Design and decorate a panda cub as part of the Schools and Community Groups Programme, and feature in our 2027 spring trail alongside the larger sculptures.
Limited spaces available for schools, nurseries, and community groups.
THEY’RE UN-BEAR-ABLY CUTE!
Cub Club
In a continually changing educational landscape, teachers and parents, schools and governors, young people and communities are increasingly becoming champions for the arts. Through our Schools and Community Groups Programme, schools and youth groups can create and decorate their own mini panda to become part of Panda Meander, a spectacular public art trail that will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors across Cambridge.
We’re asking you to raise £750 to take part in the programme. This covers the cost of your panda sculpture, along with transport, installation and logistics throughout the trail. Once the event is over, your panda will be returned to you as a permanent reminder of your young people’s creativity, teamwork and achievement!
The programme gives children and young people the opportunity to explore their creativity while supporting a range of cross-curricular learning opportunities, from art and design to sustainability, geography and fundraising.
But your panda will represent something even bigger. By taking part, your school or community group will be helping Panda Meander achieve its ultimate goal: raising funds to transform care for children and young people and help build the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Any funds raised above the cost of participation will directly support this vital cause, giving pupils the chance to make a real difference to the lives of local families.
Participating in Panda Meander is an opportunity for young people to experience the power of creativity, community and philanthropy first hand. Together, they’ll be part of a landmark event that celebrates imagination while helping create a brighter future for children across our region.
How it works
Why you should get involved
Curriculum-Linked Resources
We will provide engaging educational materials that explore art, storytelling, and local history, ensuring the project is not only fun but also enriching for students.
Showcase Your Talent
Once completed, the community Bear cubs will take pride of place in the city alongside the main trail, showcasing the imagination and artistic talents of our local young people.
A Lasting Legacy
At the end of the event, your school’s sculpture will return home, leaving a permanent reminder of your involvement in this incredible project.
Creating Young Changemakers
Participating in Panda Meander is an opportunity for young people to experience the power of creativity, community and philanthropy first hand. Schools, and their pupils, will be able to say they helped bring the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital to the region.
“The project allowed all the children and adults in our school to feel included and involved in an exciting large scale public event. A once in a lifetime event for many and we will never forget it.”
Little Paxton Primary School, Cows About Cambridge 2021
