Beat The Boredom, Summer Forest School sessions, 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Parklands Community Primary School, Durnford Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3AG
Dates:
Monday 5th – Thurs 8th August, 9-1pm
Location: Parklands Community Primary School, Chichester
The fun to be had:
Join us for a fun packed forest school session held at Parklands School onsite forest school area. With use of an indoor area if the weather turns wet where we will continue our fun with engaging age appropriate activities. With different activities throughout the week there is something new to do and learn everyday. Such as….

Fire lighting skills
Woodworking and learn to use a variety of hand tools.
Snack cooking over the fire
Learn about healthy eating and help prepare the lunch cooked over the fire.
Team games
Discovery, Exploring and playing
Den and shelter building
And anything else we can think of!!!

Children will have the opportunity to choose to join in the activities offered, play with new friends, explore, be active and learn new skills too.
Price: £28.50 per child, includes a freshly prepares hot lunch cooked over the campfire. Places are limited and booking is essential.
HAF FSM Free sessions: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant there are a number of places available for eligible free school meal children to attend for free. To book these places please use the new WSCC online booking page (All of our holiday activities are under the forest school section): https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login (FREE HAF booking page goes live on 19th February)

Fun In The Park Summer Workshops, 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO20 1HW
Dates:
Monday 5th to Thursday 8th August, 9-1pm
Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd August, 9-1pm
Location: Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO20 1HW
The fun to be had: Join us for some fun in the park at Hotham Park, Bognor Regis. With a series of different workshops everyday….
Week1:
Day 1 – Forest School (Fire lighting and Woodworking skills) in the discovery garden
Day 2 – Pizza making in Hotham Cottage education centre
Day 3 – Games and activities in the Park
Day 4 – Craft workshop in Hotham Cottage education centre
Week 2:
Day 1 – Baking workshop in Hotham cottage education centre
Day 2 – Games and activities in the park
Day 3 – Forest school – outdoor cooking workshop
Day 4 – Craft workshop in Hotham cottage education centre
Please note: The workshop timetable may change depending on the weather forecast for that day.
We will be using Hotham cottage education centre as the base for our week, where children can leave their belongings and were some of our workshops will be run. The forest school area is the discovery garden within Hotham Park, which will be closed to the general public and made secure when we are using it. We will be also using the park itself at times too.
Price: £28.50 per child, includes a freshly prepares hot lunch cooked over the campfire. Places are limited and booking is essential.
HAF FSM Free sessions: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant there are a number of places available for eligible free school meal children to attend for free. To book these places please use the new WSCC online booking page (All of our holiday activities are under the forest school section): https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login (FREE HAF booking page goes live on 19th February)

Wild Beach Summer Sessions For Ages 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 13:00 | West Beach, Littlehampton, West Beach, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LH, United Kingdom
Wild Beach Holiday sessions – Drop off sessions for ages 5 to 11 years
Dates:
Monday 29th July – Thurs 1st Aug, 8-1pm
Monday 12th – Thursday 15th Aug, 9-1pm
Location: West Beach, Littlehampton, BN17 5LH. We will have use of the visitors centre and toilets and will be using a designated area of the beach.
The fun to be had:

Scavenger hunts and identifying life on our coastline
Environmental awareness and conservation
Paddling and playing in the shallow water.
Shoreline scavenger hunts/activities
Kite flying/making
Learning through discovery, exploration and playing
The tides and moon!
Fun and interactive games and activities
Wild science and problem solving challenges
Beach games
Story telling
Mapping, tracking and trailing
Wild art and natural crafts
How to stay safe on the beach
Be involved in lunch preparation and learn about healthy food and healthy eating
Fun and engaging age appropriate activities
And anything else we can think of!!!

Engaging young minds in a fun and enriching way through a variety of different wild beach activities at each session.
Price: £28.50 per child, includes a picnic lunch, Booking essential and places are limited.
FREE Places for free school meals children.
HAF FREE Places: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant there are a number of places available for eligible free school meal children to attend for free. To book these places please use the new WSCC online booking page (All of our holiday activities are under the forest school section): https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

Beat The Boredom, Summer Forest School sessions, 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Sidlesham Primary School, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, West Susses, PO20 7NL, United Kingdom
Dates:
Monday 29th July – Thursday 1st August, 9-1pm
Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd August, 9-1pm
Location: Sidlesham Primary School, Sidlesham, Chichester
The fun to be had:
Join us for a fun packed forest school session held at Sidlesham Primary School’s onsite forest school area. With the use of an outdoor classroom if the weather turns wet where we will continue our fun with engaging age appropriate activities. With different activities throughout the week there is something new to do and learn everyday. Such as….

Fire lighting skills
Woodworking and learn to use a variety of hand tools.
Snack cooking over the fire
Learn about healthy eating and help prepare the lunch cooked over the fire.
Team games
Discovery, Exploring and playing
Den and shelter building
And anything else we can think of!!!

Children will have the opportunity to choose to join in the activities offered, play with new friends, explore, be active and learn new skills too.
Price: £28.50 per child, includes a freshly prepares hot lunch cooked over the campfire. Places are limited and booking is essential.
HAF FSM Free sessions: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant there are a number of places available for eligible free school meal children to attend for free. To book these places please use the new WSCC online booking page (All of our holiday activities are under the forest school section): https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login (FREE HAF booking page goes live on 19th February)

HAF SEND FREE Family Christmas Session
2024-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO20 1HW
Join us for a Christmas family forest school session, for SEND children of all ages and their family.
The session will be held in the discover garden with in Hotham Park, Bognor Regis
There will be various different forest school activities to participate in such as
Woodworking
Whittling
Fire lighting
Cooking lunch over the fire.
Preparing food for our snack and lunch.
Crafts
Hammock, swing
Games and activities
We will have use of Hotham Lodge, where you can leave belongings and use in the event of bad weather. The forest school area is the discovery garden within Hotham Park, which will be closed to the general public and made secure when we are using it. We will be also using the park itself at times too. There is permanent covered area within our forest school area.
Cost: Free, funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant. Places are limited. Children’s HAF code will be required to book at: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login
Please only book places for your children through the HAF system. Adults and siblings who are under 4 are not required to book through this system.

Christmas At The Farm (Ages 5 - 11 years) FREE HAF SPACES AVAILABLE
2024-12-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom
Session: Monday 23rd December, 10-2pm
Location: Applefield Smallholding, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7LW
Age range:
For children aged 5 to 11 years. Please note that this is a drop off session.
What to expect…
Join us at our farm and forest school session, with lots of different fun and engaging activities and experiences
Explore the farm and get up close to and feed some of our farm animals, including Rosemary and Angela the donkeys and the very hungry goats!
Venture to our wooded area where we have the nest swing, hammock and mud kitchen. Its also our woodworking area where you can use tools to create a Christmas craft to take home.
Around the fire circle you can practice or learn some fire lighting skills, cook a campfire treat. Its also where we will cook our lunch.
In the event of bad weather we will use our indoor area to run run activities from and also covered areas around the farm to use.
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a hot lunch freshly prepared over the fire, all the woodcrafts and novelty craft items made to take home. Booking link: Christmas At The Farm
Free HAF FSM places: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant free spaces are available for eligible free school meal children. To book these places search our events through the WSCC booking page, limited places are available: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

HAF FREE SEND Family Wellbeing Forest School Session
2025-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO20 1HW
Join us for a fun-filled outdoor session in the beautiful Discovery Garden at Hotham Park, Bognor Regis. Designed for SEND children, their siblings, and parents/carers, this event offers a chance to explore, create, and connect with nature. Children of all ages welcome.
Take part in a variety of engaging forest school activities, including:
Woodworking and whittling
Fire lighting and outdoor cooking
Preparing and cooking lunch over the fire
Nature crafts
Hammock and swing for relaxing
Fun games and activities
Whatever the weather, the fun continues. We have a covered space in the Discovery Garden to keep activities going even in the rain.
Come along, make new friends, and enjoy a day of adventure in nature.
Important Information:
All SEND children, including siblings, must book a place using their HAF codes.
Siblings UNDER school age without a HAF code and parents/carers do not need to book
Cost: Free, funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant. Places are limited. Children’s HAF code will be required to book at: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login
Please only book places for your children through the HAF system. Adults and siblings who are under 4 are not required to book through this system.

Wild Beach - A Coastal Adventure - Ages 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2025-04-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | West Beach, Littlehampton, West Beach, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LH, United Kingdom
Wild Beach Holiday sessions – Drop off sessions for ages 5 to 11 years
Dates: Monday 7th to Thursday 10th April, 9-1pm
Let your child experience the wonders of the coast with our Easter Wild Beach School Sessions. Set on the stunning coast of West Beach, Littlehampton, these sessions are packed with hands-on outdoor activities that inspire learning, exploration, and creativity.
What’s in store?
· Scavenger Hunts & Coastal Exploration – Discover marine life
· Paddling & Playing in the Shallows – Fun water activities
· Kite flying and Beach Games – Active fun with new friends
· Wild Science & Problem Solving – Hands-on learning
· Environmental Awareness – Protecting our coastlines
· Storytelling & Creative Play – Imagination on the beach
· Mapping, Tracking, and Trailing – Become a nature detective
· Healthy Eating & Lunch Prep – Learn about healthy food
· Wild Art & Nature Crafts – Use natural materials to create crafts.
Rain or shine, the beach fun never stops! We’ll make sure to have shelter and the use of the visitor’s centre for any wet weather activities, but make sure your child is prepared for the elements.
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a picnic lunch.
HAF Places: FREE for children with their HAF code, bookable through the WSCC booking system: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

Beat The Boredom - Easter Forest School - 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Places)
2025-04-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Parklands Community Primary School, Durnford Close, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3AG
Who are these sessions for: Ages 5 to 11yrs (drop off sessions).
Egg-citing Outdoor Fun for Ages 5-11
Hop into the holiday spirit with our Easter-themed Forest School sessions at Parklands School’s magical woodland area. Each day is packed with outdoor adventures, hands-on crafting, and delicious campfire treats—all while exploring and learning in nature.
What’s in store?
· Fire Lighting – Try your skills!
· Campfire Cooking – Make tasty campfire treats
· Woodworking & Tool Skills – Craft Easter-themed creations to take home
· Healthy Eating & Fire-Cooked Lunch – Help prepare a delicious meal
· Den & Shelter Building – Create the perfect woodland hideout
· Springtime Nature Discovery – Explore, play, and learn about wildlife
· Team Games & Outdoor Challenges – Get active and have fun with friends
· And more surprises along the way!
Rain or shine, we’re outside. We have an indoor area for wet weather but bring waterproofs—we love a bit of springtime puddle jumping!
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a freshly prepares hot lunch cooked over the campfire
HAF Places: FREE for children using their HAF code. Please book these places through the WSCC booking system: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

Fun In The Park Easter Session - 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2025-04-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO20 1HW
Who are these sessions for: The sessions are drop off only and are for children aged 5 to 11yrs.
Dates: Wednesday 9th April, 9-1pm
Location: Hotham Park, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO20 1HW
The fun to be had:
Join us for a one-day Forest School adventure at The Discovery Garden within Hotham Park.
Get ready to explore, discover and create in the heart of nature. Our Fun in the Park event includes a range of forest school activities, such as:
– Campfire cooking – Toast marshmallows and learn fire skills
– Team games, swing and hammock
– Bug hunting and nature exploration – Become a mini explorer
– Nature crafts – Get creative with woodland treasures
– Outdoor games and free play – Run, play, and enjoy the fresh air
This event is ideal for children who love the outdoors, want to learn new skills, and enjoy hands-on fun in nature.
Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your child’s spot.
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a freshly prepares lunch.
HAF Places: FREE for eligible children using their HAF code. Bookings via the WSCC booking page: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

Easter Farm & Forest School Easter Session for 5-11yrs (Free HAF Spaces)
2025-04-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun-filled Easter adventure at the farm and forest school, packed with hands-on activities, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
Meet and feed our friendly farm animals, including the lovable donkeys, Rosemary and Angela, and our always-hungry goats. Explore the woodland area, where you can swing in the nest swing, relax in the hammock, and get creative in the mud kitchen.
Try your hand at woodworking and craft your own special Easter-themed creation to take home. Gather around the fire circle to learn fire-lighting skills and cook a delicious campfire treat. We’ll also be preparing lunch over the fire, making it a truly immersive outdoor experience.
If the weather takes a turn, we’ll still have plenty to do, with activities running in our indoor space and covered areas around the farm.
This is the perfect way for children to connect with nature, learn new skills, and make special Easter memories. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place!
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a hot lunch freshly prepared over the fire, all the woodcrafts and novelty craft items made to take home.
Free HAF FSM places: Funded by the WSCC Holidays and Activities Grant free spaces are available for eligible free school meal children. To book these places search our events through the WSCC booking page from 4th November, limited places are available: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login

Wild Beach - A Coastal Adventure (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2025-07-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 | West Beach, Littlehampton, West Beach, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5LH, United Kingdom
Wild Beach Holiday sessions – Drop off sessions for ages 5 to 13 years
Let your child experience the wonders of the coast with our Summer Wild Beach School Sessions. Set on the stunning coast of West Beach, Littlehampton, these sessions are packed with hands-on outdoor activities that inspire learning, exploration, and creativity.
What’s in store?
· Scavenger Hunts & Coastal Exploration – Discover marine life
· Paddling & Playing in the Shallows – Fun water activities
· Kite flying and Beach Games – Active fun with new friends
· Wild Science & Problem Solving – Hands-on learning
· Environmental Awareness – Protecting our coastlines
· Storytelling & Creative Play – Imagination on the beach
· Mapping, Tracking, and Trailing – Become a nature detective
· Healthy Eating & Lunch Prep – Learn about healthy food
· Wild Art & Nature Crafts – Use natural materials to create crafts.
Rain or shine, the beach fun continues this summer! As part of our provision, we’ll have access to shelter and the visitor’s centre for shade or rainy day activities.
Price: £30.00 per child, includes a picnic lunch.
HAF Places: FREE for children with their HAF code, bookable through the WSCC booking system: https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login
