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Public Learning Destinations
 Sensory ActivitiesAges 5-16 This activity allows children to get in touch with their surroundings, by using their senses to appreciate the sounds, smells, textures and colours to be found in the Park. The activity is split into several pursuits, each focusing on a specific sense. By the end of this activity the aim is to help the group be more aware of their own senses. This activity incorporates National Curriculum subjects, Science and Art. Booking is essential - please email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk |  Terrific TreesHartsholme Country Park Ages 5-16 Between 1 & 2 hours Terrific Trees is aimed at improving children's knowledge of tree identifications, whilst also teaching them how to calculate the age, height and seed dispersal methods of trees. This activity incorporates National Curriculum subjects Maths, Science, Geography and Art. Booking essential - please email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk |  Halloween TrailHartsholme Country Park Ages 4 to 16. 12pm to 3pm, Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st October 2015 Only for the brave, prepare to be scared out of your skin on our creepy Halloween Trail, which will lead you if you make it to a delicious and ghoulish treat! The Halloween Trail takes place in the park area of the site and the children are asked to find 12 items by reading the clues on the trail sheet and following instructions! Booking essential - please email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk |
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 The Showroom - DodgeballAges: 7+years Friday: 5.45pm-6.45pm Learn: catching techniques, including the components of fitness needed for dodgeball. Dodgeball is a game that will improve all young people’s co-ordination and balance along with helping them to maintain a high level of stamina. It works on helping to improve the young people’s fine and gross motor skills. Dodgeball will also help the young people learn leadership skills and the importance of teamwork through playing in a team situation. T: 01522 508360 |  The Showroom - BoxerciseAges: 7+years 1 hour To learn the fundamentals of boxercise, and gain knowledge on improving ones own fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Friday 4.15pm-5.15pm High quality boxercise activities, with an ongoing learning of the Anatomy and Physiology of the body. T: 01522 508360 E: activities@theshowroom.org.uk. |  The Showroom - Little LeaguesThe Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY Ages: 4-6yrs 1 hour, £2.50 Saturday 9am-10am A series of games to help children with their motor skills, the aim of the session will be to teach young children the importance of team work through a series of team games. The session will help improve their balance, agility, and co-ordination skills. T: 01522 508360 |
 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - NettlehamBeavers (6-8yrs),Cubs (8-10.5yrs) Scouts (10.5-14yrs) Scout & Guide HQ, Vicarage Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln -Challenge yourself -Take part in outdoor activities including camps, cooking on fires, hiking etc. -Meet friends from all around the world or just next door -Travel & learn about new cultures -Learn & practice leadership -Have fun by learning in a non-formal setting, with songs, games, crafts & activities -Be yourself -Earn badges! Contact: trudy.connor60@gmail.com |  Hartsholme Country ParkOrienteering - 5-16yrs. 1-2 hours. Courses range from Beginner to Advanced, depending on age and ability. - Learn the concept of map reading and orientation. - Work as a team. - Have an adventure in a safe, fun environment! |  GoDance (Lincoln)21 Carlton Mews, Carlton Centre, Lincoln, LN2 4FJ Dance, Fitness and Performing Arts Studio - children's classes. Several classes available covering a wide range of exciting genres, including: - Primary, Junior & Senior Street - Ballet/tap - Ballroom and Latin - Musical theatre - Cheerdance - Freestyle/disco - Tap (please click the above image for more information) Learn new routines, gain confidence, get fit, and have fun! |
 Hartsholme Country ParkMini-Beast Hunt - 5-16yrs. Plan, make and set pit-fall traps for mini beasts. Collect, observe, sort and classify them! Investigate the mini-beast life of the woodland through a range of techniques such as leaf litter survey, pitfall trapping, tree shaking and observation. Ranger-Led or Self-Led. Contact - Email: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk Phone: 01522 873577 |  Storybook daysWhere? Nettleham Scout Hut and Nocton Village Hall Storybook days offer creative workshops inspired by well-known children’s books. Activities include drama, music, storytelling, crafts and games! Please visit the storybook days website for the most up-to-date events :) . |  Rock + Paper + Scissors2 St Martin's Street, Lincoln, LN2 1JA Sewing & Craft activities for children. Book online (click above image), or call: 01522 244363 Email: rockandpaperandscissors@gmail.com |
 Deans Sport & Leisure:Trampolining! Lincoln College, Monks Road, LN2 5HQ - Ages 5+ -1 hour session. Friday 5.30pm, term time. Trampolining course, to develop individual’s trampolining skills and teach a range of different techniques and skills on a trampoline. Open to all skill levels whether beginner to intermediate to advanced, the trampoline course helps develop individuals skills on a trampoline including different jumps, twists and turns. Call: 01522-876373 for more details. | Hartsholme Country ParkHistory Hunt: 5-16yrs. Step into the past & follow the History Hunt map & discover the fascinating history of Hartsholme Country Park! During the activity you are taken back in time to 1800s & the time of the Shuttleworth local manufacturers of agricultural machinery. Ranger-Led or Self-Led. Contact - Phone: 01522 873577 E-mail: hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk |  Egg Box Youth TheatreLincoln Performing Arts Centre - University of Lincoln (from September 2015) Term Time Only: Shout: 7-11 years (Fridays 6pm-7pm) Loud Mouth: 12-18 years (Fridays 7.15pm - 9pm) If you want to sing or write songs, dance or choreograph, be a stand-up comedian, a musician, write sketches, direct, produce or learn more about backstage - there's a place for you! Everyone is welcome on our creative journey! Open to all abilities! £3.50 per week. |
 I AM Project*Coming Soon!* Year 6s. To be arranged via your school. Learn all about film-making, and create an unforgettable end-of-school memory! |  Attend a Theatre Show! (Secondary)11+ (age recommendation varies) 50mins - 2 hours (variable) - Theatre shows inspire children to engage in the Arts - Opportunity to see plays studied on the syllabus; complementing the National Curriculum for English and Drama - Participate in post-show discussions - Develop critical thought Shows take place throughout the year and range from traditional plays, to modern classics and contemporary new writing. Many shows are accompanied by a post-show discussion led by a university lecturer |  Attend a Theatre Show! (Primary)3+ (age recommendation varies, depending on the show) 50mins - 2 hours - Family-friendly theatre shows inspire children to engage in the Arts - Experience and discover new art-forms, develop new interests and raise aspirations - Develop social skills - Feed your imagination and stimulate creativity Shows take place throughout the year and range from contemporary retellings of your favourite fairy-tales to meeting your best-loved characters from Milkshake and CBeebies. |
 Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse- All ages Thornton Abbey's enormous & ornate fortified gatehouse is the largest & amongst the finest in England. This N.Lincs tourist attraction is the ideal way to spend a day. Discover the turbulent lives of its former residents & try to spot the local wildlife, the more modern inhabitants of the abbey ruins. Why not visit nearby St Peter’s church & unlock the Buried Lives exhibit. Livestock likely to be present on site and access path. -Thornton Curtis, Ulceby, DN39 6TU |  soundLINCSCreative, innovative music making opportunities. Ages: 5-14 Children will get the opportunity to experiment with many forms of sound-making and ‘go on a creative journey which transforms THEIR ideas and experiences into unique and wonderful music!’ T: 01522 510073 Click the above image to see soundLINCS's current projects and activities available. |  Forestry CommissionDiscover Your Forest! Visit a local Forestry Commission forest, complete an activity sheet, send it to learning.england@forestry.gsi.gov.uk and earn a stamp for 2 hours of learning! Forests in Lincolnshire include: Chambers Farm Wood, Stapleford Woods, Willingham Woods, Tuetoes Woods, Twyford Wood and Bourne Woods. Click the above image for more information, and for more activities! |
 RuddocksMixed Art/Craft Workshops - 5-11 years - 1-3 hours per activity Selection of activities, including: textiles, sculpture, painting and crafts. Learn new skills, show progression inn your work, get creative and work in a group! |  Curious about...?If you're curious about the town or city that you're visiting, you'll love our self-guided walks which take you to the most fascinating areas - download them, or we'll post them to you. You'll discover what's important, at your own speed, and level of interest. - All ages - Lincoln, Newark and more! - Click the above image for more info. |  Lincoln City Gymnastics ClubGymnastics for ages 4+ Duration: between 1 and 7 hours, depending on age and ability - Recreational and squad training for gymnasts of all ages and levels of ability. - Train on asymmetric bars, balance beam, floor, and vault. - Air track and trampettes. - Boost self awareness, social skills and confidence. For more information, click the above image or email: info@lincolncitygymclub.org |
 Rand Farm Park, Rand, Lincoln- Bottle feeding lambs or calves* (calves all year round, lambs Feb-June) - Farm visit and animal quiz - Milking activity* Ages 5+ Gives children first-hand experience in handling, feeding and taking care of real farm animals, teaching the importance of farms and what it involves to run or work on one. Gives children an insight into young animals and their needs. *activities subject to availability and may need to be prebooked Contact: 01673 858904 |  Lincoln Cathedral- Cathedral Explorers Pack (activity trail around the Cathedral using objects to make the visit more interactive) - Children's Trail (activity trail around the Cathedral) Ages: 5-12 Learn about the history and the beauty of Lincoln Cathedral in a fun and engaging way. Encounter the Cathedral as a place of Christian worship and an important part of Lincolnshire and the UK's historical and cultural heritage, completing an enjoyable activity sheet by visiting different parts of the cathedral. |  Koku-Ryu Martial ArtsMartial Arts Training, including Karate, Self-Defence, Conflict Management, and more! - Koku-Ryu Martial Arts, Unit 22 Island Carr Road Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8PD - Ages 3+ - Learn Martial Arts in a fun yet structured way, allowing you to develop key core values such as manners, respect, discipline determination and more. - Click the above Koku-Ryu picture to visit their website and get more information! |
 School Newspaper ProjectThe University of Lincoln School of English & Journalism School Newspaper Project -7-18yrs -Introduces school students to journalism & newspaper production. Giving them a taste of working in a real newsroom, writing their own stories & working with professional journalists & undergraduates to produce their own newspaper, which is then printed professionally. To be booked with Tim Greenfield at tgreenfield@lincoln.ac.uk -Takes place at host schools/colleges or at the University of Lincoln. |  Tennyson Research CentreAlfred Tennyson, celebrity poet, at your age, in Lincolnshire. Ages: 9-14yrs Look at Tennyson's library, his storybooks, homework, atlases, medical dictionary and maths books. Compare his world to yours. Learn how to handle archival materials appropriately. Match the famous Tennyson quote with where you can find it today! To book the activity, email: Tennyson@lincolnshire.gov.uk |  Guildhall, LincolnExploring Lincoln’s local history and politics. Age Range: 5-11yrs Duration: Flexible Every week there are public guided tours on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. which children can attend. However, if they wish to learn about politics or have/ arrange a committee meeting, they can contact the Charlie from the Civic Team beforehand. Contact - Charlie Powell T: 01522 873507 E: Charlotte.Powell@lincoln.gov.uk |
 The Showroom: Theatre SchoolTheatre School Drama Class Hollywood Stars: - Ages 8-16yrs -Hollywood stars Wednesday 4-6pm: £3.50 Theatre School Main School: - Wednesday 6-8pm. - Cost: £3.50 for members Bright stars - 8-11yrs Shooting stars - 12-18yrs For more info, or to book call Lizzie on 01522 508360 |  The Showroom: D of E Award (bronze)The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award has 4 sections: volunteering, physical, skills, and expedition. You get to choose what activity you do for each section, and 3 months is required to complete the sections. For 1 hour a week, you meet at the Showroom to complete your paperwork and develop skills required for the expedition, such as cooking and map reading. Can lead to Silver and Gold DofE award. Age Range: 14-25yrs Contact: T: 01522 508360 E: fiona.moon@theshowroom.org.uk |  The Showroom: ParkourLearn the basic movements of Parkour, involving a number of technical Running, Jumping and Climbing movements. Learn the technical aspects and develop your own movements. Improve your general fitness, strength, agility, stamina, coordination and spatial awareness. You might also want to do an AQA Award in Parkour! Age Range: 6+ yrs Duration: 1-2hrs, duration flexible. For more info, call 01522 508360 or email Joe at Joe.Hicks@theshowroom.org.uk (Photo by Joe Hicks) |
 The Showroom: ClimbingGradually learn climbing techniques, working through various difficulty levels of climbing wall. Learn the essentials of climbing, including health and safety through the safety briefing and learning how to use climbing equipment. For the more experienced, there is the opportunity to work through the NICAS award scheme to achieve a recognised qualification, or a climbing GCSE through some schools. Age Range: 7-17yrs Duration: 1-2hrs (flexible) For more info, click on the image above! |  Heritage LincolnshireArchaeology After-School Clubs - 6-11yrs - 6 one-hour sessions (flexible) organised on request via school. - An introduction to archaeology and how it can be used to find out about life in the past. Includes a range of enjoyable and engaging after-school activities, challenging children to look at their environment in new ways. Develop interpretation of evidence & team working skills. - Contact Ian Marshman - ian.marshman@lincsheritage.org 01529 461499 for more information. |  The Collection, LincolnFamily Fun Days Ages 4-18+ - Posterngate 4 September - Spooky Day 27 October Click the above image for more details. |
 Lincoln CastlePrison Escape! (1 hour) 8+ (minimum 6 children) Learn about Victorian history in a fun and interactive way, through a team game. Work out how Joseph Ralph escaped from prison! Buildings Bingo! (1 hour) 8+ (minimum 6 children) Be introduced to historic buildings, what they are made of, and what can go wrong with them. Small prizes will be available for every thing found in buildings bingo! For more information or to book a place, please contact Sally: Sally.Bleasdale@lincolnshire.gov.uk |  Monks' Dyke Tennyson CollegeAges: 10-14 Open to: MDTC Year 7s and 8s, and 10-11year olds who have a Children's University Passport from their own school. - Learning to Code Club - learn how to code by designing games! - An Introduction to Coaching and Leading - Health and Well-Being Programme For more info, call 01507 606349, or click the above image! |  Lincoln Drill HallTheatrical Workshops and Shows - View incredible shows, get involved, get creative, and broaden your horizons! Please click the above image for more information :) ! |
 Stagecoach Theatre Arts - HykehamFor almost 25 years their drama academy & musical theatre classes have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills. Not only do they teach the tools to sing, dance and act, but most importantly to have fun as well! Suitable for ALL abilities, Stagecoach offers the chance for kids to pursue a career in the arts or simply just to learn some new skills to share with friends and family. Age Range: 4-18yrs Click the Stagecoach logo for more details. |  artsNK youth dance programmeRegular drop-in dance classes are held at the North Kesteven Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, LN6 9AX, consisting of: – Freefall Contemporary Creative Dance – Balance Children’s Creative Dance – Fr33 Steppers Break Dance – redXjnr Hip Hop Dance – Descend Contemporary Creative Dance – Aerial Silks and Hoop Click on the artsNK logo for more info! |  Lincoln Medieval Bishops' PalaceStanding in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the Medieval Bishops’ Palace was once among the most important buildings in the country! Explore the site by their guided audio tour, see the undercrofted East Hall and also the chapel range and entrance tower built by Bishop William Alnwick, who modernised the palace in the 1430s. Once you have explored, don’t forget to ask for an ‘English Heritage’ stamp in your passport! |
 Lincoln Gymnastics Club*Membership Only* - waiting list exists - Pre-School - 18yrs - Participate in recreational or competitive artistic gymnastic training. - Click above logo for more details |  HuntfunExplore local attractions and exciting places of interest and open your eyes to things that you might normally walk straight past! Visit their website for more details by clicking the above image. |  Halfords Bike WorkshopsTritton Road & Carlton Centre: – Improve your skills and understanding of basic bike maintenance – Help you to see how regular maintenance helps you to cycle safely – Encourage you to enjoy cycling, get out there and get fit! Age Range: Between 7 and 11 years old accompanied by an adult How Long Will it Last? 1 hour Halfords Places are limited, and must be booked online at Halfords Bike Club website (click above logo). |
Potential Learning Destination?
If you can think of somewhere that you believe would make an ideal LCU Learning Destination, send them to us! All that they need to do, is complete one of our validation forms satisfactorily. Once an activity is validated we can pop it onto our website and we will give them a stamp to stamp children's passports and a Learning Destination sticker! We also have a bunch of lovely Student Volunteers from the University of Lincoln who can help to validated and run the activities!
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