All YHA articles
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News & IdeasYHA to inspire pupils with immersive nature experiences
The ground-breaking Generation Green project, launched by YHA to connect young people with nature, has led to the introduction of two experiences which immerse pupils in the natural world.
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News & IdeasYHA network fully reopens to schools thanks to Culture Recovery Fund
YHA (England & Wales) has fully reopened its network of youth hostels following the lifting of Covid restrictions and a grant of almost £1 million from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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News & IdeasChancellor Rishi Sunak sees £2.5 million Generation Green project in action
Chancellor Rishi Sunak visited YHA Grinton Lodge in his Yorkshire constituency to meet primary school pupils benefiting from a Generation Green-funded residential.
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News & IdeasNew YHA youth hostel opening in Cheshire
YHA (England & Wales), the charity which welcomes schools to more than 150 of its youth hostels for a range of breaks, will add another to its list with YHA Chester Trafford Hall.
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News & IdeasGeneration Green project set to create more nature opportunities for young people
A new project, Generation Green, is set to create new jobs, volunteer roles and apprenticeships to connect more than 100,000 young people with nature.
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News & IdeasYHA wants “young people safely back outside & connected to nature”
Anita Kerwin-Nye, head of strategy and engagement at the YHA, has said she wants more children back outside learning, as the charity prepares to reopen five sites later this year.
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News & IdeasHardship fund should be available for schools that have had trips cancelled
A coalition of not-for-profit school residential and educational providers has said more needs to be done to ensure that outdoor learning isn’t forgotten about.
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News & IdeasLegacy fund allows YHA to equip its hostels with new board games
Youth hostel guests can get some digital downtime during their stay with a new selection of board games.
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InterviewInterview: Alan Hinkes OBE on the huge positives that come with outdoor learning
STO’s Harry Rogers speaks to mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE about his work with the YHA and how taking children away from the classroom can have such a positive impact on their wellbeing.
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News & IdeasNew YHA hostels for school groups visiting Liverpool & Newcastle
The YHA has announced it has opened two new hostels in Liverpool and Newcastle, allowing pupils to stay overnight at an affordable price.
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News & IdeasVideo: Campaign launched by YHA to inspire outdoor adventures among children
The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) has revealed its new campaign, The Adventure Effect, which aims to get more young people experiencing the benefits of the outdoors.