Term 2 CASUAL Stay and Play sessions

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday young people from ages 0 to 12 are welcome to visit our site for a casual stay and play running during our Bush Kinder and Forest School programs. Families fully supervise their children (whatever their age) and are responsible for their arrival and departure at the designated times. If your child is loving the space and wants to stay an additional hour, you are most welcome to book an additional hour online.

Young people can explore the space in the company of their adult by: 

• joining in the activities offered to our Bush Kinder and Forest School children

• engaging in free play

• roaming the site or; 

• simply unwinding and connecting with others.

With multiple session times available, you can choose what works best around your schedule.

For families attending with just a baby, we ask for a $6.50 contribution to cover insurance and site fees. Babes in arms are free with a paying sibling. We understand for our littlest babies, it is so important for the parent (often a mum) to connect with others, and for the baby to be out in the fresh air, noticing the trees and feeling the dirt between their toes. 

MULTI AGE GROUPS Our approach is unique in that we cater to all children from our tiny babies up to around age 12 (older children are also most welcome). Our experience from Bush Kinder, Forest School and Stay and Play sessions shows that mixed-age play works beautifully; older and younger children naturally find their rhythm, whether that's playing together, side by side, or following their own interests. For our babies, just being outdoors around others is a powerful predictor of future success. Research consistently shows that younger children thrive by observing and learning from older peers, while older children build leadership and empathy skills. This approach fosters a rich, inclusive setting that supports a wide range of developmental needs.

NOT FOR PROFIT Born Wild Community is a charitable social enterprise, meaning all payments we receive are put back into improving our programs. We are required to meet minimum numbers and self fund ourselves. In the event a program does not meet minimum numbers, transfer to alternate days, or a full refund of the registration fee will be offered.

TERM DATES: 

20/04/26-24/06/26

TIME: 

1-hour, or 2-hours of your choice

Monday between 9:30 and 11:30 am OR 4:00 and 5:00pm

Tuesday between 9:30am and 2:00pm

Wednesday between 9:30am and 2:00pm

COST:

1 hour casual stay and play session $11.50

Babies $6.50 contribution

5 and 10-session packs also available