Rewild, Reconnect and Reset Workshop
Drama In The Woods
We all know there are huge benefits to living in this digital age, with information at our fingertips or the ability to connect with friends and family, wherever they are in the world, at the push of a button. But for many children and teenagers, spending hours a day on a device has become a default setting. And getting young people outside, in nature, can prove at times to be a battle.
We know that reconnecting with nature is proven to promote well-being. And our Drama in the Woods Rewild, Reconnect and Reset days do just that. Run by highly experienced practitioners, who have been leading workshops for young people for more than 20 years, Drama in the Woods provide bespoke projects for each educational institution to ensure that every student involved has the most wonderful and memorable experience.
Every project aims to create a safe environment to allow all participants the opportunity and freedom to explore their own creativity. Meaning they come away from our projects feeling invigorated, empowered and inspired, yet at the same time, calm and connected.
Workshops cover a range of skills, drawing upon the natural environment to deliver activities that connect the young people to each other and to the nature around them.
Drama in the Woods fuse outdoor education, forest school and open-air theatre, so there are plenty of activities for every individual, whether they enjoy drama or not. There is a focus on team building and problem solving tasks in groups, as well as large team running games on the field or (where possible) in the woods.
The day will start with our ‘Rewild’ activities that get your young people running. This includes large team games and activities like Capture the Flag, Stamp Run and Commando. Many of these activities have a competitive element, but mostly are designed to encourage collaboration and team work. Whether groups win or lose, it is a shared experience that draws on each individual’s strengths.
After lunch we focus on Reconnecting, with open-air theatre games and tasks that are designed to promote confident speaking, expression, energy, positive group dynamics, inclusivity and tolerance. Here members are encouraged to share ideas and work together to present them.
Throughout the day there are options for students to take part in open-air drama workshops or woodland art sessions, should they prefer quieter, more focused activities.
As we reach the last session of the day, there is an emphasis on Resetting. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect as they take part in mindful activities such as den building.
Drama in the Woods can tailor and focus their workshops on specific areas, as required by each institution.
This is a non-stop, action-packed day for all Key Stages! And if it rains, we simply take it all inside!
Teacher Checklist
Risk Assessments
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: London & South East, East of England, South West
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Activities include:
- Outdoor team games and activities
- Fun open-air drama tasks and games
- Mindful woodland art and craft activities like clay faces and sculpture making
- Group tasks and activities like den building and rope swing making
Key skills:
- Develop collaboration, negotiation and team work skills.
- Encourage participants to share ideas, both as individuals and as a team.
- Build confidence and empower young people.
- Promote self-expression, develop ensemble and teamwork.
- Encourage key social interaction and improve communication skills.
- Encourage inclusivity and tolerance.
- Outdoor team games and activities
- Fun open-air drama tasks and games
- Mindful woodland art and craft activities like clay faces and sculpture making
- Group tasks and activities like den building and rope swing making
Key skills:
- Develop collaboration, negotiation and team work skills.
- Encourage participants to share ideas, both as individuals and as a team.
- Build confidence and empower young people.
- Promote self-expression, develop ensemble and teamwork.
- Encourage key social interaction and improve communication skills.
- Encourage inclusivity and tolerance.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Citizenship Workshop
Team building Diversity and Inclusion Personal development and resilience
Throughout the workshops, all participants are encouraged to share thoughts and ideas. All ideas are listened to and considered as groups collaborate. We strive to ensure every participant feels valued, with tasks and activities that rely on good communication and team work in order that they be successful.
Performing Arts Workshop
We believe the performing arts are for everyone. Through drama tasks and activities like improvisation and devising, participants develop a range of skills, including confident speaking, self-expression, ensemble, listening and accepting ideas, collaboration. At the same time, we create opportunities for individuals to develop their performance skills in a non-pressured, fun way.
Art Workshop
Printmaking Sculpture Design Craft
The Drama in the Woods art and craft activities encourage self expression and participants to explore the natural world around them. Drawing on the many natural resources available, participants take part in activities like clay faces, woodland art pictures and sculptures, shadow drawing, leaf crowns, nature jewellery or mobiles, puppet making and much more. All of these activities promote mindfulness and well-being.
PSHE Workshop
Anti-bullying Teamwork and resilience Mental health and awareness Right and Wrong Diversity and Inclusion
Many of the Drama in the Woods activities are designed to promote positive social interaction. Throughout every workshop or activity, participants will be required to consider others. Tasks that require participants to navigate and problem solve together and then reflect on how successful they were and why. Promoting positive relationships, based on mutual respect and trust.
Wildlife Workshop
By spending a day outside, in nature, participants inevitably become more aware and sensitive, and ultimately curious, about the wildlife whose space we are sharing. Whether that is tiny insects under a log a group might want for den building, or a city fox out scanvenging for food. The wildlife is everywhere and can be drawn on for inspiration, whether thats for a piece of art or to use as a character study. This, in turn, often leads to participants having a greater respect for the wildlife around them.
Team Building Workshop
So much of the Reconnect, Rewild and Reset day is about promoting positive group dynamics and developing social skills in a safe and fun environment. Therefore, a range of fun, team building activities and tasks have been designed to get your students working together in a positive, respectful, collaborative and productive way. Amongst others, activities include den building, rope swing making and problem solving tasks.
Forest School
What size groups do we cater for?
Small groups (10-15 students)
Whole classes (25-35 students)
Whole year groups (50-250 students)
Whole classes (25-35 students)
Whole year groups (50-250 students)
Access for visitors with disabilities
Our team are experienced in working with children with a range of disabilities and we continue to adopt new and innovative approaches to supporting young people with a range of needs.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Our team are all trained in working with children with SEND and we promote inclusion, equality and diversity in all of our work at Drama in the Woods. Our team are experienced in working with children with a range of SEN and disabilities and we continue to adopt new and innovative approaches to supporting young people with a range of needs. We promote inclusion, equality and diversity in all aspects of our work at Drama in the Woods.
Anything else?
Although we will endeavour to work outdoors in every workshop, sometimes our great British weather can get the better of us. All our workshops are designed to work indoors as well as outdoors. However, we are also used to working in all kinds of weather (we have performed in snow before) and we always let the school decide if they would like their students to work inside if the weather turns.
- Our workshops run March to October.
- Our workshops run March to October.
Who are Drama In The Woods?
Drama in the Woods is an open-air theatre company who offer events and projects to children and young people at various outdoor locations across the UK. All projects are delivered to promote self-expression, self-confidence, social connections and well-being, all whilst reconnecting with nature. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their creative, performance, design and team building skills within the project. Our focus is firmly on fun, and we guarantee your students will have the time of their lives.
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