What is the NOLA Award?
The National Outdoor Learning Award is a fantastic way to celebrate the achievements of children and young people as they take part in outdoor learning. It encourages personal growth, resilience, and a stronger connection with nature, making it a wonderful addition to any school or youth group programme. While it’s administered by the Institute of Outdoor Learning, we’re absolutely delighted that we can now deliver this.
Why Choose the NOLA Award?
- Develop Important Skills: Through fun and challenging outdoor activities, participants will build skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
- Nurture a Love for Nature: The award helps children and young people deepen their appreciation of the natural world.
- Celebrate Success: With certificates and recognition, every milestone is an opportunity to boost confidence and pride.
- Flexible and Inclusive: Suitable for all ages, abilities, and group sizes, the NOLA Award fits perfectly into your plans.
How It Works
The NOLA Award is incredibly flexible and can be completed in a single day or as part of a longer-term programme—whatever works best for your group! Participants complete a variety of outdoor activities, earning credits towards their NOLA Award. These activities:
- Help develop practical outdoor skills.
- Encourage reflection on personal progress and achievements.
- Highlight sustainability and caring for the environment.
Who is it For?
The NOLA Award is ideal for schools, youth groups, and community organisations looking to bring meaningful outdoor learning into their activities. It’s perfect for:
- School pupils of all ages.
- Scouts, Guides, and other youth groups.
- Family or community groups passionate about being outdoors.
Why Love Outdoor Learning?
With our years of experience and passion for outdoor education, we’re the perfect partner to help your group achieve their NOLA Award. Our qualified and enthusiastic team will deliver fun, safe, and enriching activities tailored to the award framework. We’ll help you create memorable outdoor experiences that really make a difference.
Let’s Get Started
Ready to start your outdoor learning journey with NOLA? Get in touch today to find out how we can work together to inspire, empower, and celebrate your group’s achievements in the great outdoors.
