SECONDARY CHILDREN AGES 11-16
Our alternative provision for secondary children helps them to connect to nature, themselves and each other. We’re here to support children who may be struggling in mainstream education in a natural, calming environment.
SUITABLE FOR
Children aged 11-16
PROGRAMME LENGTH
Minimum of 12 weeks
COST
Subject to eligibility criteria
LOCATION
Norfolk and Suffolk
AN ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, ROOTED IN NATURE
At Green Light Trust, the woodlands are our classrooms. Our alternative provision introduces children to new experiences and new ways of coping. We help children to learn in a natural environment, helping them to build resilience, learn new skills and improve their confidence. All of our programmes are delivered during term time to ensure a helpful routine.
Planting the seeds of change
If you feel your child, or the child you support, needs something different to engage them, we can create a programme that meets their needs. We truly treat each person as an individual and tailor our support to them. We keep our groups small and our approach flexible so that anyone can feel the benefits of our naturally inspired approach. By introducing children to woodland skills and the natural world, they can flourish at their own pace.
CAMP
DIARY
Our support is different at each camp and for each programme, but here are some typical activities you might expect.
WELCOME
Meet and greet and get settled into the woodlands.
SETTLING IN
Enjoy a hot drink around the fire alongside people in your group.
TIME IN NATURE
Learning through play and time spent in nature.
LUNCH IS SERVED
Handmade lunch by a crackling fire.
GET CRAFTY
Focus on a personal project then return home.
HOW TO GET HERE
As we work across several calming woodland camps, we work with each person to understand their needs and match them to the right location.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dress for the weather! Whether it’s warm or rainy, we advise people to wear clothes that will keep them calm, comfortable and dry. We provide helpful information on clothes ahead of the first day at camp. We can also provide some kit for you, such as wellies. All of this will be covered ahead of the first day at camp.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
We encourage everyone to get involved with cooking a campfire lunch each day and we have a range of delicious meals to help keep things healthy. We can cater to all dietary requirements and we’ll be sure to understand this ahead of time.
Our camps
We work from our beautiful woodland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our activities are led by our team in woodland camps using nature to support people.
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to find out more.
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Situated beside the River Yare, boasting a range of broadland habitats and wildlife to discover.
Learn moreBlickling Estate
A National Trust estate covering over 4,600 acres with 950 acres of woodland and parkland.
Learn moreOxburgh Estate
A National Trust Estate with 125 acres of formal wilderness, gardens and woodlands.
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West Stow Country Park
125 acres of unspoilt countryside, trails, heath and woodland surround West Stows Anglo Saxon village recreation.
Learn moreTrinity Park
Amongst the oak trees and the bluebells is a humble and peaceful place where you can experience the peace and beauty of nature only a stones throw from the bustle of the town centre.
Learn moreRSPB Minsmere
An internationally important nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, located between Aldeburgh and Southwold.
Learn moreMEET OUR CAMP STAFF
These are just some of the friendly faces you might meet at our beautiful woodland camps. Our team work with lots of different people with varying needs. They are expert at helping the people we support to feel at ease and ready to try new experiences.
GREEN LIGHT STORIES: MEET THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT
MOVING INTO OUR YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROGRAMME
Our support doesn’t stop just because you’re getting older. We help secondary children transition into our young people programmes to ensure continuous support.
SOME MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
WHO WE SUPPORT
We work with children, young people and adults to provide inspired support through nature. Find out more about who we can help.
HOW WE WORK
For over 35 years we’ve seen the benefits of connecting people with nature. Unearth how we do it.