Friluftslådan i Östergötland

More children and young people in Östergötland should have the opportunity to discover nature through play, learning, and outdoor activities. That is why Region Östergötland is participating in the Friluftslådan initiative, a collaboration between several stakeholders in the county, with the Östergötland County Administrative Board serving as the project owner.

The Friluftslådan contains equipment and educational materials that make it easier for schools to conduct outdoor lessons. Among other things, it includes camp stoves, tarps, fire starters, compasses, and equipment for nature studies. The boxes also contain ready-made activities and lesson plans, such as materials on the right of public access and outdoor safety.

Spending time outdoors in nature promotes physical activity, learning, and well-being. It also fosters a sense of community, inclusion, and greater knowledge of nature and the environment. Through the outdoor activity kit, children and young people also have the opportunity to practice practical skills that are valuable in everyday life and during crisis situations.

The outdoor activity kits are primarily intended for school classes from preschool through high school, but can also be borrowed by organizations for activities with larger groups. The kits are available at several locations throughout the county, including Naturum Tåkern and Naturum Sommen.

Read more about the project and find out where you can borrow an outdoor activity kit on the County Administrative Board’s website Outdoor Life in School – The Outdoor Activity Kit in Östergötland

The outdoor activity kits are a collaboration between the County Administrative Board of Östergötland, Motala Municipality, Norrköping Municipality, Ydre Municipality, Åtvidaberg Municipality, Region Östergötland, Fritidsbanken, Naturum Tåkern, Naturum Sommen, Skogen i skolan, and Friluftsfrämjandet Region East. The project has also been supported by the Diocese of Linköping.