Winter holiday program

When children immerse themselves in nature, they explore, discover, take risks and learn about themselves, others, and the natural world.

Holiday program dates:

Thursday the 29th of June and 6th of July

Session times:

Morning: 9am - 12:00noon

Afternoon: 12noon - 3pm

Full day: 9am - 3pm

For children aged 5 - 12yrs old

Drop-off available for children 7yrs and older although care givers are welcome to attend. Children 6 years and younger must be supervised by a caregiver.

We follow the forest school philosophy where we provide the time and space for children to learn new skills through play. The aim is to promote children’s holistic development, which in turn fosters resilient, confident, independent, and creative learners. Benefits of which include: social and emotional development, physical fitness, love of nature, improved mental health, learning by experience, and exposure to manageable risk.

Our program activities may include:

Nature craft

Bow and arrow making

Bush and creek exploring

Shelter building

Whittling 

Nature weaving and so much more.

What to wear:

Clothes that will get wet and dirty

Creek shoes- although there may be times where kids are encouraged to go barefoot

Sun hat

Pack in a daypack:

Water bottle

Morning/afternoon tea and lunch if staying the whole day

Swimmers, rashie, small towel

Raincoat (if rain is forecast)

Spare change of clothes

Insect repellent

Journal and Pencils