Homeschoolers

Homeschooling? Here's What's On Offer at Born Wild Community 

Looking for a nature-based, community-led learning environment for your homeschooling journey?

At Born Wild Community, we welcome homeschool families of all kinds, whether you're just starting out, deschooling, unschooling, or seeking something to complement your current rhythm.

Our sessions focus on:

• Nature Connection

• Deep, imaginative play

• Self-directed learning and exploration

• Holistic Development: creativity, problem-solving, emotional growth and self-regulation

Activities might include:

• Tool Use

• Art and Craft

• Nature Journaling

• Bushcraft

• Mindfulness

• Fire Safety and Bush Cooking

We welcome homeschoolers at ALL of our programs. A number of our facilitators are homeschool families themselves.

Here are the current homeschool-friendly options:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday FOREST SCHOOL and BUSH KINDER (supported drop-off)

All-weather, 2.5-hour, 3-hour or 5.5-hour sessions, running at various times on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. These sessions are designed for children aged 3.5 to 12 years and led by experienced facilitators, with oversight from a trauma-informed, inclusive-practice teacher and ecologist. These are supported drop-off programs, meaning children aged 3.5+ can be dropped off. Children aged 2–3 can attend with an adult caregiver, and siblings under 3.5 can join for free with a supervising adult.

Monday Afternoon YOGA and NATURE PLAY
A beautiful way to start the week — 30 minutes of yoga and 1.5 hours of nature play. This session is designed for homeschoolers who want a balance of movement, mindfulness, and free exploration. The Yoga component is adjusted to the abilities and needs of the participants by an experienced Yoga teacher. 

Monday After-school FOREST SKILLS
For children aged 5+ wanting to deepen their connection to nature and grow confidence in bushcraft, tool use, fire safety, and creative outdoor projects. Great for homeschoolers who thrive in hands-on, experiential learning.

Thursday FOREST SKILLS and NATURE PLAY
A mixed-age, family-attended session held at our Base Camp in Ocean Grove/Wallington. Designed for children 0–12, it’s perfect for homeschoolers seeking connection, nature-inspired activities and free play in outdoors. Stay with your child and be part of a gentle, slow-paced morning.

Casual STAY and PLAY Opportunities
You’re always welcome to book a casual spot when sessions aren’t fully booked.

We also have casual 1 to 2-hour Stay and Play options running alongside all of our term programs when you are looking for some time outdoors with a beautiful community in a special outdoor space.

We believe in slow learning, self-direction, curiosity, and connection. If that speaks to your homeschool approach, we’d love to welcome you to Born Wild.

Tailored Homeschool Experiences with Born Wild Community

Born Wild Community offers unique, nature-based learning experiences for homeschoolers. 

Whether you’re looking for a one-off adventure or a regular program, we work with you to create something meaningful, memorable, and grounded in connection to Country.

Join us at our beautiful Born Wild Base Camp on Wadawurrung Country (Ocean Grove/Wallington), where young people are free to explore, play, build, create, and grow in confidence and curiosity. 

Sessions can be a community offering, co-designed in collaboration with your group or other experts, or fully facilitated and overseen by our ecologist and teacher, to support your learning goals.

From bush skills and ecology to wellbeing, creativity, and unstructured play, we aim to nurture the whole person and foster a deep sense of belonging in the natural world.

Get in touch to discuss how we can support your community.

Please email info@bornwildcommunity.org.au for more information