Term 3 TUES Bush Kinder and Forest School

Experience the freedom of outdoor, all-weather, 3-hour or 5.5 hour bush kinder and forest school sessions designed for children aged 3.5 to 12 years under the care of experience facilitators and overseen by a trauma-informed, inclusive practice teacher and ecologist.

This is a supported drop off program (ages 3.5+ can be dropped off without a supervising adult) focused on nature connection, play and exploration. Whether you’d like to stay and share the adventure with your child or are ready to leave them in the expert care of our experienced facilitators, we’ve got you covered. Children aged 2-3 are welcome to join with an adult caregiver. Siblings under 3.5 can come along for free with a supervising adult. If you choose to stay beyond the initial 3 weeks to support your child or just be present in the space, we ask that you take on a job around base camp. This could be tending the fire, refilling the water, tidying up the mud kitchen, helping out with supervising tools, managing the art and craft areas, assisting in building forts and tying ropes etc. This helps in building our ethos of community and modelling for children how we can all contribute and look after our space.

Our sessions foster holistic child development through creativity, problem-solving, emotional growth, and self-regulation. Literacy and numeracy concepts are seamlessly woven into play and exploration, inspired by your child’s natural interests.

While predominately guided by the children's interests, sessions occasionally feature experts in yoga, occupational therapy, horticulture, flora, fauna, and more.

Let your young ones thrive in nature while you enjoy the flexibility and peace of mind you deserve.

Bush Kinder and Forest School is open to kinder, primary school , flexi-schooled and home schooled children.

TRIAL SESSIONS can be arranged, simply select "Casual Ticket" at booking (if places are available). If you decide to proceed with the term, please email info@bornwildcommunity.org.au for a refund of the difference between the casual and term ticket session price. We also have a Nature Stay and Play option if you would rather a 1 hour, low cost stay and play session to explore the space.

TERM PAYMENT is our preferred commitment. Research shows that consistent participation in nature-based programs fosters deeper connections, greater developmental benefits, and stronger community bonds. If you have unique needs and can only commit to fortnightly or half term, please get in touch. We also can offer payment plans on request.

SUPPORT NEEDS To attend without a parent/guardian, children need to be independent, including toileting and the ability to follow direction from facilitators. If your child requires support at School, Kindergarten or other drop off programs, they may need support at Born Wild Community. We will work with you to establish what is needed to promote inclusion for your child. 

MULTI AGE GROUPS Our program targets children aged 3-12, with research consistently showing 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 not for profit incorporation, meaning all payments we receive are put back into improving our programs. We are required to meet minimum numbers and self support our programs. 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.

If you are NOT SURE if Born Wild Community is right for your young person, please contact us and we can provide additional information and options info@bornwildcommunity.org.au Please note the program does not have administration each day.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds if you cannot attend, however get in touch and we can offer a credit to be used in the next 6 months at any of our Born Wild Community sessions.

TERM DATES: 

14/10/2025 - 16/12/2025 (10 week term)

TIME (multiple options): 

Tuesday ALL DAY 9:30am-3:00pm, $72 per session

Tuesday AM 9:30-12:30pm, $45 per session

Tuesday PM 12:00-3:00pm, $45 per session

For families with 3+ children, please email us for a custom quote. If financial challenges are limiting your participation, please get in touch.

CASUAL TICKETS:

Tuesday ALL DAY 9:30am-3:00pm, $80

Tuesday AM 9:30-12:30pm, $52

Tuesday PM 12:00-3:00pm, $52

**If you would like to a 2.5% discount on our TERM FEES ONLY, This is the additional ticketing fee Humanitix charges us for paid tickets, enter the code PAID DIRECT in the discount box, and make a direct bank transfer to:

Born Wild Community Inc.

BSB 633 000

Account no. 211754007

Reference: Child’s Name

Please also email info@bornwildcommunity.org.au with your ticket order. Payment is required in full before attendance at our program.