What it is: An indoor activity centre and sleepover venue in central
London giving children an experiential awareness of ecology and
recycling through interactive games and settings
Goals: To show children how they relate to and impact upon the
environment around them
Funding: 70,000 a year from the Girl Guides Association and small
entrance fees
Contact: Kirsty Palmer, centre manager, 020 7834 6242
Icando is just a few hundred yards away from Buckingham Palace in the heart of London, but visitors to the indoor centre engage in a world that is miles away from its rarified setting. Once inside the former Girl Guide heritage centre, children are encouraged to be imaginative, solve problems, and understand ecological and environmental issues through a combination of educational and fun interactive games and settings.
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