Residential Courses for Key Stage 2
A range of courses delivered by Brecon Beacons National Park Education Department are available to school groups on residential trips to YHA Danywenallt.
Please click on the course name for more information
| Course | Curriculum area | course description |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Investigate at first hand minibeasts in different habitats. | |
| Creatures from the Deep | Science | Investigate how different species adapt to their environment. |
| Mammals of the Wood | Science | Learn about woodland mammals and their place in the food chain. |
| Nature's Night-hikers | Science | Experience the sounds and atmosphere of the countryside at night in a safe environment. |
| Story Sticks | Art, Literacy | Use natural materials to re-tell your story of a journey and create a souvenir to take home in the Native American tradition. |
| Tor-y-Foel Trek | Geography, Science | A 3 mile walk to the top of Tor-y-Foel |
| Historical Hunt | Geography, History, PSHE | Develop map and compass skills while searching for a buried message from the past. |
| Earth Walk | Art, PSHE, Science | Use all your senses to build a relationship in feeling and understanding of the natural world. |
| Waterfall Walk | Geography, Science | A full day course involving a minibus drive, then walk along the Nedd Fechan river to the Sgwd Gwladys waterfall. |
| PSHE | Half day or summer evening course teaching children about safety in upland areas with fun team building activities. | |
| Investigating Rivers | Geography | Discover the importance of water in shaping the landscape through invetigation and discussion. |
| Farm Visit | Science, Geography, Maths | Visit a local hill farm managed sustainably under the Tir Gofal (Care of the Land) agricultural scheme where traditional farming techniques are used. |
| Early People's Day | History, Geography | Experience aspects of the Celtic way of life in Wales and the effects of the Roman invasion. |
| Eco-Trail | Geography, Science, maths, D&T, Citizenship, PSHE | Develops the children's awareness of their impact on the environment using a cross curricular approach. |
| Puzzles and Problems | Geography, PSHE, Maths | Children complete a trail in teams, solving problems and leraning about sustainable development and the National Park along the way. |
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