Join us for a Bush Kids program at Royal Park, in Parkville. Situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People only 4 km north of Melbourne City Centre covering 188 hectares, Royal Park is the largest park near the CDB with vegetation almost exclusively Australian native, wetlands, billabong and a stunning Australian native garden with abundant birdlife, insects and wildlife to discover.

Our Bush Kids Forest School program incorporates hands on learning, adventurous play, bush walks discovering local flora and fauna. We introduce children to bush survival and bushcraft skills, how to safely use tools, incorporate ecological and nature connection games and how to become custodians of the natural world through the development of their love of nature. Bush Kids prepares children for the next stage of their lives and is a natural progression after Bush Playgroup with Eco Explorers.

This program is run by Emma who has a Master of Environment, specialising in ‘conservation and restoration’. Emma grew up in the Blue Mountains, amongst the gum trees, in the heart of a national park.

Our programs have been developed to give your child optimum opportunity to build their gross motor and physical skills through climbing, balancing, walking and fine motor skills during our craft activities. Research clearly shows that the more time your child spends in nature, the better they are prepared for school, both physically and emotionally.

Eco Explorers an all weather outdoor program so you need to make sure you bring and wear appropriate weather protection and clothing. Our program will only be cancelled in the event of an extreme weather warning; fire, storm, high temperatures and strong wind.

Ages: 3  – 6 years (siblings under 14 months are welcome to attend for free).

*Parents are responsible for their children at all times.