The
Woodcraft Folk is a national educational charity, established in 1925,
for boys and girls. It aims to create a world built on equality, friendship,
peace and co-operation.
The
organisation has four age groups: Elfins (ages 6 to 9); Pioneers (10 to 12);
Venturers (13 to 15); and District Fellows (16 to 20). There are about 18,000
members throughout the UK in around 600 local groups.
Woodcraft
Folk groups meet weekly for a varied proramme including games, drama, craftwork,
singing and dancing as well as following an educational programme. Hiking,
hostelling, and camping are also undertaken at weekends and during holidays.
There
is an emphasis on co-operation and empowering young people. Young
people are involved at all levels of decision-making within the organisation,
from setting their own programme at group nights to attending the Annual Conference.
Sust 'n' Able
is
is a programme of education for sustainable development. It aims to increase
awareness of: