One of the biggest questions parents ask before joining Outdoor Kids: what happens if something goes wrong? In this video, I walk through exactly how we keep kids safe during wilderness activities in Eastern Ontario. I'm a certified outdoor survival first aider, carry a full first aid kit, and have clear emergency protocols for every outing. Whether it's a scrape, a minor injury, or a weather change, you'll see how we handle it—and why parents are involved every step of the way. Join Outdoor Kids (Eastern Ont) for hands-on wilderness learning where your family builds real skills: fire-building, navigation, shelter, tool use, and wildlife tracking. https://youtube.com/shorts/5hyrpra_eLM?feature=shared

🌲 Welcome to a community built for parents who want to raise capable, confident kids through real-world outdoor skills 🌲 This space is all about helping parents teach hands-on skills—building simple wood projects, learning camping essentials, playing outdoor games, and reconnecting kids with the outdoors in a meaningful way. In a digital world, we’re here to support you with practical guidance, ideas, and encouragement so you can confidently learn with your kids, not just for them. If you believe time outside builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong memories, you’re in the right place. Come learn, share, and grow with us—your next outdoor adventure starts here. 👣🔥 Please post on here and let us know where you are from. 🧭 HOW THIS COMMUNITY WORKS (IMPORTANT) There are two valid paths here — and both are respected. 🟢 Free Members Some parents prefer to: - Learn quietly - Practice when time allows - Improve at their own pace That path is fully welcome here. 🔥 Participate in event (Optional + up and coming) Others rather hands on face to face learning : - More structure - Direct instruction - There is obviously be associated costs due to space/equipment rental or purchases - Coaching instead of trial and error Either this is is really all about enjoying the outdoors in a judgement free space. And I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and experience. I will also be including subject matters expects to participate in the face to face events. More to come on that. 👉 You never need participate in face to face events to belong. It’s about your preference, not pressure or obligation. So that’s it, I am Pat from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 🍁 Welcome.

In focus: Resilience and iterative problem solvingResilience helps children stay engaged when things do not work the first time. In a future shaped by AI, where tools and systems will change rapidly, the ability to test ideas, learn from setbacks and improve designs will become increasingly valuable. Children who see failure as part of the process are more likely to experiment, adapt and keep building. Parent primerThis activity will almost certainly involve towers falling down. That is the point. It can be tempting to stabilize the structure or suggest a better design, but try to resist stepping in too quickly. Your role is to encourage curiosity about what happened and support the next attempt. All you’ll needBlocks plastic cups or other stackable household items. If you're looking for a good all-round building set, this block set is a great option. How it works Gather several blocks cups or stackable items. Invite your child to build the tallest tower they can. Pause once the tower reaches a height they are proud of. Gently test the tower with a light tap or small weight. If the tower falls observe what happened together. Ask what might make the next tower stronger or taller. Encourage them to rebuild with one change in mind. Test the new version again. Repeat the cycle of building testing and adjusting. What to noticeYour child rebuilding quickly after the tower falls.Changes in design rather than repeating the exact same structure.Moments where they pause to think before rebuilding.Growing excitement when a new version improves. Extend the playAdd a small toy on top to test how much the tower can hold.Introduce a rule like using fewer pieces or building a smaller base.Challenge each other to design two different types of towers.Take photos of each version and compare the designs. Age modifiers Ages 3-4: Focus on stacking and celebrating effort rather than height. Ages 5-6: Ask simple questions about why the tower fell and what might help next time. Ages 7-8: Encourage experimenting with wider bases or different shapes.

In our children’s🙍🏿🙎🏿‍♀️learning📚 garden🍍🍊🍅🫜curiosity blooms, tiny seeds turn into tasty treasures, and every lesson is an adventure. 🌻🥕 We’re growing more than plants… we’re growing confidence, creativity, and future garden heroes — one sprinkle, one smile.

Hi folks. I just wanted to extended a warm welcome to @Veadeh V Harrington out first member from Africa. Veadeh is also working with kids on developing gardening/farming skills in his own community. So lots of common ground. Welcome 🙏 ⛺️ Stay rugged my friends.