Summer Forest School

Forest School returns for the summer holidays 2018.

Forest School is made up of a very wide range of experiences and adventures, which can include bush craft skills, whittling, fire lighting and cooking on fires, through to bug hunts and bird watching.  Children can also take part in tailored activities designed to help them connect to their environment through arts and crafts, games and science based investigation activities. The unique, natural environment of THCP is at the very heart of all the workshops and children will discover the wonderful habitats found through a choice of inspiring hands-on activities and games.

Forest Schools are always run by a qualified practitioner (level 3 or above) who is experienced in working with children in an outdoor environment. Kenneth Greenway (Cemetery Park Manager) leads Forest School at THCP, with support from team members and other qualified forest school practitioners. All staff are DBS checked. 

Exra info:
Two subsidised places per session are available for Tower Hamlets parents/carers/guardians who are unemployed or on low income. This is on a first come, first served basis. Contact us for more info - 0208 983 1277

Ages: Activities are suitable for children aged 6 - 14 (younger children are welcome too, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the whole session) 
Clothing: Please remember to dress for the weather as we are likely to be outside come rain or shine
Meeting Point: The Soanes Centre, Southern Grove,  E3 4PX
Payment:  The fee must be paid before the first session. Other payment options are welcomed, so please let us know if you would prefer another method.

Equipment/Clothing List

A small rucksack
A light water bottle (fruit shoot size ideal)
Packed lunch
Wellies or sturdy shoes which can get dirty
Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
Hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather)
Sun cream if sunny
Old clothes you do not mind getting dirty which fully cover legs and arms. N.B. - The thickness of clothing will depend on the season.
Spare set of clothes for just in case
An extra layer is useful in their rucksack in case weather changes or wind has a chill (this could be their spare set of clothes as listed above)