Spring Earth Kids 2026 (3-day holiday program)
Description
From Tuesday to Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm daily (drop off/arrival from 8.45 am and pick up until 3.15 pm).
Places are limited to 24 participants, and the program will run once at least 14 tickets are booked.
EARLY BIRD PRICES CLOSE ON 24 AUGUST (MONDAY)
BOOKINGS CLOSE ON 14 SEPTEMBER (MONDAY)
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Earth Kids is a nature-based program for children aged 6-12 years, informed by the Permaculture ethics of Care for the Earth, Care for People, and Fair Share.
Activities are designed to spark curiosity and creativity, improve life skills, and foster a deep respect for the land and all its creatures. They follow the seasons and may include gardening; storytelling; eco artmaking; cubby-building; Indigenous perspectives; campfire cooking; flora, fauna, and fungi exploration; seasonal observations; games; and more.
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/2026/02/2026_NSCF-Earth-Kids-Parents-and-Guardians-Handbook.pdf
Partial scholarships are available to First Nations people and children whose parents volunteer during the program. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact youthedn@nscf.org.au.
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IMPORTANT – Enrolment is accepted once the following forms are completed and reviewed by the Youth Education Coordinator:
- Online Enrolment Form: https://forms.office.com/r/6B5ppuwNsF
- Online Consent Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TWqY5eFka1
These forms only need to be completed once per calendar year, even if your child attends multiple homeschool or holiday programs.
FAQs
- "My child attended the first day but can’t return for the remaining days. Am I eligible for a refund?"
We’re unable to offer refunds for missed days once the program has commenced.
- "My child attended the first day but can’t return for the remaining days. Can I pass the ticket to a friend?"
Tickets are non-transferable and can only be used by the registered child. This helps our team plan ahead and make sure every child has a safe, fun, and well-supported experience.
- “I am interested in enrolling my 5-year-old child. Is it possible?”
The Earth Kids program is designed for children aged 6–12, and we occasionally welcome 5-year-olds who are attending with an older sibling or close friend and are able to follow instructions easily. If this applies to your child, please get in touch with us at youthedn@nscf.org.au before booking to discuss availability.
- “My children can attend only one day of the holiday program. Is it possible to purchase tickets for only one day?”
We currently don’t offer single-day bookings for the Earth Kids Holiday Program. The program is designed as a 3-day experience, with each day building on the previous one to create a fun and engaging nature journey for the children.
- “Our family missed the booking. Can my child join if we show up on the day?”
Please don't do that. While we love welcoming new families to our Earth Kids community, we’re unfortunately unable to accept children who haven’t booked in advance. Due to the nature of the program and working with children, our team carefully prepares before each program to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-supported experience for all participants, including our educators.
- “Do you offer trials for your programs?”
We don’t offer trials for our Earth Kids Holiday programs, only for the Homeschool program. If you have any questions or would like to find out more to see if it’s a good fit for your family, please contact our Youth Education Coordinator at youthedn@nscf.org.au. We’ll be happy to provide as much information as possible to help you make an informed decision.
- “I’m a First Nations person and would like to benefit from the partial scholarship for my child. What do I need to do?”
Please visit the event page on Humanitix and select the First Nations ticket. If you need any assistance, please contact us at youthedn@nscf.org.au
- “Our family holds a Health Care Card. Is there any partial scholarships available for us?”
To make our programs as accessible as possible, we offer early bird prices and low-income fees. Health Care Card holders are welcome to choose the low-income ticket rate available for most of our Earth Kids programs.
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