It’s time to get kids off the screens and into our forest school these school holidays! Our Forest school teaches children essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature based activities that are fun, engaging and promote self esteem, confidence, build resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.

We have children that leave our programs saying, it was the best day of their lives!

During this session the children will learn how to whittle and even make their own bow and arrow! They will also go on a bush walk learning about the plants and wildlife, learn to track, play nature connection games, learn bush survival and bushcraft skills, do plenty of climbing, build cubbies, learn rope knots and best of all, make some awesome new friends!

The forest school workshop will be led by Adam and Jessie.

Adam is an experienced workshop facilitator and forest school leader with a background in Outdoor Education. Jessie, has a Bachelor Degree in Conservation and Biodiversity and has studied and worked in countries such as Sumatra (with Orangutans)  and with communities and schools in Madagascar.

Our program is based on the leading research from world-renowned and leading Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot 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 learning and life skills, both physically and emotionally. As Angela illustrates, “too many of today’s children miss out on the full sensory richness offered beyond the walls of the classroom or home.”

Forest school Melbourne is an all-weather outdoor program so you need to make sure you bring appropriate weather protection and clothing. Children must have closed footwear when walking in the bush, sun hats, sunscreen, wet weather gear, plenty of snacks and water and a change of clothes. Our program will only be cancelled in the event of an extreme weather warning; fire, storm, high temperatures and strong wind.

Ages: 6-12 years

*This is a drop off session only. Please contact us beforehand if your child has any additional needs.