Stramash Outdoor Training

New post drop on our Substack! Hear from Graeme 👂🏼

Pathways to Progress by Graeme

Our latest substack is out. Hear from Graeme who co-heads our Elgin nursery with Joanne on reflections of their teams work currently ⬇️

Pathways to Progress by Graeme

Clue Drop 👇🏼

We think lots of you have figured out 🕵🏼‍♂️ who is going to be on the bus 🚌 for Mission Outdoor Play the Scottish Way 2027.... But just in case you haven't here is the final clue:

'This person literally wrote the book on why children need to be 'Free to Learn.' If you’ve ever felt like a 'Helicopter Parent' and wanted to 'Let Grow,' you’ve likely spent hours reading their work.'

Official announcement tomorrow ☺️

Want to join the waiting list... you can do that here:

Clue drop! Getting closer to the big reveal....

Clue 2: "He once wrote that the best thing he ever did for his son’s education was to stop trying to control it"

Who is joining Rusty Keeler and us on the bus in 2027???

Did you get it yet? 🤔

Curious about Mission Outdoor Play? Check out these great Earth Day reflections from Better Kid Care at Penn State Extension who came with us in March and some of the ideas they took home from a week in Scotland
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Stramash and Rusty Keeler have been sitting on some massive news for Mission Outdoor Play 2027. 🕵️‍♂️ Next year, we will be joined by a guest host on the bus, and we can't be more excited!

We aren't quite ready for the full reveal, but here is our first clue to help you guess:

"This person learned the most important lessons of their life not from a textbook, but from their neighbor, Ruby Lou."

Any guesses? Drop them below! 👇 Can't figure it out? Look out for more clues over the next few days.

🚀Mission Outdoor Play is BACK for 2027...... with a MYSTERY GUEST!!?

After the incredible success of our recent journey, we are officially throwing open the doors for Mission Outdoor Play 2027!

We’ve spent time reflecting, listening, and honing in on what made this year's trip so transformative. For 2027, we’re refining it with a more in-depth program designed to give practitioners, researchers, managers and policy makers the Scottish outdoor pedagogical experience of a lifetime.

International play expert Rusty Keeler and Stramash head of Nurseries Cameron Sprague on will host us once more for a journey across the Scottish landscape, this time with a mystery guest that we think you'll love!

Do you think you can guess who it is? Drop your ideas in the comments!

Are you ready to join the mission?
Sign up to the waiting list HERE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5rOUYp34e1efXo42m4-aRZ7wHxa9KdXm4_k-J8efmGVBF8Q/viewform

(no title) Complete Early Years Education In Nature

We have started a substack with the intention of sharing more long form thoughts on outdoor play. If you are interested in reading our first piece written by Cameron Sprague you can check it out here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stramashoutdoortraining/p/full-value-contract-theres-no-clause?r=83e2dx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Love the passion and seeing the ripples already from 'Mission Outdoor Play'

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the feedback from our first "Mission: Outdoor Play" tour has left us speechless. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

We went into this trip hoping to show a group of international educators the "Scottish Way" of outdoor play. We came home feeling like a family.

We’ve just finished reviewing the evaluations from our 25 participants (an amazing 84% response rate!), and the stories they shared are a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

Here’s a glimpse into the "Mission" experience:
💬 "It felt like family... reminding me that despite distance, our work is rooted in shared values."
💬 "My perspective on what is possible for children was completely blown wide open." 💬 "I’m coming home inspired to push further—so you better buckle up!"

The Highlights:

⭐ 19 out of 21 respondents gave the trip a perfect 10/10!
🙌 A massive shout-out to our hosting team and our legendary driver, Andy, who all received a 100% satisfaction rating for keeping the joy (and the bus) moving!
🌲 8 Nurseries in 7 Days: From the magical calm of Oban to the urban ingenuity of Baltic Street, we saw that high-quality play can happen anywhere.

What was the standout? For many, it was that unintentional moment of holding your breath —seeing children (and adults!) brave the heights and find their confidence. It’s about the agency we give our children: trading our fear for their freedom. 🪵🔥

To everyone who joined us: Thank you for bringing your passion to our hills and woods. This isn't the end of the trip; it’s just the beginning of what’s possible.

Tell us in the comments: Which of these photos makes you want to get outside and play today? 👇