Woodland Wonders Forest School

Traditional Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-01 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom
Workshop dates: Dates including weekends throughout December running from 30th November to 15th December.
Workshop times are 9-11.30am or 1-3.30pm
Who is this for…?
A workshop for adults. Individuals, friends, family groups and work parties.
Our popular traditional wreath making workshops are designed for the complete novice and also those who have some experience. You will spend a relaxed 2.5 hours learning how to make a traditional Christmas wreath to adorn your door. Using a selection of different types of foliage to create your wreath and a variety of different embellishments to decorate it to your desired taste. Advise will also be given on how to look after your wreath once at home to keep it looking in perfect condition throughout the festive period.
There will also be complementary snacks, mulled wine or spiced apple juice to enjoy throughout the session and help to get us all in the Christmas spirit. Places on our wreath making workshops are limited to ensure there is enough time to spend assisting and guiding people through the process and to create their perfect wreath.
About our wreaths….
Made on mossed rings and decorated with natural foraged materials such as Holly, Ivy, Conifer, Pittosporum etc, decorated with dried fruits, cones, berries, dried teasels and poppy heads etc and finished with a choice of fabric ribbons.
Price: £42.50 (not including Eventbrite fee) price includes all materials to make your wreath, mulled wine or spiced apple juice and snacks.
Private Wreath Making Parties: We can run private wreath workshops for group of between 10 and 14 people. For groups of friends, Christmas work parties, family get togethers and organisations. Parties can either be at our site or in at your chosen place. Please contact us for details.
Facilities:

Free parking is available
Toilets are also available on site.
This workshop will be run in the communal greenhouse.

Please contact me with any questions, we hope to see you there. woodlandwondersforestschool@gmail.co.uk
General cancellation and refund policy: Unfortunately we are unable to give refunds if you are unable to attend, but will happily make and deliver a Christmas wreath to your house local to Chichester or for collection.

Sparks and Spells! A drop off session for ages 5 to 11yrs
2024-10-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom
Session: Wednesday 30th October 10-2pm
Age range: A drop off day for children aged 5 to 11 years for unaccompanied children.
What to expect… Join us for a fun packed Halloween themed forest school session with lots of engaging activities and games to choose from to keep the children entertained….

Pumpkin carving
Slime making and gooey science fun activities
Coloured fire lighting
Fire lighting techniques
Tool use
Woodcrafts
Natural crafts
Snack cooked over the fire
Halloween themed games
Meeting and greeting the farm animals
Playing, exploring and making new friends
Marshmallows, hot chocolate
And lots of fun too!!

Price: £30.00 per child (not including booking fee)
Booking and information link: Sparks and Spells

"A Very Creepy- Crawly Halloween - Half Term Parent and Child Session 18m-8yrs
2024-10-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom
Sessions: Tuesday 29th October 10-12pm and 1.30 – 3.30pm
Location: Applefield Smallholding, Chalk Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7LW
Age range and group size: Parent/carer and child session for ages 18m to 8 years. Parents/carers and children aged under 18 months attend for free when accompanied by a paying sibling.
The fun to be had….?
Join us for a fun packed forest and farm experience themed around Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar’s Creepy-Crawly Halloween story. With some creepy crawly woodcrafts to make, bug hunting, our around the world bug collection to look at! and pumpkin carving or “no-carve” pumpkin making there is plenty to entertain the little ones.
There will also be time to explore the farm, meet and greet some of our animals, and play in our wooded area where you will find the swing, hammock and mud kitchen.
We’ll finish our session around our campfire with toasted marshmallows and story time!
Please contact us with any questions: woodlandwondersforestschool@gmail.com
Price: Child tickets £15.00 (plus booking fee) includes all activities on offer, pumpkin and all craft items made.
Children under 18 months attend for free when accompanied by a full paying child. Adults supervising children attend for free.
Booking link: A Creepy-Crawly Halloween

"A Very Creepy-Crawly Halloween" - Half Term Parent and Child Session 18m-8yrs
2024-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Applefield Smallholding, Applefield Smallholding, Sidlesham, West Sussex, PO20 7LW, United Kingdom

Fun In The Park Summer Workshops, 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-05 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)

Beat The Boredom, Summer Forest School sessions, 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-31 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)

Wild Beach Summer Sessions For Ages 5-11yrs (FREE HAF Spaces Available)
2024-08-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-31 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)
2024-08-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-05 09:00 - 13:00 | 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)
