Life-long learning with the Heritage & Learning Centre at Scampston Conservatory

Thanks to the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Heritage & Learning Centre at Scampston Conservatory has spent the last two years developing an educational and learning programme to meet the needs of the local community and beyond.

As we become more established, we are grateful for further grants and support from partners who include North Yorkshire County Council, The Capability Brown Festival 2016, Stronger Communities, Ryedale District Council and local schools.

Adult Learning

We pride ourselves on delivering a professional adult learning programme, both independently and with partners, offering learning opportunities in a range of exciting and interesting subjects. The programme is ever-developing and includes working with glass, water-colour painting, willow and textile crafts.

We also offer a series of evening lectures which have proven to be very popular, with experts sharing their knowledge a range of subjects, from gardening to history and the arts. You can find information about our adult educational programme here.

We are always looking to expand our adult learning offer and would like to hear from potential teachers and subject specialists. If you are interested and feel you can offer something new, please get in touch.

Schools

Our Schools programme is open to all schools.

For Primary Schools, we offer a programme of self-led visits which include a range of ‘hands-on’ activities for pupils (see below), introducing them to the world of conservation and nature study.

For Secondary Schools, our classroom and grounds can support teaching programmes in photography, art, travel/tourism and media studies. Please contact us and we are happy to support your lesson planning.

For more information, please do get in touch.

Facilities for School Groups

The Centre is fully equipped for school visits with toilets, a cloakroom, a classroom (for up to 35 children), a projector and a whiteboard. Outdoor facilities include horse shelters and an outdoor lunch area near the coach park. Sample Risk Assessments are available to help with planning your visit on request.

Outdoor Learning Programme for Schools

A program of outdoor ‘hands on’ curriculum-based workshops for KS1 and KS2 (some workshops can also be tailored for EYFS) delivered in our stunning range of outdoor areas. With all paid visits, we provide:

· Exclusive use of our Education room and/or outdoor education area

· Secure storage for bags and coats etc.

· Pre-visit planning meeting- to discuss risk management and the needs of your group

· Risk assessments

· Experienced and qualified leader

· Toilet facilities and space for Lunch

· Campfire treat included to end all visits (if desired)

Depending on your needs, these workshops can be adapted to suit the length of your visit, the topics being covered in class and the age and ability of your pupils.

All sessions will be tailored to the needs of your specific group.
Half day £4 per pupil (minimum spend £80)
Full day £7 per pupil (minimum spend £140)

Take a look below at what you might learn:

•Awe and Wonder Days (Science, Geography, History, Art, English, PE)

Cross curricular days designed to develop curiosity, nature connection, creative expression and outdoor exploration. Linked to a topic or theme of your choice.

•Season Explorer Days Spectacular Spring, Super Summer, Awesome Autumn or Wild Winter

Curriculum based learning linked to the season (examples -scavenger hunt, journey stick, nature crown, orienteering quiz, natural art, gardening, team challenges.

•Hands-on History (History, Art, Design and Technology)

Outdoor learning sessions using forest school and bushcraft skills to bring the past to life (examples- natural dyes and inks, fire lighting, campfire cooking, Victorian gardening, Roman catapults, Viking runes)

•Nature Scamps (Forest School)

Sessions aimed at exploring nature, taking responsibility, working together and learning practical skills in tool use, fire, shelter and rope.

•Habitat Hunters (Geography fieldwork, living things and their habitats)

Explore the woods, parklands and gardens, identify and classify animals and plants in their natural environment, read and record information on maps and plans.

•Lake lifecycle (Liviing things and their habitats)

Use pond dipping techniques to investigate and classify the amazing creatures that live in the lakes and learn about their life cycles.

•Terrific Trees/Fantastic Flowers (Plants, Geography fieldwork)

Identify and name plants and trees. Learn about the structure and life cycle of trees/flowering plants. Read and record information on maps and plans.

•Dengineers (Geography fieldwork, Design and Technology, Forest school)

Learn shelter building techniques, select a site, plan and build a den to set criteria.

•Marshmallow Challenge

Work together to build, light and maintain a fire to toast marshmallows for the perfect s’mores

Get in touch

To book a visit or to arrange a pre-visit to the Heritage Learning Centre, please contact us at either 01944 753105 or thebothies@scampston.co.uk