Come and Get Muddy
Our relaxed playgroups aim to connect kids to nature through fun activities and unstructured play. We provide opportunities for children to build self-esteem through hands-on learning in an urban bush environment. Sessions include bush craft, music and sensory activities and children are empowered to manage their own risk in physical activities. Through the playgroup, we hope to build a love and awareness of wildlife and sustainability in our children.
We welcome all members of the community to bring their children to our playgroup. All materials and equipment are provided; you just need to turn up. Suitable clothing includes hats, long pants and closed toe shoes and wet weather gear if it is raining (it is an all weather playgroup).
The bush playgroup facilitators are Victoria Milne, Natasha Godfrey, Fleur Squires and Zara Black. As nature-enthusiasts, they lead hands-on nature exploration each session in addition to sensory and physical activities, as well as providing lots of play time. All our facilitators are experienced educators who hold first aid qualifications and working with children checks.
In Term 4, 2024, we will be running bush playgroups on Tuesday in Thornbury, Wednesday in Northcote, Thursday in Reservoir and Eltham and on Friday in Thornbury. Sessions run from 9:30-11:30am but are flexible if you need to arrive late or leave early. Term 4 begins on Tuesday 8th October and runs for 11 weeks (final session is Friday 20th December). Prices start from $242 for a single child. Parents are responsible for their own children throughout each session and we recommend bringing a hearty snack along as our little ones get very hungry outdoors!
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