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5 Easy Micro-Adventures to try this Summer

by Richard Wise
The term “micro-adventures” was made common by British adventurer Alistair Humphreys to describe a trip or experience that is short, cheap, easy and exciting. By removing the barriers that so often prevent people from exploring, such as financial cost, long lengths of time and lack of experience, micro-adventures encourage even...

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

by Richard Wise
With many students getting ready to sit their final Exams, thoughts of full time employment will already be on many of their minds. However, academic excellence won’t necessarily guarantee anyone their dream career, especially in today’s highly competitive job market. More and more, companies are placing a higher value on...

Targeting Archery in Outdoor Education

by Richard Wise
Archery is a standard feature of almost every adventure education experience, with many students often claiming it was their favourite part of a day or residential. But why in particular has this age old sport become such a staple in the outdoor pursuits industry? Archery through the Ages Having been...

5 ways Adults can Benefit from Team Building Activity Days

by Richard Wise
Whether the task involves cooking, sports or puzzle-solving, the idea behind team building activity days is to increase the sense of togetherness of those involved. We often focus on the needs of young people, but what about those of adults? The individual and the team benefits from these activities in...

5 Free Activities to Keep Young People Active in Winter

by Richard Wise
It is often thought that team building activities are best saved for the summer, however there are plenty of exciting games and challenges that are great for keeping young people active all winter long. With the cold weather still hanging around, we at WiseUp have outlined a few of our...

How Important are Group Dynamics?

by Richard Wise
When planning a WiseUp Team Building event, one of the most common questions we are asked by teachers is “How should we group the students?” As the combination of learners can greatly affect the outcome of the day, it’s a great question to be asked and one we are always...

The Financial Cost Of Outdoor Education

by Richard Wise
School residentials are always a memorable part of every student's education. For some, it will be the first time they have been away from home for more than one night at a time, whilst for others it's about trying exciting new activities. The financial cost of these trips can be...

5 Challenging Brain Teasers

by Richard Wise
At WiseUp Team Building, we are passionate about challenging mind and body, and setting people of all ages exciting problems to solve. Here we bring you 5 of our favourite brain teasers. See if you can work out the solutions without cheating! 1. The Dark Cabin Image Source: Pixabay You...

How To Encourage Quieter Young People To Participate In Group Activities

by Richard Wise
When it comes to group activities, it can often be a challenge to ensure that everyone feels comfortable to contribute and make their voice heard. Many educators struggle to ensure that more quiet students make friends and participate in activities, both in and outside of the classroom. At WiseUp, we...

How much exercise do young people need?

by Richard Wise
We hear a lot about the short-term physical implications of a lack of exercise. One in three children are now obese when they leave primary school (a statistic that we’d like to change!). But, looking beyond, what impacts does exercise have on the short-term mental and long-term physical and mental...

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