Explore bushland, built shelters, identify frogs and play hide and seek amongst the tall trees.

Tuesdays 9.30am - 2.00pm in Berry

Bush Tribe is for kids who are eager to explore and push their limits (within reason). There are no walls here for these kids to bounce off.

While we arrive each day with a flexible plan, we will be learning on the hop and flowing with the interest and energy of the children on the day. There’s acres of wilderness to explore, rocks to scramble, bushcraft skills to learn and practice, and animals to track. Outdoor recreational activities might include:

nature-inspired art and craft
sculpture with clay and salt dough
baking bread on the campfire
weaving
learning knots
stories or songs
building shelters or rope swings
whittling wood
playing trail games
archery
slackline balancing
identifying birds, plants and animals.

Learn more about our recent adventures and see photos of nature play in action here.

Bush Tribe will feel like a big fun family for your child. We lay the foundation of respect and kindness for self, each other and a reverence for Mother Nature from the very beginning of our day. Our soft skills practices will include deep listening to ourselves and to each other. We learn to be brave to speak our truth, offer knowledge when we feel called, and ask for help when we need it.

Our mentors are experienced outdoor educators who supports bushcraft skills, collaborative play and inquiry into the natural world through an emergent experience following our group's interests.

SEASONAL CYCLES

We engage with Traditional D'harawal knowledge of this landscape's seasons and operate in seasonal rhythms. By exploring wild spaces together over 5wk cycles, we form a community that supports and nurtures each other. By committing to this time, you are offering your child the chance to develop deep relationship with children, adults and Country. Our 5wk cycle enables us to build on inquiry, lean into collaboration and notice changes over time.

If you like, book a 'come + see' session before joining the learning community!

INVESTMENT
$97 per session when booking 5wk seasonal cycle (10% discount will be automatically applied for siblings).

Our group sizes are intentionally small to facilitate high quality social interactions and to enable risky, adventurous play. We do, however, need to cover staffing and resourcing costs. Sessions will be confirmed once we meet minimum enrolments.

BUNDLING DISCOUNT

We offer a discount for siblings attending programs on the same day. A BUNDLE discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

CO-FUNDED SPACES DISCOUNT

Our community contributes to co-funded spaces to ensure that finances are less of a barrier for children accessing quality nature play experiences. This is an expression of our commitment to equity, belonging and social justice.

Families who are eligible for co-funded spaces include those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, holding low-income health care or disability pension cards, have refugee status, or are offering statutory out-of-home care to participating children. Evidence of eligibility may be requested to confirm the co-funded position after registration. It enables, roughly, a 50% reduction in fees. Spaces are claimed quickly... see if one is still available when registering.