Ropes, Knots + Shelters
- Latest Arrival
- Nature Play
- School Holidays
$0 – $51Child
This is ‘knot’ an ordinary play session
Learn some excellent knot skills to help you build teepees, shelters, thatched hideouts, tree dens and more! Children will have full supervised use of tarps, ropes, mallets and handsaws to build, create & most importantly – PLAY!
Remember the fun we used to have as kids in the outdoors climbing trees; rolling down steep hill; swinging on ropes; hanging upside down; balancing at heights; throwing rocks; spinning around as fast as possible just to see how dizzy you could get; playing with fire; and playing hide and seek over large areas?
If this is the kind of back to basics adventure you want your child to experience, The Wildlings Forest School may be for you!
SESSION TIMES & LOCATIONS
Monday, 16th September | 9am – 12pm | Boorabbin Picnic Ground Park (Wishart)
Wednesday, 18th September | 1pm – 4pm | Rainbow Forest (Fig Tree Pocket)
Friday, 27th September | 9am – 12pm | JC Slaughter Falls (Mt Coot-tha)
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Location
FAQs
- What to bring: Food, Water, Hat, Long lightweight pants to minimise the risk of bites and scratches, closed in shoes (we recommend aqua shoes, gumboots or canvas shoes they’re happy to get wet and muddy), sleeved shirt (no singlets), togs and towel, a spare change of clothes, wet bag to put wet clothes in, sunscreen, bug repellent, rain gear (if wet weather is expected)
- What exactly do the children do: Forest School provides children the time, space and tools to develop hands-on learning experiences in a completely natural setting. It’s a long term program that supports the holistic development of children through play, exploration and supported “risk taking” – such as using hand tools and climbing trees. The learning environment is completely guided by children and observed by the Forest School Leader.
- Do parents need to attend: If your child is seven (7) years old or older you are welcome to drop them off for their School Holiday Program. Children under seven (7) will require the active supervision of a parent or guardian
Guidelines, Cancellation, Terms
AGE: 7-15 year olds. Children under 7 years of age are welcome to join at the regular price under the supervision of a guardian.
WET WEATHER
A bit of rain is nothing to be worried about – it’s just a part of nature’s process. Most importantly children LOVE wet weather! It provides wonderful learning experiences but also opportunities for PUDDLE JUMPIN’ and MUDSLIDES! Just make sure you (the carer) are also dressed appropriately (such as: waterproof jackets, pants and gumboots) so you’re comfortable.
If the weather is deemed unsafe WE will contact YOU via email a MINIMUM of 2 hours before your session and you will be offered a credit. We’re REALLY good at reading the weather radar – trust us we work in a Forest!
ADDITIONAL NEEDS
The beauty and brilliance of Forest School is that it is completely child-led. Other than our initial safety briefing and “tool rules”, children require very little direction or instruction from Forest School Leaders. The learning environment that we create is guided by the child’s natural rhythm rather than rigid structure. Trust us, ALL children thrive in this kind of learning environment.
We can also work closely with your child and their carer (if they have one) at their first session to work out what feels comfortable and safe. We ask that you list any strategies and additional notes into their Medical Needs when booking. We also suggest arriving early to discuss strategies and needs with the Session Facilitator/Forest School Leader.
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