3. Feeling Safe & Well
“There are no competitive activities - we are all
about learning about co-operation so children
and young people aren't put in a position of
'losing' in an activity at Woodcraft Folk. I
think this is important for the wellbeing of
children and young people who may be less
confident and indeed all children and young
people.”
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7. Why children & young people stay
involved
• They enjoy the freedom and support they get, the variety of activities, and
the variety of other children and people they meet. Also, mixing age
groups is a great thing (especially in hostel/camping weekends), as
opposed to school classes and most of the clubs.
• Sense of belonging, older young people describe it feeling like their family,
mixed groups who know each other well and provide something familiar
during time of change as teenagers, sometimes describe it as somewhere
where they can be themselves, friendships and each other probably more
than activities- camps and hostels
• This evening we took 22 Venturers to the park for BBQ and outdoor
games-they wouldn't go home-hung around and chatted long after session
finished.
• The camping, meeting kids from further afield than just their school an
neighbourhood, the activities.
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10. Why adults stay involved
• Because it's great. Once you experience it you
feel the need to share it with as many people
including young, children and old. Its like a big
family and it,s open to everyone.
• Strong sense of community. Enjoyment.
Friendships made. Feeling you're making a
difference to the lives of others and they are
having a positive impact on you.
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20. Getting more people involved
Young People
• Get to know other
Woodcraft groups – I didn’t
know there was anyone
else!
• Maybe advertising it as the
"green" alternative to the
others? The outdoor aspect
is definitely something more
parents are becoming keen
to encourage in their
children.
Adults
• Not well known in Scotland.
Some parents are put off by
the commitment involved
(which isn't as much as they
think!). I was really
pleasantly surprised to get
to go on free training
weekend - it made me feel
supported by the
organisation and more
confident to take part.
