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A Muddy, Skill-Soaked Saturday: Forest School Weekend Club at Betteshanger Park
A three-hour Saturday program for 5–11-year-olds at Betteshanger Park teaching woodland crafts, den-building, fire-lighting and campfire cooking—this guide helps parents know what to expect and what to pack.
A Muddy, Skill-Soaked Saturday: Forest School Weekend Club at Betteshanger Park.
Join Wild One’s Forest School on Saturdays at Betteshanger Park for a compact, hands-on immersion in woodland skills tailored to children aged 5 to 11. Activities range from tree-climbing and den-building to fire lighting and campfire cooking, all designed to help young participants explore the site, make friends and return home with new stories and practical outdoor skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fire, Food and Practical Woodland Craft
The program emphasizes hands-on skills: lighting fires safely, campfire cooking and a variety of woodland crafts that give children practical, memorable experiences in the outdoors.
Dens, Trees and Unstructured Exploration
Building dens and supervised tree climbing allow for energetic play and exploration across the Forest School site, encouraging creativity and confidence in a natural setting.
Making Friends in the Mud
Small-group activities and shared tasks—cooking at a campfire, crafting and games—are built to foster new friendships and teamwork among children aged 5–11.
What the day feels like
What a Saturday Feels Like
Over three focused hours children rotate between hands-on stations: crafting with natural materials, working with instructors on safe fire-lighting and campfire cooking, constructing dens and supervised tree-climbing, all within the Forest School site at Betteshanger Park. The pace is lively and practical, built around outdoor learning and play so that participants come away with stories and new skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress children in layers and pack extra tops and socks. While wellies are waterproof, walking boots or similar are recommended for a full day outdoors. Bring a packed lunch and avoid nuts.
Sessions meet at Betteshanger Park.
Sessions run on Saturdays and last three hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the Forest School Weekend Club for?
The weekend club is designed for children aged 5 to 11.
How long is each session?
Each session lasts three hours.
Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
Sessions meet at Betteshanger Park.
What do children need to bring?
Children should wear layers with extra tops and socks in their bag; bring a packed lunch (no nuts). While wellies are waterproof, walking boots or similar are better for extended outdoor activity.
How much does the session cost and what’s included?
Price is £12 per half-day; this includes activities and equipment.
What activities will my child do?
Activities include woodland crafts, lighting fires, campfire cooking, building dens, tree climbing and exploring the Forest School site.
Are there booking conditions I should know about?
On booking Forest School you agree to the operator’s booking terms and conditions.