Day Courses for Key Stage 2
A range of courses running over a day or less are available to school groups at Craig-y-nos Country Park, the National Park Visitor Centre at Libanus and Forest Fawr Geopark.
Please click on the course name for further information.
| Course | curriculum area | description | location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity - Investigating Minibeasts | Science | Learn about the variety of life in woodland and water. | CYNCP |
| Biodiversity - Tall trees, habitats and food chains | Science | Learn about the trees in the country park and who makes their home in them. | CYNCP |
| Landscapes and Landforms - Up and Under | Geography/Science | Explore the main features and landforms that makeup the stunning landscape in the Country Park area. | CYCNP |
| Landscapes and Landforms - Geological Time Trail | Geography/Science | Hands-on activities to explore the creation and the future of our landscape. | CYCNP |
| Survival in the National Park | Geography, Science, PSHE, Art, DT, history, Maths, PE. | Team building exercises that introduce pupils to building shelters and how people gathered food and made tools in the distant past. | CYCNP |
| Map and Compass Skills | Geography, PSHE | Develop orienteering skills within the Park while learning about sustainability and sustainable developmehnt. | CYCNP |
| Earth Walk | Art, PSHE, Science | Experience the richness and wonders of the natural word through all the senses and create art work using natural materials. | CYCNP |
| Investigating Rivers | Geography | Investigate the source of the River Tawe, then follow its trail through the park to learn about erosion and deposition. | CYCNP |
| Welcome to the National Park | Science, Geography, PSHE | An illustrated talk which introduces the concept of a National Park, the habitats, wildlife and land uses of this special place (up to 1 hour). | Mountain Centre |
| Invaders and Settlers | History | An action-packed day looking at Stone age, Bronze age and Roman life in the Brecon Beacons, including a hike to an Iron Age Fort. Enact a battle scene between the Romans and Celts, experience daily life as Celts and finally enjoy a feast to celebrate the fruits of your labour! | Mountain Centre |
| Unlock the Treasure of the National Park | Science, Geography, PSHE | Through our unique Treasure Chest learn about the amazing diversity of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Interactive, fun activities support the National Curriculum and reflect our commitment to nature and sustainable development for the future (2 hours). | Mountain Centre |
| Discovery Walk | Geography, History, Science | Experience the spectacular central Beacons landscape through a short guided walk across moorland adjoining the Mountain Centre. Find out about its wildlife, land use and history (up to 1 hour). | Mountain Centre |
| Mountain Walk | Geography, Science, PSHE | A longer walk of up to 11km follwing footpaths, moorland and open hill. Includes map reading and activities to learn about the land use and landscape of the National Park (4-6 hours). | Mountain Centre |
| Map and Compass Skills | Geography, PSHE | Follwing a basic introductory lesson, develop map and compass skills and work as a team to overcome orienteering challenges. (1 hour+) | Mountain Centre |
| Sensational Experience | Art, PSHE, Science | Take an exciting step into the natural world. Enjoy a series of hands-on activities designed to engage the senses and imagination (45 mins). | Mountain Centre |
| Sgwd Gwlayds Waterfall Walk | Geography, Science | A full day course involving a 2.5 mile walk following the Nedd Fechan river to the Sgwd Gwladys waterfall. Evidence of the geology and industrial history of the area can be seen along the river valley. | Forest Fawr Geopark |
