Young Wilds: A Day in the Forest School at Betteshanger Park

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Young Wilds: A Day in the Forest School at Betteshanger Park

A 6.5-hour Forest School holiday club at Betteshanger Park for children aged 5–11, focused on woodland crafts, fire-lighting, den-building and tree climbing.

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Young Wilds: A Day in the Forest School at Betteshanger Park.

Duration
6.5
Location
Deal
Operator
Betteshanger Park
Category
Attraction
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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At Betteshanger Park the Wild One’s Forest School holiday club welcomes children into a close-to-nature day on a “magical Forest School site,” where youngsters aged 5–11 spend 6.5 hours learning practical outdoor skills and exploring woodland spaces.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Hands-on Woodland Crafts

Children take part in woodland crafts and den-building, practicing hand skills and creative problem-solving with natural materials under staff supervision.

THE CAMPFIRE

Fire Lighting and Campfire Cooking

The program includes supervised fire lighting and campfire cooking, giving participants basic, practical experience with outdoor cooking and campfire routines.

THE PLAY

Tree Climbing and Site Exploration

Climbing trees, exploring the Forest School site and making friends are central parts of the day, combining active play with discovery in the woodland setting.

What the day feels like

What a day feels like

The holiday club moves through a rhythm of short, focused activities—crafting, den-building, supervised fire work and free exploration—so children leave with new skills, stories and a stronger confidence in the outdoors.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this club is best suited for.

1
Families with 5–11-year-oldsDesigned specifically for children aged 5 to 11, it’s an appropriate single-day outing for parents seeking structured outdoor learning.
2
Energetic primary-aged childrenGood for kids who enjoy hands-on activities, exploration and active play across a full 6.5-hour day.
3
Children comfortable in outdoor settingsA solid match for youngsters who can cope with variable weather and being outdoors for the full session.
4
Not suitable for under-5sThe program’s structure and safety parameters are tailored to 5–11-year-olds and are not intended for younger children.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Lunch is not provided—children should bring a packed lunch, drink and snacks (no nuts). Dress in plenty of layers and include spare tops and socks; while wellies are waterproof, walking boots or similar are recommended for a full day outdoors.

Timing & Meeting

Each session runs for 6.5 hours and meets at Betteshanger Park.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Forest School day?

Each day lasts 6.5 hours.

What ages can attend?

The holiday club is for children aged 5 to 11 years.

Is lunch provided?

Lunch is not included; please send a packed lunch, drink and snacks (no nuts).

What should my child wear?

Dress children in plenty of layers with extra tops and socks in their bag; bring waterproofs as needed.

Are wellies acceptable footwear?

Wellies are waterproof, but walking boots or similar are more suitable for a full day outdoors.

Where does the session meet?

Meet at Betteshanger Park.