Growing a love of playing outdoors within local communities
What we do
Play Out Hartlepool encourages outdoor play and learning in many different settings and ways
Playgroups
We run playgroups outdoors and provide the footwear and clothing your child needs to take part. There are always lots of messy activities and water so make sure you wear old clothes!
Community Play
We support local residents to develop play on their streets by linking them with the 'Playing Out' movement. Our workers connect residents and councils together to temporarily close streets to traffic so children can play safely.
Learning through Play
Children are wired to learn through play and the outdoors is the best environment to do that. We run teacher led groups in schools that develop learning in specific curriculum areas through outdoor play and nature study.
Connecting with local environments
In areas where housing do not have gardens we help local residents to connect with parks and local green spaces.
We run nature walks in parks and help local communities to access spaces they may not have previously.
Play Power Course
A course to help parents, professionals...and everyone to understand and experience the power of play.
This involves observing and joining in with children's play and reflecting on our own play experiences!
Ready to find out more?
We are passionate about helping children and families to play outdoors together. All research shows that being outdoors is a positive for mental, physical and social health - and that there is a positive correlation between children's motivation to learn and outdoor play.
Whether you are a parent or work with children, get in touch to find out how we can play together with you!