The BE ACTIVE in the Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) program promotes the importance of outdoor learning in the lives of young children by connecting them with nature.

Outdoor Learning Environment in Alamance County

The Alamance Partnership for Children's Outdoor Learning Environment offers children an opportunity to connect with the natural world. 
We are thrilled to announce our Outdoor Learning Environment gained new great structures. These are two tree houses with a rope bridge (a wonderful place to perfect child’s balance and gain muscle strength) and a magical, whimsical fairy house, stirring up children’s imagination. We also added an easel for the budding artists. 
The Outdoor Learning Environment is open to the community and free to use any time. We feature:
  • a water flume
  • swinging bridges
  • spider web
  • mud kitchen
  • tire swing
  • teeter totter
  • and more!

For more information, please contact Monika Marszalek Early Childhood Specialist/Outdoor Learning
 (336) 513-0063 Ext.107
 mmarszalek@alamancechildren.org
 
The Outdoor Learning Environment is open every day year round. Come visit and explore with your child. 
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The grape vines are full of muscadines in our Outdoor Learning Environment!
Is there anything better than eating freshly picked fruit?
Kids of all ages can benefit from going to pick their own fruit.
Picking your own grapes is a fun and rewarding experience for children.

Benefits of Outdoor Play

  • Reduces stress- in both children and adults
  • Improves attention functioning
  • Reduces ADHD symptoms and improves concentration
  • Promotes self-confidence
  • Advances physical fitness and gross motor development
  • Reduces sickness rates
  • Increases self-regulation
  • Supports reasoning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Produces positive social relations between children
  • Gives opportunity to practice newly acquired skills
  • Unstructured play