Bush School at Callan Park (2.5-5 years)
Come and join us for Bush School at Callan Park on Thursdays and experience the new sounds, sights and sensations of nature.
Thursdays (see dates below)
$29 for 1 child and 1 parent/carer (per program)
9:30 am – 11:30 am
This is a stay-and-play program — carers are part of the learning journey too.
Summerhouse, Callan Park
Lilyfield NSW, Australia
Email us at [email protected]
More about Bush School
Bush School is a roaming nature play program for 2.5 - 5 year olds and their carers, set in the picturesque, harbourside bushland of Callan Park. This winter, our adventures will be guided by some of nature’s most fascinating travellers and hidden creatures.
Each session is child-led and open-ended. As the days grow cooler, children will explore the incredible journeys of migrating whales, take a closer look at micro bats, and investigate the busy world of winter insects. There are cubbies to build, rocks to hop, bugs to watch, and plenty of dirt to dig. Kids set the pace. Educators support the play. Adults stay and get involved, learning alongside their child through nature connection and hands-on activities.
What to expect
- Nature-based free play and sensory discovery
- Mud, sticks, leaves and imagination
- Wildlife discovery, including migrating whales, micro bats and winter insects
- Bushcraft, storytelling and creative arts
- Learning how animals communicate, navigate and adapt in winter
- Carer-child connection through shared outdoor experience
- Practical take-home ideas for nature play
Our sessions are guided by weather, local wildlife, and children’s curiosity, allowing us to respond to what we find and what captures their imagination each day.
This is a stay-and-play program — carers are part of the learning journey too.
Meeting point: Our Bush School site is located on the grass beside the Summerhouse, in Callan Park.
Important Information
Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds, thunderstorms or total fire bans).
We require a minimum of 10 participants for this booking to go ahead. 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.
Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:
- Bringing a refillable drink bottle and a small snack for morning tea
- Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)
- Wearing enclosed footwear
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.
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