Ranger in a Bag at Haldon Forest Park

Your next class trip is in the bag

Help your learners become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use resource pack for ages 4-11. 

 “This has been a breath of fresh air for the year 6’s" (Mrs Kerr, Year 6 teacher)

Our bags support you to deliver learning about forests at your own pace with experiential activities, scenarios and role play. Packed with practical tasks, they are curriculum linked and flexible to fit a range of learning outcomes.

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“The chance to be free and use their imagination has been the best part.” (United Schools Mental Health Lead)

Each bag contains:

  • equipment, games and resources
  • activity sheets and instructions
  • health and safety guidance
  • plenary activities

How to use Ranger in a Bag

“It has been a peaceful day and was fun.” (Year 6 pupil)

We recommend half a day to get the most out of this activity. If you’re planning a full day visit, you can add a second bag, or use our free learning resources.

Ranger in a Bag is suitable for children aged 4 – 11, with enough resources for 35 children. They cost £35 per bag + VAT and £15 per extra bag +VAT.

Available year round, book by emailing haldon.rangers@forestryengland.uk

Free pre-visit sessions with a member of Forestry England staff (when available) can help you plan your visit, go through the backpacks and look around the site.

Choose from four Ranger in a Bag themes

Trainee forester

Links to Science and Maths.

Pop on your hard hats and hi-vis vests and explore what it takes to be a trainee forester. Discover how to calculate the age and height of a tree and discuss why cutting down a tree isn’t always a bad thing.   

Trainee woodland artist

Links to Art and Design, and Maths.

Discover how artists are inspired by nature. Your class will take part in a series of activities that explore the natural shapes, textures and colours found in nature. Then they will create their very own pieces of artwork from natural materials found in the forest. What will your class’s art exhibition include? 

Trainee wellbeing champion

Links to PSHE and PE.

Life can be challenging at times. This pack helps young children to explore different techniques that will help them to feel relaxed and calm. Providing them with their very own toolkit to deal with everyday worries. Have a go at some woodland stretches that boosts physical and mental wellbeing, take a forest walk and carry out a grounding exercise to help you feel calm. 

Trainee ecologist - woodland minibeasts

Links to Science and Maths.

Why is it important to survey forest habitats and monitor animal species? Discover the answers by becoming trainee ecologists for the day. Using the equipment provided carry out a minibeast survey and record your findings, create a forest food chain and find out why Forestry England’s favourite microhabitat is decaying wood. 

 

Ranger in a Bag video created in partnership with Shy Guys Studios