stream system as you learn about the features and processes of rivers and streams.
• Carry out scientific investigations; bringing together geography, maths and science.
• Create a field sketch and cross-section diagram.
• Learn how to use a map and compass to navigate.
• Follow our fun orienteering trail to test your skills (in Epping Forest).

Learning Objectives:

• Understand processes and terminology relating to rivers and streams.
• Undertake practical field work: measuring the profile and speed of a stream meander.
• Develop evaluation skills by assessing methods.
• Build understanding of the water cycle and the impacts of human land use and climate change.
• Learn how to use a map and compass effectively to navigate.
• Develop problem solving and team working skills.
• (Plus, exercise and fun in the great outdoors!)

Important details:

Time: 10am-3pm (with 30 minute lunch and 15 minute snack break)

Cost: £30 for first child (including parking).

£25 per additional child (select ‘add-on’ at check out).

Location: The Hive, Church Road, High Beach, Loughton, IG10 4AJ

* All children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent / carer throughout.

Older/younger siblings: Younger siblings are welcome but must be supervised by parent / carer. It should be noted that the orienteering course may be tiring for very young children.

Who needs a ticket? All children participating in the main activities will require a ticket, but those just following along can attend free (e.g. babies and toddlers).

Features

• DBS Qualified
• Free Parking