What Forest School Brings.
Forest School for Schools
We bring learning outdoors, giving children the opportunity to explore, discover and learn through real experiences.
Our sessions use the natural environment to inspire curiosity, creativity and problem-solving.
Children take on challenges, develop independence and learn to work together.
We help schools create meaningful learning experiences that children can carry with them beyond the forest.
School day trips
Give your students a day of outdoor adventure, discovery and hands-on learning. Our school trips invite children to explore the natural environment through activities such as shelter building, bushcraft skills, nature exploration, creative challenges and team games. Children develop confidence, curiosity and problem-solving skills while learning to work together and connect with nature. Each experience can be adapted to the age, needs and learning objectives of your group. We create memorable outdoor experiences that bring learning to life beyond the classroom.
Nature Play for toddlers.
Nature Play offers little explorers aged 1–4 the freedom to play, discover and connect with the natural world alongside their grown-ups.
Each session combines nature-based games, stories, songs, movement and hands-on activities.
Our sessions encourage curiosity, confidence, creativity and early social connections. Most importantly, we create a welcoming space where little ones can enjoy the simple magic of playing outdoors.
Teacher Training
We help teachers discover the possibilities of taking learning beyond the classroom and into the natural world. Our practical training introduces outdoor learning approaches, Forest School principles and creative ways to use natural spaces. Teachers explore activities that encourage curiosity, collaboration, problem-solving and child-led learning. Sessions can be adapted to different educational settings, age groups and curriculum objectives. We aim to give educators the confidence, inspiration and practical tools to make outdoor learning part of everyday education.
Forest Holiday Camps
Our holiday camps offer children unforgettable days filled with outdoor adventure, friendship and fun.
From exploring the forest and building shelters to creative activities there is always something new to discover. Children play, take on challenges and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
They build confidence, independence and friendships while enjoying time away from screens and everyday routines. Our camps are all about making memories, discovering new passions and enjoying the freedom of being outdoors.
Team Building
Our outdoor team-building experiences bring people together through practical challenges in a natural environment.
Teams work together on activities that encourage communication, creativity, problem-solving and collaboration.
Sessions can be tailored to businesses, leadership teams, school staff and other organisations.
Step outside the usual workplace,
reconnect with nature and build stronger teams through adventure and shared achievement.
What does a Forest School program look like?
Forest School is an immersive experience delivered as a series of regular sessions over weeks, months or the entire school year. The children are taken to the forest in groups and spend a couple of hours doing activities such as exploring, tackling challenges like building shelter and using tools and materials found in the forest to create and build their own world of adventure and play. They work together and support each other in developing their emotional, cognitive and interpersonal skills.
What are the benefits?
Flexibility.
Forest School is for everyone it is not just for those children who find the day-to-day school environment challenging to work within; All children and people benefit from the opportunities that Forest School Catalunya provides. There are opportunities to learn in a new context with classmates, friends and soon-to-be friends.
Activities for all ages.
Forest School is a dynamic learner-led process. Our Forest School leaders guide children through a range of challenging, fun activities from forest exploration, arts and crafts, practical tool using skills to shelter building and basic outdoor survival skills such as fire making.
Timetable.
Forest School Catalunya recommends at least an hour and a half of forest school experience per session. This means sessions can fit in easily with the children's school timetables, whether during school hours or after school as an extra curricular activity.
Safe guarding.
Forest School Catalunya is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children who participate. Our forest school leaders have completed all required background checks for working with children and have completed the required 16 hour Outdoor First Aid training.
Where does it happen?
Location.
Forest School Catalunya is adaptable enough to work for any school context. All that is needed is access to a natural space, a large city park would even work. Forest School Catalunya will recommend the ideal locations available to your school whatever the context. We will carry out dynamic risk assessments that take into account the changeable conditions that working outside in nature brings and we ensure a safe environment for all participants.
