Woodland Playschemes
We run activities and playschemes for all ages in local woodlands during holidays, weekends, half terms and Inset days. Sessions for children are child led with the emphasis on free play with access to various activities.
Sessions for 8-12 year olds
We provide a safe and stimulating environment where unaccompanied over 8′s can get ‘back to nature’ and enjoy a day outside. Activities include nature watch groups, den building, ropes on slopes, camp craft, scavenger trails, tree and animal identification games, hide and seek, plaster casts of animal tracks, orienteering, digging out clay for camp fire pottery, whistle making, rope bridge building, conservation projects, map sticks and general woodland arts and crafts.
Family Sessions for under 8′s
Currently our sessions for under 8′s are all accompanied by a parent/carer to comply with regulations. There are a number of age appropriate activities available to try.
Sessions are family oriented and older children help with the younger ones. Come with your grandad or auntie! Babies and toddlers are also welcome. Everyone can enjoy nature based creative projects and exploring the woods and cooking on the camp fire.
Details of events will be posted on the callendar.To book a place contact the organizer of the event or email forestschool@beccott.com
Other events
We also run a number of other events with help from specialist facilitators and our usual team:
- ‘Wild Night Out’ – a twilight owl patrol and night time camp fire session
- Bushcraft and survival skills
- Parent and Child bow making – please see more information
- Woodland theatre and music workshops
- A series of outdoor art sessions with different artists
- Woodland conservation activities through our Volunteer Days (please see section on volunteering).