Home Ed Group (5 - 11yrs)
Yarra Services at Yarra Farm
Forest School for Home Educators: Nature-Based Learning for Children & Parents Rooted in curiosity. Guided by nature. Our Forest School sessions for home-educated children and their parents offer a unique, child-led learning experience in the great outdoors. Designed for a range of ages and tail …moreored to each child’s interests and needs, these sessions foster confidence, creativity, and connection through hands-on, nature-based activities. Each week, children will have the opportunity to: 🌿 Get involved in real gardening — planting, harvesting, and learning about the rhythms of nature 🐐 Feed and care for animals — building empathy and responsibility 🪵 Use real tools safely — whittling, sawing, and building with purpose 🔥 Cook over an open campfire — from simple snacks to shared meals 🧠 Explore personal interests — whether that’s bugs, building dens, drawing in the dirt, or just appreciating the calmness of nature. With the Forest School ethos at its core, this class prioritizes play, exploration, and social-emotional development, while gently supporting academic learning in a real-world context. Parents are welcome to join in, connect with others, and be part of their child’s outdoor journey. Come rain or shine, we learn and grow together—naturally. less
| Week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Mon 19th January 2026 - Mon 19th January 2026 |
| Week 2 | Mon 26th January 2026 - Mon 26th January 2026 |
| Week 3 | Mon 2nd February 2026 - Mon 2nd February 2026 |
| Week 4 | Mon 9th February 2026 - Mon 9th February 2026 |
| Week 5 | Mon 23rd February 2026 - Mon 23rd February 2026 |
| Week 6 | Mon 2nd March 2026 - Mon 2nd March 2026 |
| Week 7 | Mon 9th March 2026 - Mon 9th March 2026 |
| Week 8 | Mon 16th March 2026 - Mon 16th March 2026 |
| Week 9 | Mon 23rd March 2026 - Mon 23rd March 2026 |
Stay and Play (1mth - 5yrs)
Yarra Services at Yarra Farm
Little Explorers: Nature Adventures for Early Years (Ages 0–5) Step into the outdoors and spark your child’s love for learning through nature! Little Explorers is a playful, hands-on class designed for children aged 0–5 and their parents or caregivers. Each session is filled with opportunit …moreies for children to explore, imagine, and connect with the natural world at their own pace. Highlights include: 🍃 Open-ended messy play with mud, water, and natural materials 🌱 Seasonal gardening and planting activities 🐐 Meet and help feed our friendly animals 🔥 Campfire fun with storytelling and marshmallow toasting We follow the Forest School approach, where children learn through experience, build confidence, and develop physical and social skills in a nurturing outdoor environment. Whether it’s making a mud pie, digging for worms, or sharing stories around the fire, every moment is a chance to grow and connect—with nature and with each other. Perfect for families looking for community, fresh air, and joyful early childhood experiences! less
| Week | Dates |
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| Week 1 | Wed 21st January 2026 - Wed 21st January 2026 |
| Week 2 | Wed 28th January 2026 - Wed 28th January 2026 |
| Week 3 | Wed 4th February 2026 - Wed 4th February 2026 |
| Week 4 | Wed 11th February 2026 - Wed 11th February 2026 |
| Week 5 | Wed 25th February 2026 - Wed 25th February 2026 |
| Week 6 | Wed 4th March 2026 - Wed 4th March 2026 |
| Week 7 | Wed 11th March 2026 - Wed 11th March 2026 |
| Week 8 | Wed 18th March 2026 - Wed 18th March 2026 |
| Week 9 | Wed 25th March 2026 - Wed 25th March 2026 |
