“This is the best day of my life”
Our Rewild programs are seasonally inspired, nature based immersions that cultivate a deep kinship with nature. Within a culture of connection kids are supported to develop their sense of belonging, build their naturalist knowledge and forge lasting friendships.
The Rewild Program
The Rewild program is a drop and leave nature-inspired program that runs termly for ages 8-12 years old.
The Rewild program is the meeting place between kids passions and the changing seasons. Utilising his skills in bushcraft, wilderness awareness, creativity and storytelling Andrew provides an engaging atmosphere of exploration and discovery. Specialised in the 8-Shields framework, programs are permeated with core nature-connection routines to cultivate meaningful experiences with each other and nature. Kids can expect to take on fun projects, play exhilarating games, cultivate their skills with knife and fire, find calm in the wind, have courageous conversation and explore our majestic home through Cape to Cape adventures. Come and join us as we explore our wild belonging.
“Thank you for being such an amazing leader and mentor. We greatly value your wise, solid and gentle way””
Term 4: HUNT ENROLMENTS OPEN
Term 4: HUNT ENROLMENTS OPEN
Vasse Bush Camp
8 sessions from 7th Aug - 25th September
Thursdays 9.30 - 2.30pm for 8 - 12 year olds
Enrolments close Monday August 4th
Term 3: Survive and Thrive
Over the 8-week session we will explore what we need to Survive and Thrive. Kids will learn to collect and purify water, they will make their own fire kit (fire-steel, leather tinder pouch and charcloth), build on their tarpology skills, fire-cooking and plant knowledge in preparation for our CAMPOUT!
Vasse Bush Camp
8 sessions from 15th May - 4th July
Thursdays 9.30 - 2.30pm for 8 - 12 year olds
Enrolments close Monday August 4th
Term 2: Fire and Campcraft
Over the 8-week session we rewilders will learn the ways of fire, using ancient and modern methods, we will craft camp items (such as a pot holder and begin a coal cup), explore our surrounds and hike our wild coast. As always with our Rewild Program, we incorporate core-nature connection routines into the rhythm of our day, we build on the curiosity of the kids and provide tools and resources for emergent projects. Come join us as we explore our wild belonging.
Over the 6-week session the kids will make bug catchers, create homes for our native blue banded-bees, build a bushcraft clay wall and explore our wild coast. As always with our Rewild Program, we incorporate core-nature connection routines into the rhythm of our day, we build on the curiosity of the kids and provide tools and resources for emergent projects. Come join us as we explore our wild belonging.
Vasse Bush Camp
6 sessions from 4th March - 10th April
Thursdays 9.30 - 2.30pm for 8 - 12 year olds
Enrolments close Feb 28th
Term 1 : Insect Allies
Vasse Bush Camp
8 sessions from 30th October - 18th December
Thursdays 9.00 - 2.00pm for 8 - 12 year olds
Enrolments close Monday 27th October
Term 4: HUNT
Over our HUNT 8-week session we will craft our own bow, arrow and quiver set. We will test our bow-skills with our bow obstacle course. We will begin exploring what it takes to process a wild animal for food and resources, learn about local hunters and explore our wild coastline. As always with our Rewild Program, we incorporate core nature connection routines into the rhythm of our day and build on curiosity of the kids. We have a range of tools and resources that support emergent projects.