Forest School Summer Scheme

Here at The Jungle we operate on a 200-acre mass of land consisting of fields, forests, trees, hills, rivers, streams, ponds and various plant and animal species.

We are literally surrounded by some of the very best nature has to offer.

Over the past few years we have developed our very own Forest School where we provide an outdoor learning platform based in our very own enchanting woodlands.

Driven by the scientifically proven biological and psychological benefits of being surrounded in nature, our highly skilled and Level 3 accredited Forest School leaders deliver specialised Forest School sessions.

Our team is made up of educational professionals with over 45 combined years of teaching experience so the sessions are aimed at the specific age group in question. Our goal is to provide a good foundation of knowledge on our physical and natural environment, bring awareness to the importance of being in nature and most of all to have fun while doing it!

Tuesday 18th to Wednesday 19th July

OR

Tuesday 22nd to Wednesday 23rd August

£50 for all 2 days (includes snack & lunch)

Suitable for ages 4-12

3.5 hour sessions each day: 10am – 1:30pm

One adult per child is welcome to join free of charge, but it is not essential that they are present.

(This is a progressive programme with each day building on the knowledge of the previous session so your child is committing to both days)

*Discount available for multiple siblings – £85 for 2 children , £125 for 3 children. Phone our office team to avail of this.*

• Engage with the ‘wonder of nature’ and develop an appreciation of the natural world
• Increasing physical activity and the associated benefits
• Improve social relation skills and communication
• Reduce stress and anxiety, simply from being in nature
• Develop an understanding of our role in preserving nature
• Develop a sense of camaraderie and team work
• Enable healthy risk – taking and build resilience

Day 1

Meet and greet and walk to the Forest School

Get to know the other children in their group and the Forest School leaders they will be interacting with

Safety talk

Become familiar with the Forest School area and natural environment – identifying plants, flowers and trees and learning about their natural habitat.

Access to Mud Kitchen

Introduction to fire skills and collecting kindling

Enjoy a healthy snack and lunch cooked on the Forest School fire

Experience a range of activities to include building dens and tree climbing

Using tools – hand drills, saws, loppers, hammers & knives (carefully supervised and appropriate to the age and skills of the child)

Forest Art activities – collecting and using natural materials (eg leaves, charcoal, mud, flowers & berries)

Story time and session recap

Day 2

Children exploring their own interests and environment in free play session

Further development of tool skills

Wildlife team games

Fire skills and safety

Taking responsibility for an aspect of cooking

Cooking on the fire and enjoying eating together

Story time and session recap