Nature School - Habitats and shelters

Next date: Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Suited for 5yrs - 12yrs. Cost $40 per session.

This program will immerse students in nature and allow them to gain practical applications of their understanding of the needs of living things. Students will explore a variety of habitats in the bush and meet a native Australian animal to find out its needs by creating a habitat for the creature.

STe-3LW-ST, ST1-4LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST3-4LW-S

SC4 – 14LW, SC5 – 14LW

GEe-1, GE1-1, GE2-1, GE3-1, GE4-1, GE5-1

Nature School provides an opportunity for home school families to add nature play, outdoor skills, sustainability and environmental awareness in their learning activities. The Nature School program is run by experienced environmental educators, with content linked to NSW Science and Technology and Geography syllabus as well as links to the cross curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge.

Activities range from storytelling, fauna encounters, exploring urban bushlands and child led independent play with a focus on developing self-confidence, problem solving skills and risk management in an outdoor environment.

This program is suitable for primary aged children. Children may be dropped off however a parent or carer is required to stay for the program for children aged five or under and for children with special needs. Younger siblings may attend however remain the responsibility of their parent or carer.