Clearbrook Wild Child Events
Our first event was back in April and was a Make Your Own Bow & Arrow session on the moors. We expected 20 children might attend, we hoped for 30, what we got was 70 children, plus accompanying adults! For two glorious hours, the moor was packed with children with home-made bows and arrows, pretending to be Robin Hood or Merida from Brave. I spent most of my childhood out and about and I wanted my daughter to be able to enjoy the same activities. Since having a daughter, I have become much more aware of the subliminal gender stereotyping that little girls face. The Wild Child project hopes to show girls and boys that outdoors stuff isn’t just a ‘boy’ thing. It is, if you like, one dad’s heroic resistance against the relentless onslaught of pink!
All our events are completely free, and open to boys and girls of all ages, from toddler to teenager. However, ALL children must be accompanied by an adult, who is responsible for their children’s safety. You don’t have to live in Clearbrook and children are welcome to bring friends along.
Jamie Lee - Clearbrook Wild Child
info@clearbrookwildchild.co.uk
For more info visit www.clearbrookwildchild.co.uk or like our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/clearbrookwildchild
Stargazing with Meteors and Shooting Stars - 12 August from 8:30pm
We’ll be heading out onto the moors to watch the annual Perseids meteor shower. We’ll meet at Clearbrook Village Hall (postcode PL20 6JD) at 8:30pm and be joined by local charity group Dartmoor Skies, who will be bringing their telescopes. Bring a torch, warm clothes, food, drink, camp chairs, blankets etc as it may get cold. If you’ve got a telescope or binoculars, bring them too! Obviously, this event is weather dependent, so please visit our Facebook page in advance for updates at www.facebook.com/ClearbrookWildChild.
Blackberry Jam and Pancakes on a Camp Fire - 2 September from 2pm
We'll pick blackberries on the moor, then build a fire and make our own pancakes and blackberry jam. Bring a bucket or tub for picking the blackberries and bramble-proof clothes. Meet at Clearbrook Village Hall (postcode PL20 6JD) at 2pm.
Hallowe'en: Mad Science at Frankenstein's Laboratory - 28 October from 2pm
We'll carve pumpkins, make witches’ brew and do some mad science in Frankenstein's lab. Prize for the best costume. Meet at Clearbrook Village Hall (postcode PL20 6JD) at 2pm.