By Isle of Wight Observer
Brownies from the 4th Sandown pack and their leaders have been climbing high recently thanks to fun adventures organised by the Kingswood Centre in Bembridge.
After spotting the chance of experiencing new activities such as wall climbing and Aeroball, a cross between trampolining and basketball, the Sandown unit could not wait to get going.
Kingswood welcomes outdoor learning groups from schools and other organisations to join them for talks and activity taster sessions. This event, ‘Inspiring a resilient mindset’, was a free educational session and the centre’s head of impact and learning,
Dr John Allan, shared research-informed, practical ways to develop resilience and a growth mindset in young people, According to Dr Allan, combining interactive outdoor learning and reflection helps young people to thrive, think more clearly, and support a journey of personal growth in their everyday lives.
A total of 23 Brownies, one leader and nine adults from Sandown attended with four adults undertaking the training, whilst the others looked after the girls for the first session. For the rest of the time everyone was together to enjoy the activities.
All the Brownies had fun taking part in Aeroball, indoor climbing wall, problem solving and the Leap of Faith, jumping from the top of a 10-metre (11-yard) pole to catch a trapeze.
Angela Smith, leader of the 4th Sandown Brownies said: “The time spent at Kingswood was brilliant.”
