NSCF Earth Kids programs are about supporting children to become ‘nature smart’ – to have the knowledge, understanding and skills to engage in creating a more sustainable world – in a fun and interactive way.

It is an experiential program of outdoor discovery, in which children learn about the animals and plants at the Farm through observation and supported questioning; explore First Nations knowledge with guest presenters; experiment with Ecoarts and bushcraft skills; and put permaculture into practice. The program aims to support children to develop a love of place and the animals and plants that live in this bioregion.

Each program differs according to the seasons and includes a diversity of activities. Some of the activities are:

• Gardening – planting, harvesting, composting, and learning about bush foods and seasonal changes;
• Bushcraft – building shelters, making string, making fires;
• Ecoarts – creativity using natural, recycled, or repurposed materials;
• First Nations understanding – storytelling, cultural sharing;
• Earth connection – bird language, ‘magic spots’, mapping, wandering, and other activities to support understanding of the web of life and the elements that all life is made of.

The school holiday program is for children aged 6 to 12 years and runs from 9am to 3pm each day (drop off from 8.30am and pick up until 3.15pm).

We also offer a homeschool program during the Term. Please click here for more information.