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

Are you ready to put on your detective hat in search of clues for scat and tracks (and everything else nature related!) around Newport Lakes to discover and learn about all the AMAZING creatures! There will be plenty of outdoor games and hands on learning and fun activities for the children to enjoy as they learn about the different tracks and scats and how to stay safe in the bush. 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.