Thursday 9 July 2026
Thursday 16 July 2026
8 am - 4 pm
Wild Play Discovery Centre, Centennial Park
$110 per child (5-12 years)
$60 per child (5-12 years) with NSW Creative and Active Kids Voucher
Drop-off - adults do not attend with children
Email us at [email protected]
We are delighted to bring back Bush Cook this winter, where children can enjoy the art of campfire cooking.
Learn how to make and use a campfire to cook delicious dishes!
The skills your child learns in this workshop can be used for future camping trips, picnics and 'bush birthday parties', to fill hungry tummies.
Children will prepare and cook their own damper, pop popcorn over an open fire and harvest fresh items from the Discovery Centre garden to add to their delicious creations.
This program is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Please note: Our programs are primarily child-led nature play experiences. Whilst we have planned themes, children co-create the program each day and may not engage in scheduled activities.
Creative Kids vouchers are accepted for this program.
Please provide the voucher number, name and date of birth of your child during the booking process.
Bookings will be cancelled if an invalid voucher number is provided.
To apply for a NSW Creative Kids voucher, visit Service NSW:
Important information
Please come prepared, as this program takes place outdoors and will go ahead in all-weather, unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). Children must wear enclosed shoes.
This is a drop-off program for children aged 5 - 12 years. Parents do not attend with children.
Our drop-off school holiday programs have an adult to child ratio of 1:10. We are unable to offer 1:1 support for children. If you would like to discuss the needs of your child with us, please email [email protected] or assist us by completing the accessibility requirements and behavioural needs questions when registering.
We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information.
Fire will not be included in our session if the NSW Rural Fire Service fire danger rating is above Moderate. Sessions will instead focus on bushcraft, creative games and nature play.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email [email protected] or give us a call on 02 9339 6645 for assistance.
Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:
- Bringing a refillable drink bottle
- Bringing lunch, including morning and afternoon tea
- Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing), wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes), and warm layers
- Wearing enclosed footwear
Providing the Educator with a medical treatment plan and clearly labelled medicine (with the child’s name and instructions) at drop-off, should medication be required. Examples include EpiPen for anaphylaxis, asthma inhaler, or allergy medication.
I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:
- We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell
- We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program
- We/I have been asked to self-isolate
- We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.
If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on [email protected] to arrange for a refund of your ticket.
No refunds available for this program.
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Children will learn the art of fire craft – creating sparks to light a fire without matches and making delicious damper!
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Warm up this winter with nature-based activities that introduce your child to campfire craft.