Earth Kids is about supporting children to become ‘nature smart’ - to have the knowledge, understandings and skills to engage in creating a more sustainable world – in a fun and interactive way.

This is an experiential program of outdoor discovery in which kids will learn about the animals and plants at the Farm through observation and supported questioning, explore Indigenous knowledge, experiment with Earth Arts and bushcraft skills, and put permaculture into practice.

The program is for children aged 7 to 12 years of age, and goes from Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 3pm each day (drop off from 8.30am and pick up until 3.15pm). 

The parents handbook and enrolment form can be found at: http://www.nscf.org.au/home/learn/youth-education/holiday-programs/

For any enquiries, please email: Emma at education@nscf.org.au.

Each program differs according to the seasons and includes a diversity of activities. Some of the activities are:

• Gardening – planting, harvesting, composting, bush tucker and learning about seasonal changes;

• Bushcraft - building shelters, making string, making fires;

• Ecoarts – creativity using natural materials;

• Indigenous understanding – storytelling, cultural sharing;

• Earth connection – 'magic spots’, mapping, wandering and other activities to support understanding of the web of life and the elements that all life is made of.

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Coronavirus (COVID19)

As a result of the pandemic, we have a COVID Safe Operational Plan in place, which is in line with the Outdoor Recreation Industry COVID Safe Plan. We are following additional hygiene practices and have adapted activities to eliminate physical contact.

If for any reason we need to cancel Earth Kids, we'll give as much notice as possible and all tickets will be fully refunded.

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PRICING FOR 3 DAYS:

***$30 off all tickets until 14 March 2021**

Health Care Card Holder/ Low income:$200 | $170 for additional children

General:$270 | $240 for additional children

Four part-scholarship places available at $140 (GST inclusive) per child for parents with Health Care Cards. There are also limited volunteer places for parents, with their child/ren's attendance discounted. Contact Emma at education@nscf.org.au  if you are interested in these options.