Half day sessions filled with fun, play, discovery and adventure.

Book either for individual sessions or a full term.

We strongly believe that there is no better environment to support children’s growth than a natural one.

Outdoor learning is being increasingly recognised as playing an integral role in holistic child development. With benefits including improved language and communication skills, increased self esteem and confidence, more motivation and greater concentration to name a few. All that besides, it’s good clean, or rather not so clean, fun and has something incredible to offer every child. 

As with all our activities, these sessions follow the Forest School ethos of facilitating child-led learning and discovery in the outdoors. Everything we offer builds on the innate curiosity and sense of wonder that the natural environment brings out in children of all ages.

No two days are ever the same. We take our lead from the interests of the children and the conditions on the day, exploring areas like bushcraft, environmental art, woodland crafts and games, campfire cooking and of course, lots of free play. Participants are free to engage in the more structured activities as much or as little as they like. Parents are carers seem to enjoy these sessions as much as the children, spending time in our beautiful setting whilst connecting with other like-minded families.

We enjoy taking the opportunity to pass on a range of hard skills to those eager and interested, including using tools and managing risk effectively, bushcraft and survival knowledge. Supporting the development of softer skills like cooperation, empathy, emotional intelligence and leadership are elegantly weaved throughout the sessions by our experienced leaders. 

With our fantastic purpose-built camp, complete with large group shelters and fire pit, these sessions offer an exciting opportunity to play, learn and make new friends, whatever the weather!

TIMINGS & DATES

These sessions run every Thursday afternoon during term time, from 1.30pm to 4pm.

To check availability click the ‘Book Now’ button.

PRICING

When booking in advance for the full term (6-7 weeks, depending on school term dates) the price is £12 per week for the first child and £10 per week for siblings (toddlers and older).

For individual sessions, or all remaining sessions once a term has started, the price is £14 per week for the first child and £12 per week for siblings (toddlers and older).

There is no charge for accompanying adults or for infant siblings.

Please note that all children must be supervised by an accompanying adult. We ask that where possible, only one adult attend each session per family.

OTHER USEFUL INFO

• All sessions are led by an experienced, fun-loving Hidden Woods leader!

• Once your booking is complete we’ll send you a link to some directions and an info sheet (including what to bring/wear)

• Please see our FAQs page for additional information

AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS

Please click below to check availability and book online.

OTHER KEY INFORMATION

• Once your booking is complete we’ll send you a link to some directions and an info sheet (including what to bring/wear)