What is Eco Challenge?
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What is Eco Challenge?
Eco Challenge is an innovative programme for Key Stage 3 (11-14 year old) consisting of a three night residential experience at an FSC Centre followed by three sessions of post course activity in the schools grounds or local community.
The short residential will help students experience and enjoy the natural environment as well as benefit from the personal development which is often associated with being away from home. Support will be offered on return to school to help apply newly learned skills for the benefit of all the community.The combination of the activities during the residential course and post course sessions should enable students to achieve
- Improved personal and social development skills including increased self confidence, team skills and communications skills
- Increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of the natural environment
- Increased pride in local green spaces
- Increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental and sustainable issues
What does Eco Challenge Fund?
Eco Challenge is funded through the Big Lottery Fund Changing Spaces programme. The Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Spaces programme helps communities access and improve their local environments.
Eco Challenge funding covers
- Eco Challenge 3 night residential course for 30 Key Stage 3 students plus 3 members of staff
- Transport from school to the residential Centre and transport during the course
- 3 sessions of post residential course follow up in your school grounds or local community
Eco Challenge will pay the course and transport fees on behalf of the school and no payment is made through the school budget.
You will be asked for a deposit of £450 when a confirmed booking is made. This deposit will be refunded in full once the residential courses and post course work and evaluation have been completed. See the Eco Challenge booking conditions
Eco Challenge funding cannot be transferred to fund other residential course. A contribution towards supply cover costs may be available contact us for further information. Email us
