Outdoors Resources for Children and Young People
Enable the children and young people in your worship community to meet Jesus outside in Creation! Whether your church is located in a town or city, or a quieter rural area, the wonders of nature, gifted to us by God, are all around us-if we only knew how to find them. Boldly suggest that the children and young people known to your church family, put down their phones and tablets and look up, down and all around, to seek the Lord who loves them, and to take time to be still, listening for His voice, speaking to them above the babble of their 21st century lives.
Bird Bingo Listen for and watch for a variety of native species, with ideas for discussion and prayer.
Caring for God's Acre Visit this website and use the resources to help children and young people to appreciate and understand the precious places surrounding your place of worship.
Mini Pilgrimage An introduction to the concept of pilgrimage, using an outdoor space close to your worship setting.
Dandelion Lion Template Channel Aslan! A craft activity for younger children, using the resources available in your location (Be creative-if you can't find dandelions, what else could you make use of?)
Eco Prayer Station Activities to encourage children and young people to consider their role in protecting our environment, using the parable of the mustard seed and ideas for focused prayer
Escape the Churchyard An activity for older children/teens/young adults (and probably fun-loving, puzzle-solving oldies too!)
Fumes or Futures A mindful activity designed to explore actions that tackle climate change
Pentecost Kite An Archway Trust resource to celebrate Pentecost
Planting a seed activity A Muddy Church resource provoking self-examination and discussion
Signs of Life A Kitchen Table Project resource for families, or any group gathered together outdoors
Top Tips for Walking with Children Prepare to plod-or run, hop, skip, or jump...or a combination of the above!
Wonder Walks You can walk anywhere! Download the activity sheets, read the bible passage and start exploring!
Wildlife Quiz (Click on the links to download the Quiz Sheet and wildlife information sheets which include ALL the answers! Display the wildlife information around your outside area so that everyone can find the answers!)