Bush School at Lizard Log - Homeschool June-July 2025

Bush School is an outdoor program that gets children moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating natural environment, giving them a chance to explore, discover, connect with nature and learn at their own pace.  
  
The program is designed to inspire a love and respect for the natural world in children through outdoor exploration, bushcraft activities, and storytelling.    

Led by experienced Educators, this wonderful program for children aged 5 to 12 years and their caregivers connects families with nature in Western Sydney Parklands' beautiful surroundings.

Thurs 5th June / Underwater discoveries - Find out who’s living in Grey Box Gum Dam. What can tiny creatures tell us about the health of the environment?

Thurs 12th June / Soil science and eco-art - Dig into the world beneath our feet! Test soil to create natural pigments and eco-art inspired by the land.

Thurs 19th June / Navigation and mapping – Learn how to use compasses and landmarks to find your way through nature, making your own maps along the way!

Thurs 26th June / Deep listening and music making – Tune in to the sounds of the bush! Discover nature’s rhythms, make instruments from found materials, and create wild music together.

Thurs 3rd July / Campfire cooking - Celebrate the end of term with a cosy campfire! Test your flint-and-steel skills, then gather round with your Bush School friends to cook damper and share campfire stories.

*Please note, session content and/or order may differ from the above at the discretion of the educators.

Age: Children 5 – 12 years

Time: 9.30am - 11.30am

Meeting point: Meet at the Pavilion at Lizard Log, in Western Sydney Parklands. Best parking is in West Car Park, Lizard Log.  

Please note: this is not a drop-off program, caregivers retain duty of care for their child(ren) throughout the activities.

Things to know before you attend  

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds, thunderstorms or total fire bans). Children must wear enclosed shoes.   

This program is suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years. 

We require a minimum of 10 participants for this booking to go ahead. We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information.

If you have any questions or wish to notify us of a cancellation or other issue, please contact us at education@gsp.nsw.gov.au.

What to bring to the event  

Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:  

• Bringing a refillable drink bottle   

• Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)  

• Wearing enclosed footwear.  

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell  

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:  

• We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell  

• We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours of the program time

• We/I have been asked to self-isolate  

• We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.  

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.