Developing skills and understanding in improving mental health and wellbeing

Well-being Programme for young people
Down to Earth offers life changing experiences through meaningful outdoor activities using natural materials and the natural environment. By focusing on a relationship-centred approach to learning and fostering wellbeing, our accredited six-eight week programme aids young people from diverse backgrounds in becoming healthy and confident individuals ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.

Participant Outcomes
- Develop confidence, resilience and empathy
- Identify the impact of the outdoors and exercise on physical and mental health
- Build positive relationships based upon trust and respect
- Face and overcome challenges and manage risk
Learning Outcomes
- Gain Agored Entry Level 3 health and Wellbeing Taster unit
- Improved well-being
- Improved social connection
- Improved connection to nature
- Improved understanding of sustainability
- Improved education outcomes
“I think it’s brill-doing things for other people, learning things like teamwork and building confidence. You don’t even realise it and without thinking, you’re learning life skills. I didn’t know anyone in the group before, but over the last couple of weeks, we’ve all become mates. I’ve really enjoyed all of it and we’re adding to the community. The skills we’re learning, I could turn this into an occupation or a hobby. I mean, this could really lead to something else.”
Example Thrive Programme Content
SESSION 1
- Welcome to site
- Site familiarisation activitities
- ‘Get to know you’ games
- Practical activity
- Reflection
SESSION 2
- Check in
- My Emoji – our inclusive Health impact app
- Team building activities
- Practical land management activity
- Stick carving workshop
- Agored Cymru Health and Wellbeing activity
- Reflection
SESSION 3
- Check in
- Fire lighting workshop
- Tool workshop – Build time
- Agored Cymru Health and Wellbeing activity
- Reflection
SESSION 4
- Check in
- Education in Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship activity
- Wood processing activity
- Agored Cymru Health and Wellbeing activity
- Reflection
SESSION 5
- Check in
- My Emoji – our inclusive Health impact app
- Adventurous activity
- Agored Cymru Health and Wellbeing activity
- Reflection
SESSION 6
- Check in
- Outdoor cooking- celebration time
- Course feedback and reflections
- Next Steps