The idea of this course is to bring people, both big and small, into nature, and motivate them to
spend more time in it and use it for teaching and exercise. Almost all activities will take place
outside in forested areas. The great majority of these activities will provide attendees with
practical skill they can apply in their life and further teach others.
Orientation skills, tying knots, making a shelter, all of these will be shown and applied in several
forest locations. Medieval forts and historical monuments will be visited, and their setting used as
background for storytelling and teaching history.
Solitary viewpoints will provide the calming environment for simple yoga exercises and calming
meditation. Wonderful green clearings will become playgrounds for exciting, competitive games.
Since visiting nature often depends on the benevolence of weather, indoor activities will not be
neglected. Simple dexterity and quick-thinking games that can be used in the classroom will be
presented.
Hiking in nature will be an integral element of the course so some level of physical wellbeing is
required of attendees. The trail difficulty will mostly be low with one medium level walk. Neither
walk should take more that 30-45 minutes between breaks. Comfortable clothing and footwear is
advised.