forest adventures
We run various forest projects for different age groups over term time and in the school holidays.
join us for a forest adventure!
Term-time forest adventures:
Grab your wellies! These fully inclusive sessions are designed for under-5s and their parents to get outdoors and explore together. Join us every Wednesday during term time from 10:00 am to 11:45 am.
Holiday forest sessions:
Keep the outdoor fun going during the school holidays! We split these forest sessions by age so that every child gets the most out of their time. Choose from our under-7s group or our 4 to 10-year-olds group.
Join us in the beautiful woodland at the back of the Yorda playhouse! These sessions are completely outdoors, but you will have full access to our indoor toilets and baby changing areas whenever you need them.
Forest adventures is all about the outdoors. Come and explore our mud kitchens, climb up into the treehouse or play on the swings and slides. Splash about in our stream or do some digging in the muddy area.
As well as free play, there are opportunities to get involved with planned activities; crafting things out of natural materials, campfire skills and cooking.
All our sessions are run by a fully qualified forest praticioner, Yorda staff and volunteers.
forest adventures is a great place to make friends, get messy, take risks and learn about nature!
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FAQs
Do I leave my child at the home school forest session?
No, these sessions must be attended together with a parent or carer.
What happens during a home School forest session?
The first half of the session is spent exploring, crafting, and campfire cooking in the forest school area. The second half moves inside the Playhouse for a safe indoor play space.
How do I book?
Bookings can be made online via https://bookwhen.com/forestadventures. For more information, you can email bookings@yordaadventures.com.
What different forest projects do you offer?
Various projects run across term time and school holidays depending on age groups: Forest adventures for Under 5s: Term-time sessions for children with or without a disability, attended with parents. Holiday Forest Sessions: Usually split into Under 7s and 4–10 year age brackets, attended with a parent/carer. Forest After School Club (ASC): Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for MLD/Mainstream children.
Where do the sessions take place and what facilities are available?
They take place entirely outdoors in the Forest woodland behind the Yorda Playhouse. Families have full access to indoor toilets and baby-changing facilities throughout the session.
What activities do the children do?
Children enjoy free play exploring mud kitchens, streams, a treehouse, swings, and slides. There are also planned activities including crafting with natural materials, a campfire, and snacks.
How do I book a general forest session and what is the cancellation policy?
Bookings are managed via https://bookwhen.com/forestadventures. If a session is full, you can join a waiting list to be automatically offered any cancelled spots. You can cancel and receive a refund anytime up until the day before the session. Cancellations made on the day of the session or cancellations for course tickets will not be refunded.
What happens if it rains?
Sessions run in the rain, snow, and sunshine. Sessions are only cancelled in the event of extreme weather like high winds, storms, or lightning.
What should we bring and wear?
Please dress appropriately for the outdoors (such as layers in the winter). It is highly recommended to bring wellies and a spare set of clothes for both you and your child.
