Join us in the Dandenong Ranges at Doongalla Picnic Ground at our Bush kids program where we will have a chance to try their hand at using real tools to build their very own bug hotels!

Our program is for children aged 3 – 10 years and is specifically aimed at supporting children to develop important social, physical and emotional skills through hands-on learning and teaching them real-life bush survival and bushcraft skills. During this session the children will build bug hotels to take home using real tools. They will also go on a bush walk learning about the plants and wildlife, learn to track, build cubbies, play games, do plenty of climbing, nature art and craft activities and best of all, make some awesome new friends!

The Bush Kids workshop will be held at Doongalla PIcnic Ground in The Basin will by Kate.

Kate is an experienced bush playgroup facilitator, primary school teacher, outdoor educator and artist who has created all our beautiful downloadable resources.

Our program is based on the leading research from world-renowned and leading Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot to give your child optimum opportunity to build their gross motor and physical skills through climbing, balancing, walking and fine motor skills during our craft activities. Research clearly shows that the more time your child spends in nature, the better they are prepared for learning and life skills, both physically and emotionally. As Angela illustrates, “too many of today’s children miss out on the full sensory richness offered beyond the walls of the classroom or home.”

Ages: 3 – 10 years