Leave No Child Inside Summit ’08 Notes: Beyond SLE: Creating unstructured play *after* the formative years

Create unstructured play for teenagers and adults. Use nature play as a context for coping in times of crisis, or daily living.

Group:
Doreen Whitley, Audubon
Linda Pettit, Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District and TREE
Steven McCaw, retired teacher
Paul Lane, City of Pickerington
Christa Hein, Stratford Ecological Center
LaShawn Capito, Central Community House
Vicki Kohli, Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District

Essences/Main Ideas
Natural retreat
Including environmental ed in social services – “time of crisis”
How do we create these experiences?
What is the angle? (parenting = connection) – context for crisis
Is there a need to reach this audience?
(illegible) crim.?

Next steps for small group:
Matching outdoor experiences/environmental education with social services
Identifying audiences/captive groups
Parenting/medical connection
Identifying emotional experiences
Link environment with faith-based groups

Recommendations to Steering Committee:
Leave nobody inside!