Are you curious about Forest School for your child and keen to give it a go? Why not join us these school holidays and for nature play week 2024 for a special pop up For4est School at Gresswell Forest in Bundoora!  Our Forest School introduces essential bush survival and bushcraft skills through hands on learning and nature-based activities that are fun, engaging and build confidence, resilience and most importantly encourage them to move and strengthen their bodies and connect with nature in a deep and meaningful way.

Located at Gresswell Forest Reserve in Bundoora where kids can climb, balance and enjoy all sorts of adventurous activities. Read more about our Forest School program here – https://www.ecoexplorers.com.au/forest-school-australia

Some of the activities that will be offered during this Forest School program are:

• • • using tools and construction
    • bushwalking,
    • tracking
    • navigation
    • construction with our loose parts (ropes and sticks)
    • how to tie rope knots
    • how to stay safe in the bush
    • snake awareness and safety
    • creating, crafting, making art with natural materials

The Forest School workshop is led by Kirsty & Ting

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

Ages: 4-8 years

*Parents must stay and supervise their children at all times.

If your child is 6 – 12 years and you after a drop off session, then check out our REWild Your Child Forest School programs which are a full day drop off session.