ABOUT THE COURSE
Working with the nature play cycle, this workshop will explore the characteristics of
play and the value of conflict in play. Play, behaviour and consent are the broader
themes. How do we support play through a consent/ needs lens while holding to nature
centric values? We will apply theory to our own challenges and real life scenarios.
The programme will look at the ludic process and the wild play cycle, exploring where
we, as facilitators, stimulators of play and observers interact with these processes. You
will be participating in wild and weapon play as well as looking at the role of consent
in risky types of play. Weapon play types will also be explored.
Values and our own personal challenges will be examined and how we respond to what
we perceive as ‘threatening and unsafe play’. There will be space to explore ‘tricky’
confrontational scenarios which participants may have encountered.
play and the value of conflict in play. Play, behaviour and consent are the broader
themes. How do we support play through a consent/ needs lens while holding to nature
centric values? We will apply theory to our own challenges and real life scenarios.
The programme will look at the ludic process and the wild play cycle, exploring where
we, as facilitators, stimulators of play and observers interact with these processes. You
will be participating in wild and weapon play as well as looking at the role of consent
in risky types of play. Weapon play types will also be explored.
Values and our own personal challenges will be examined and how we respond to what
we perceive as ‘threatening and unsafe play’. There will be space to explore ‘tricky’
confrontational scenarios which participants may have encountered.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- An understanding of how to work with perceived conflict in play
- A guide on how to support, when to step back, and when to engage with play
- Observation skills: considering whose values are guiding us?
- Nature-based activities and games (there will be projectiles!)
- An understanding of how we as educators can support or compromise play values
- Sense of what is ‘edgy’ for you when experiencing weapon and rough play
- A sense of adventure and playfulness
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
This workshop is for anyone working with youngsters, using a play-based education, from early years up to adolescents.
WHAT TO BRING
- Outdoor weather-appropriate layered clothing which you don't mind getting dirty
- Sturdy footwear
- Packed lunch or lunch can be purchased from the Beech Café on site
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Jon Cree has almost forty years’ experience as an environmental/earth educator and trainer. His passion is helping others ‘get in touch’ with the natural world through dynamic learning programmes and hand-on learning experiences. He has for many years worked in Forest School, particularly with learners who are often stressed by our education system, home circumstances or other situations that set them apart from 'the mainstream'. And yet we all bring gifts to the communities we are part of. During the pandemic signs of stress, anxiety and even trauma have become more prevalent and Jon has been diving deeper in 'somatics' and body based approaches. He has been asked to run even more trainings on anxiety, stress and trauma, and how the more than human world and creative practises can support our nervous systems. This is based on the many years he has worked with young people, especially adolescents.
Check Out Accommodation
You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
