These Go Wild at Hudnall Forest School sessions help home-educated children and young people explore and take appropriate risks in the outdoor environment, building confidence, self-esteem, and resilience through hands-on learning and adventure in nature.
Tailored to the age, development, personal interests, and natural curiosity of those attending, these sessions help develop physical, emotional, and social skills while connecting with nature. Children and young people will use their senses to explore nature and learn mindfulness techniques to manage emotions.
There will be opportunities and engage in physical and imaginative play. Activities may include:
- Crafting with natural materials
- Building dens/shelters
- Learning to tie knots
- Sensory games
- Problem-solving games
- Cooking on a fire
Who are these sessions for?
- Primary and secondary school-aged children and young people (5 to 16)
Adults must accompany primary school-aged children. Parents/carers of secondary school aged young people can stay if needed, but this is not mandatory.
How long do these sessions last?
- Each session lasts 2 hours
- Sessions can be booked as a series of six or twelve sessions
How much do these sessions cost?
Prices per child or young person:
- £90 for six sessions
- £180 for twelve sessions
Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Session dates will be arranged on booking.
Feedback from an SfYP Go Wild People & Wildlife Officer about a young person who attended a Go Wild session
"The young person initially got frustrated when things didn’t go perfectly and avoided messy activities. By the end, they were planning adventures, climbing trees, and confidently interacting with peers of different genders. It was like seeing a completely different person. The experience gave them the freedom to be less rigid and not feel the need to be 'perfect’ all the time.”
