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SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS

SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS

Our nature-based small group programs provide children with opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with others through shared outdoor experiences.

Groups are intentionally kept small to ensure every child receives individual support while benefiting from learning alongside peers. Sessions are designed around meaningful occupations, play, exploration, and collaborative activities that naturally develop a wide range of social, emotional, sensory, and motor skills.

Programs may focus on:

  • Emotional awareness, self-regulation, and co-regulation strategies

  • Building meaningful connections, friendships, and shared experiences

  • Confidence, self-advocacy, and a positive sense of identity

  • Collaboration, teamwork, and participating alongside others

  • Executive functioning skills including planning, organising, flexible thinking, and adapting to change

  • Body awareness, movement confidence, coordination, and physical exploration

  • Sensory awareness and discovering individual sensory preferences and regulation strategies

  • Creative problem-solving, decision-making, and exploring different ways to approach challenges

  • Independence, autonomy, and participation in everyday activities

Each group is designed around a specific theme or developmental focus and uses the natural environment to create engaging opportunities for learning. Activities may include bush exploration, nature crafts, loose parts play, obstacle courses, cooking over BBQ (where appropriate), environmental projects, mindfulness, movement games, and collaborative challenges.

Our groups encourage children to discover their strengths, develop a sense of belonging, and build lasting confidence while connecting with nature and each other.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY NATURE PROGRAM

Our school holiday programs offer children the opportunity to explore, create, connect, and learn through immersive outdoor experiences during the school holidays.

Designed around play, adventure, and meaningful participation, these programs provide children with opportunities to build friendships, confidence, resilience, and independence while enjoying the many benefits of nature.

Each program is unique and may include activities such as:

  • Nature exploration

  • Bush adventures

  • Bike riding skills group

  • Creative nature-based art

  • Obstacle courses

  • Mindfulness activities

  • Dungeons and dragons

  • Nature journaling

Programs are facilitated by an occupational therapist or counsellor and are designed to support children's social, emotional, sensory, and motor development in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.

School holiday programs vary throughout the year based on the season, location, and interests of participating children. Details of upcoming programs, dates, and locations will be shared as they become available.

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