Join us an adventurous afternoon exploring, playing and learning outdoors in nature at Newport Lakes Reserve in Newport.

In this workshop we will be creating and learning rope knots to make all sorts of wonderful things with ropes. Have you ever wanted to make the coolest rope swings from trees? Or a ladder to climb to your treehouse? Whether it’s swings, obstacle courses or cubbies. You’ll get a chance to explore your creativity and construct to your hearts content in this workshop. 

Our Bush Kids program is for children aged 4 – 10 years and is specifically aimed at supporting children to develop important social, physical and emotional skills through hands-on learning and teaching them real-life bush survival and bushcraft skills.

The bush kids workshop is run by Penny, a qualified and experienced Forest School leader.

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.”

Ages: 4 – 10 years

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