Day 1 – Exploring Our Environment
• Nature walks and site exploration
• Forest school rules & boundaries
• Bug hunts, leaf ID, natural art

Navigation & Orienteering
• Map reading and basic navigation
• Orienteering courses around pitches and trails
• Team problem-solving challenges
Day 3 – Survival & Bushcraft Skills
• Shelter building (tarps & natural materials)
• Knot tying and tool safety (age-appropriate)
• Team building through outdoor tasks
Day 4 – Team Challenges & Celebration
• Outdoor adventure circuit
• Cooperative sports games on the pitch
• Group reflection and celebration activities

Food & Nutrition
• Daily hot, nutritious lunch served indoors
• Snacks, fruit, and hydration breaks throughout the day
• Links between energy, activity, and wellbeing

Inclusion & Wellbeing
• Trauma-informed, child-led forest school approach
• Adaptable activities for SEND children
• Quiet indoor space available at all times
• Emphasis on confidence, teamwork, and resilience

Staffing & Safety
• Lead outdoor/forest school facilitator
• Supporting play and youth workers
• Clear risk assessments for outdoor activities
• Weather-appropriate clothing guidance for families

Outcomes for Children
• Increased physical activity and outdoor confidence
• Improved teamwork and communication
• Greater connection to nature and wellbeing
• Positive, safe holiday experiences