FSC Projects

The Eco Challenge Project

Eco Challenge is a three year project offering around 7500 pupils from 250 schools in 22 of the most disadvantaged urban areas of England the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural environment. It is funded through the Big Lottery Fund Changing Spaces programme. The Field Studies Council (FSC) is leading on the project in partnership with the Civic Trust.

Eco Challenge is an innovative programme offering Key Stage 3 (11-14 year old) students the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural environment through a range of adventurous, challenging and explorative activities in a safe and supportive environment.  There are two elements to the project a three night residential Eco Challenge experience at an FSC Centre followed three days of post course sessions in the schools grounds or local community in the term following the residential

A range of activities during the residential course and post course sessions will enable students to achieve the following outcomes

• Improved personal and social development skills including increased self confidence, awareness of self and others,  team skills and improved communication skills
• Increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of the natural environment
• Increased pride in local green spaces
• Increased awareness, knowledge and understanding of environmental and sustainable issues

This is a real opportunity for the FSC to reach out and engage with new communities and help these young people understand and enjoy the natural environment.

Schools involved in the Eco Challenge project can find out more at the Eco Challenge website: www.fsc-eco-challenge.org