Outdoor Fun E-Book

Joanne Fergusson

• Herausgeber: Europa Edizioni
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Outdoor Fun is halfway between a book and a guide that aims to help families get outdoors, enjoy recreational activities, fresh air and physical exercise and rejuvenation.
It’s full of amazing hints and tips about planning, safety and recipes. 

Its key message is: “you don’t need to spend lots of money on outdoor adventure and fun. Quality time with each other, a positive attitude, some useful resources help make the outing great. Eat healthy fuel while you are outside enjoying nature and your family!”

Try to get outdoors as your family will benefit in many ways such as emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially. 
Gain confidence, absorb the sunshine’s Vitamin D and have fun!

Joanne Fergusson is a wife and mother of one child.
She lives in Queensland, Australia, near some great beaches. As a qualified teacher, she has taught many sports lessons, noticing how the kids enjoyed getting outdoors in the fresh air, participating in many types of physical activity. Growing up she had a lot of time spent outside playing and developing physical skills. This aspect provided fun and balance for her life. These days she continues to appreciate and enjoy a number of simple, inexpensive outings with her family and friends. Making cards and cooking are current hobbies she has.
Outdoor Fun is her third published book.

Leseprobe

Joanne Fergusson

Outdoor Fun

© 2021 Europe Books| London www.europebooks.co.uk | [email protected]

ISBN 9791220133623

First edition: January 2023

Outdoor Fun

I wish to dedicate this book to families that try to get outdoors as much as possible

Introduction

Everyone needs a good amount of fresh air and unscheduled recreation time. Such recreation is rejuvenating and provides opportunity for exercise and development of physical skills, curiosity, creativity and knowledge. Free fun playing also provides quality time to spend with others. Such quality time in nature is an essential part of having a healthy life. Fun play provides an important part of a child’s development.

When growing up, my energetic parents made it a priority to encourage us to have outdoor play. Going on family trips, outings and adventures was added to backyard fun. Going on family adventures is a definite alternative to spending time on technology. Although screen time may alleviate boredom for a while, getting out of the house prevents of any kind of sadness and restlessness. Enjoy and appreciate a different environment and watch how you can use nature and your five senses to calm and refresh yourself.

Make the outing fun!

The adventure doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or be full of too much activity. In fact, a lot of the outdoor adventures are free. Sometimes you can do more for nothing. You may wish to really slow down the pace and feel unhurried.

Breathe the air in slowly, while happily experiencing the present moment.

Sometimes you could be spontaneous, let go of scheduled time and get outdoors for the day where adventure awaits.

Keep essential items in the car (first aid kit for example) for the times you choose to be natural.

Studies say that hardly more than half of the population take part in outdoor activities. Studies also say that time outside is beneficial: nature helps to reduce anxiety, promotes creativity and adds to heart health.

Research also shows that experiencing nature boosts academic learning.

As a qualified teacher and tutor, I recognise that having outdoor recreation time allows for more quality learning time. I encourage my students to gain a good balance by including recreation time outside of work time.

Chapter One: Planning

(Who, what, where, when, why and how)

There will be fewer if not any problems if you plan in advance.

✓Planning tools: calendar, diary, note pad, pen. You can also get planning apps on your mobile. By recording outings on your calendar, you can see how often you get out and not feel overwhelmed by too many outings

✓Consider who will be going, where you will go, what to bring, when you will go, why you will be going and how you will get there

✓Find out how long it takes to arrive at the destination. Perhaps you may like to take the scenic route and or the quickest route

✓Visit or call a nearby information centre to ask for information about the place(s) you are going to. E.g., how long a particular walk goes for. Try to look for cheap or free deals

✓Grab brochures, pamphlets and a map of the destination.

✓Have enough money to pay for petrol, food, cost of the outing etc.

✓Do your own research about the outing you wish to go on

✓If the outing requires a booking, get your tickets well in advance. Consider child or other discounts. Pre book well

in advance if a popular place to go to Do you require a permit?

✓Plan the day: will you be out for the whole day?

✓Have a check of list for all the things that you need to take

✓Outings don’t have to be expensive. Look for ways to save

✓Have a family discussion where you can decide upon rules to agree on

✓Be aware of weather conditions for the days you are going outside.

WHO WILL BE GOING?

Just your family? A couple of other families and or friends? As you plan in advance you could invite them at least 2 weeks prior to outing.

WHATTOBRING?(Optional)

Aim to bring essential items, only what you need for specific outings. Wearing appropriate gear is a priority. (See below). If you want to bring pets, be organised as to what to bring and make sure the place you are visiting allow them to be there.

✓Sense of humour

✓Note pad, pen

✓An address book with vital phone numbers

✓Picnic carry bag(s)

✓Bum bags to carry e.g., phone

✓Cash/cards. Spare change for ice-creams

✓Digital or printed copy of tickets

✓Map

✓Compass

✓Torch

✓Watch: there are outdoor watches you can buy

✓Magnifying glass

✓Phone and charger (a portable phone charger can be useful)

✓Earphones

Note pad/pen/texts

✓Medicine

✓First aid kit

✓First aid book

✓Sun hats/caps