For children aged 6 to 12, the Earth Kids program aims to empower participants to become 'nature smart,' equipping them with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to actively participate in building a better world for all living beings.

Through observation, guided questioning, and hands-on activities, children learn about the Farm's animals and plants, explore Indigenous culture, experiment with eco arts, develop bushcraft skills, and apply Permaculture principles.

The activities differ according to the season and may include:

Gardening – planting, harvesting, composting, and learning about bush foods and seasonal changes.

Bushcraft - building shelters, navigation and knife skills, making string and fire.

Ecoarts – creativity using natural, recycled, or repurposed materials.

Indigenous understanding – storytelling, and cultural sharing.

Earth connection – 'magic spots’, mapping, wandering, and other activities to support awareness, and understanding of ecosystems and their relationship.

From Tuesday to Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm each day (drop off from 8.30 am and pick up until 3.15 pm).

More information about the program, including our cancellation and no-show policy, is available in the Parents and Guardians Handbook: https://www.nscf.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-January_NSCF-Earth-Kids-ParentsGuardians-Handbook.pdf

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TO COMPLETE ENROLMENT, PARENTS/GUARDIANS NEED TO FILL OUT:

- the Enrolment Form available at https://forms.office.com/r/6zmruA14Be

- Sign the Permissions Form and send a copy to youthedn@nscf.org.au. The form is available at: https://www.nscf.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-January_NSCF-Earth-Kids-Permissions-Form.pdf

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PRICING FOR 3 DAYS (GST inclusive):

Early bird special: $30 off. Until Sunday, March 17th.

General: $295 (first child) | $265 (additional children)

Low-income: $225 (first child) | $195 (additional children)

A limited number of part-scholarship places are available at $165 per child for First Nations people, Health Care Card holders, and Parents volunteering during the program. Contact Cristyan at youthedn@nscf.org.au if you are interested in these options.