Join us for weekly forest school sessions for non-walkers. Expect sensory activities and time to connect with others and the natural world.

Our outdoor Earth Babies Forest School sessions are for babies from birth to around 18 months who aren’t yet walking, together with an accompanying parent or guardian. Sessions take place in Gillies Hill Woodland on Wednesday mornings from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

What to expect

Activities and themes will change with the seasons, but the focus is on sensory stimulation and exploration for your baby.

For you too

These sessions are as much for you as for your baby. Expect time for reflection and a space to connect with others and the natural environment.

The details

Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm, Wednesdays

What to wear and bring: Waterproofs, boots, and warm layers for you and your baby. Activities will be on a waterproof mat and blanket, but you may also bring your own blanket.

Weather: Sessions run in all but extreme weather. We will be in touch if a session cannot run as planned.

Babies: Must stay with their accompanying adult throughout and are your responsibility. You are more than welcome to feed and change your baby as required.

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted

Accessibility: Access to the camp is about 150m into the woodland on trails and is therefore not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.

Finding us

We will meet at 10:30am at the Gillies Hill entrance and walk together to our camp spot, about 150m into the woods. If you arrive late, please make your own way to the camp spot using the directions in your booking email.

Booking

A ticket is required for all children attending, including older siblings.

Who’s running the session?

The session is led by a qualified Forest School leader with outdoor and paediatric first aid training.

Our approach

Our Forest School sessions are inspired by the Reggio Emilia, Piaget, and Montessori pedagogies.

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