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 |
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| Week 1 | Mon 29th September 2025 - Mon 29th September 2025 |
| Week 2 | Mon 6th October 2025 - Mon 6th October 2025 |
| Week 3 | Mon 13th October 2025 - Mon 13th October 2025 |
| Week 4 | Mon 20th October 2025 - Mon 20th October 2025 |
| Week 5 | Mon 3rd November 2025 - Mon 3rd November 2025 |
| Week 6 | Mon 10th November 2025 - Mon 10th November 2025 |
| Week 7 | Mon 17th November 2025 - Mon 17th November 2025 |
| Week 8 | Mon 24th November 2025 - Mon 24th November 2025 |
| Week 9 | Mon 1st December 2025 - Mon 1st December 2025 |
| Week 10 | Mon 8th December 2025 - Mon 8th December 2025 |
| Week 11 | Mon 15th December 2025 - Mon 15th December 2025 |
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 1st October 2025 - Wed 1st October 2025 |
| Week 2 | Wed 8th October 2025 - Wed 8th October 2025 |
| Week 3 | Wed 15th October 2025 - Wed 15th October 2025 |
| Week 4 | Wed 22nd October 2025 - Wed 22nd October 2025 |
| Week 5 | Wed 5th November 2025 - Wed 5th November 2025 |
| Week 6 | Wed 12th November 2025 - Wed 12th November 2025 |
| Week 7 | Wed 19th November 2025 - Wed 19th November 2025 |
| Week 8 | Wed 26th November 2025 - Wed 26th November 2025 |
| Week 9 | Wed 3rd December 2025 - Wed 3rd December 2025 |
| Week 10 | Wed 10th December 2025 - Wed 10th December 2025 |
Christmas Special- wreath making (1 - 11yrs)
Yarra Services at Yarra Farm
🎄 Join us for the usual forest school and outdoor adventures, including Christmas themed nature play and crafts as well as wreath making and tree decorations 🎄
| Week | Dates |
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| Week 1 | Sat 13th December 2025 - Sat 13th December 2025 |
