Forest Folk is a home education group for 5-7 and 7-10 year olds, meeting fortnightly in term time, all year round. We use the private woods at Arlington, a farm site in Wilmington, Abbots Wood in Arlington, together with a handful of downland sites. We look at all kinds of subjects from fossils and bones to twig identification, and we make good use of bushcraft skills.
We meet on fortnightly (ish) Wednesdays all year round during term time.
There are two groups running on alternate weeks - A and B week. From September, the A week will be for 5-7 year olds, and B week for 7-10 year olds.
It is a morning group (10.30 to 12.30)
Bookings are taken in blocks of three sessions. There are six blocks in a year.
A block is £30 per child, non-refundable if you can't make it.
We provide hot and cold drinks, but bring a snack if you like. We quite often light the campfire!
In order to support the child's learning and to better enable follow-up work, a carer must attend and be within sight of their child.
They will be asked to assist with reading, writing, or technical supervision, and will be asked to help me focus the children on the activity.
To book a place, or ask to be on the waiting list if it's full, contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or [email protected].
There are two groups running on alternate weeks - A and B week. From September, the A week will be for 5-7 year olds, and B week for 7-10 year olds.
It is a morning group (10.30 to 12.30)
Bookings are taken in blocks of three sessions. There are six blocks in a year.
A block is £30 per child, non-refundable if you can't make it.
We provide hot and cold drinks, but bring a snack if you like. We quite often light the campfire!
In order to support the child's learning and to better enable follow-up work, a carer must attend and be within sight of their child.
They will be asked to assist with reading, writing, or technical supervision, and will be asked to help me focus the children on the activity.
To book a place, or ask to be on the waiting list if it's full, contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or [email protected].
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TERM 1 DATES
FIRE SKILLS AND FORAGED FOOD The Nest, Wilmington
Practice lighting a fire with flint and steel, sun and magnifying glass, rolled charcoal, battery and wire wool and bow drill. Can you keep your fire going long enough to cook a marshmallow? What is the best kind of firewood? How do you choose a good marshmallow stick? Gather some blackberries to make syrup for squash or to go on ice cream.
A: 9th September
B: 16th September
FINDING YOUR WAY The Nest, Wilmington
A treasure hunt around The Nest, practising your map reading, compass and number skills. Collect treasures on the way! How can we use the sun to find north? Can you use trees and plants to find north too? Design your own coordinate game to challenge a friend or your grown up.
A: 23rd September
B: 30th September
FABULOUS FUNGI Abbots Wood, Arlington
Our annual investigation of the fabulous fungi in the local ancient woodland. Search through the different habitats to discover all the strange shapes and assorted colours and learn how they grow and reproduce. Make a spore print and write or draw with "ink cap" ink.
A: 7th October
B: 14th October
TERM 2 DATES
CHESTNUTS AND CONKERS The Nest, Wilmington
Learn to tell the difference between Sweet and Horse Chestnuts. Which one can you eat? Which one makes soap? Which one rolls better - try them out my making a channel down from the Treehouse. Learn why Sweet Chestnut wood splits so well - make a little plate. Make some chestnut cakes to eat from your plate.
A: 4th November
B: 11th November
CHALK, FLINT AND CLAY The Nest, Wilmington
An investigation of our local geology. Dig out some clay to make a pot, work out where chalk and flint came from. Investigate how the Downs were formed and experiment with plate tectonics. Carve chalk pebbles with flint and make your own chalkboard.
A: 18th October
B: 25th October
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Learn all about evergreens and why we use them in winter. Search for signs of the wildlife in the wood and tell wintery tales round the fire. Make a seasonal craft to take home.
A: 2nd December
B: 9th December
TERM 3 DATES
MICE ARE NICE The Nest, Wilmington
A: 6th January
B: 13th January
BRIDGES AND DAMS Bluebell Wood, Arlington
A: 20th January
B: 27th January
FEED THE BIRDS The Nest, Wilmington
A: 3rd February
B: 10th February
Coming up: ponds, local legends, birds of prey, camouflage, lambs, charcoal, survival skills
FIRE SKILLS AND FORAGED FOOD The Nest, Wilmington
Practice lighting a fire with flint and steel, sun and magnifying glass, rolled charcoal, battery and wire wool and bow drill. Can you keep your fire going long enough to cook a marshmallow? What is the best kind of firewood? How do you choose a good marshmallow stick? Gather some blackberries to make syrup for squash or to go on ice cream.
A: 9th September
B: 16th September
FINDING YOUR WAY The Nest, Wilmington
A treasure hunt around The Nest, practising your map reading, compass and number skills. Collect treasures on the way! How can we use the sun to find north? Can you use trees and plants to find north too? Design your own coordinate game to challenge a friend or your grown up.
A: 23rd September
B: 30th September
FABULOUS FUNGI Abbots Wood, Arlington
Our annual investigation of the fabulous fungi in the local ancient woodland. Search through the different habitats to discover all the strange shapes and assorted colours and learn how they grow and reproduce. Make a spore print and write or draw with "ink cap" ink.
A: 7th October
B: 14th October
TERM 2 DATES
CHESTNUTS AND CONKERS The Nest, Wilmington
Learn to tell the difference between Sweet and Horse Chestnuts. Which one can you eat? Which one makes soap? Which one rolls better - try them out my making a channel down from the Treehouse. Learn why Sweet Chestnut wood splits so well - make a little plate. Make some chestnut cakes to eat from your plate.
A: 4th November
B: 11th November
CHALK, FLINT AND CLAY The Nest, Wilmington
An investigation of our local geology. Dig out some clay to make a pot, work out where chalk and flint came from. Investigate how the Downs were formed and experiment with plate tectonics. Carve chalk pebbles with flint and make your own chalkboard.
A: 18th October
B: 25th October
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Learn all about evergreens and why we use them in winter. Search for signs of the wildlife in the wood and tell wintery tales round the fire. Make a seasonal craft to take home.
A: 2nd December
B: 9th December
TERM 3 DATES
MICE ARE NICE The Nest, Wilmington
A: 6th January
B: 13th January
BRIDGES AND DAMS Bluebell Wood, Arlington
A: 20th January
B: 27th January
FEED THE BIRDS The Nest, Wilmington
A: 3rd February
B: 10th February
Coming up: ponds, local legends, birds of prey, camouflage, lambs, charcoal, survival skills
[email protected] 07887 556336