Forest School

Join us for our Forest School sessions.

Outdoor, all-weather, 1.5 hour (after school), 2-hour, 3-hour or 5.5-hour forest school sessions offering enriching experiences for children aged  0-14 years.

This is a supported drop off program focused on nature connection, play and exploration. Whether you’d like to stay and share the adventure with your child or are ready to leave them in the expert care of our experienced facilitators, we’ve got you covered. Children aged 0-3 are welcome to join with an adult caregiver. Siblings under 3.5 can come along for free with a supervising adult.

Our sessions foster holistic child development through: 

• creativity

• problem-solving

• emotional growth and; 

• self-regulation. 

While predominately guided by the children's interests, sessions may include:

• tool use

• art and craft

• rope play

• fire work and safety

• muddy kitchen play

Forest School is open to primary school, flexi-school and home schooled children.

Please get in touch if you would like some support collaborating with your child's school around time at Forest School during school hours. A number of outdoor learning programs have consistently shown that a day at an alternative provision does not result in a decrease in academic and social growth, and may significantly improve a child's confidence, resilience and mental health and wellbeing.

TRIAL SESSIONS can be arranged, simply select "Casual Ticket" at booking. If you decide to proceed with the term, you can book a term ticket directly, or get in touch to generate a Term Ticket without the Humanitix booking fees. 

TERM PAYMENT is our preferred commitment. Research shows that consistent participation in nature-based programs fosters deeper connections, greater developmental benefits, and stronger community bonds. If you have unique needs and can only commit to fortnightly or half term, please get in touch. We also can offer payment plans on request.

SUPPORT NEEDS To attend without a parent/guardian, children need to be independent, including toileting and the ability to follow direction from facilitators. If your child requires support at School, Kindergarten or other drop off programs, they may need support at Born Wild Community. We will work with you to establish what is needed to promote inclusion for your child. 

MULTI AGE GROUPS Our program targets children aged 0–14, with research consistently showing that younger children thrive by observing and learning from older peers, while older children build leadership and empathy skills. This approach fosters a rich, inclusive setting that supports a wide range of developmental needs.

NOT FOR PROFIT Born Wild Community is a not for profit incorporation, meaning all payments we receive are put back into improving our programs. We are required to meet minimum numbers and self support our programs. In the event a program does not meet minimum numbers, transfer to alternate days, or a full refund of the registration fee will be offered.

If you are NOT SURE if Born Wild Community is right for your young person, please contact us and we can provide additional information and options info@bornwildcommunity.org.au Please note the program does not have administration each day.

TIME (multiple options): 

During the school term.

MONDAY LONG PM 1:00-5:00pm, $55 per session

Monday PM 1:00-3:00pm, $30 per session

Monday AFTER SCHOOL 3:30-5:00pm, $22 per session (term commitment)

**Mondays between 1:30 and 2:00pm attendees have the option to join our Family Yoga class as part of their program.

Tuesday ALL DAY 9:30am-3:00pm, $72 per session

Tuesday AM 9:30-12:30pm, $45 per session

Tuesday PM 1:00-3:00pm, $36 per session

Thursday AM 9:30-12:30pm, $45 per session

CASUAL TICKETS 

Monday PM 4 hour session 1:00-5:00pm, $65

Monday PM 1:00-3:00pm, $45

*Humanitix fees are added at checkout.
If you would like to avoid the Humanitix Fee on our TERM FEES ONLY, please select the "Invoiced Ticket", email info@bornwildcommunity.org.au with your ticket request, and a bank transfer option will be provided. Payment is required in full before attendance at our program.