Farewell Spring with Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup

Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is all about getting outdoors with your family, spending time connecting to nature, exploring the seasons in the Adelaide Hills, meeting new friends and parents and exploring the senses through nature art and play.Based at The Old School Community Garden in Stirling in a lovingly created nature play space with water course, sand pit, magic potion station, veggie gardens, nature art and craft stations and plenty of space to explore. A safe and friendly space for children ages 0 - 5 years to connect to nature.‘Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup' is located at 'The Old School Community Garden in Stirling'. 100 Old Mount barker Road, Stirling.We hold two playgroups a month on either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, 10am to 12pm.The playgroup is set up for children to explore, climb and create, and to socialise and learn about nature. They will play throughout the seasons and learn the benefits of enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.We have fun play spaces such as:- Magic Potion Station- Natural loose parts- Relaxing area for babies and family member- Living and working vegetable gardens- Magical Butterfly Garden- Musical instruments- Storey telling area- Huge water course- Clay creations, water colour painting, sensory play dough and so much more . .Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is held  on  Peramangk land

Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup

Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is a community, nature art and play event for children ages 0 - 6 years and their families and carers.

The Old School Community Garden

<h3>We would like to acknowledge that our playgroup runs on the land of the Peramangk and Kaurna People, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.</h3>Spring in the GardenLet's explore Spring together in the garden. Please join us with your family and friends to explore the seasons and our beautiful gardens through nature art and play.Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup is a volunteer run event that has been running for ten years, at our very magical and beautiful location, The Old School Community Garden in Stirling, South Australia.Our playgroup is all about getting outdoors with your children ages 0-6yrs and family, spending time connecting to nature, meeting new friends and parents. Exploring the senses and developing cognitive, social and emotional skills through nature art and play. It's a special place to visit with many families returning with new family members again and again.A great place to catch up with friends, family or mothers groups for a coffee and chat. We also welcome family day care services. Please reach out if you have any questions.We hold two playgroups a month, on Mondays,10am to 12pm.The playgroup is set up for children to explore, climb and create, and to socialise and learn about nature.We have Nature Play SA suits available to try on and a discount code if you choose to order them via the Nature play SA website. They are a great onesie suit to get your tiny ones up to 6 year olds out into the wilds during wet seasons.<h3>Come and explore our fun play spaces and activities . . . . .</h3>- Magic Potion Station- Natural loose parts- Relaxing area for babies- Living and working vegetable gardens- Magical Butterfly Garden- Koala trail, cottage path and fairies- Musical instruments- Storey telling area- Huge water course- Sand Pit- Clay creations, water colour painting, sensory play dough and so much more . .<h3>Cost:</h3>$13 per family.* If there are no adult tickets left we are at capacity.When booking, please add parent ticket and children's tickets so we know how many people to expect. Thank you. If there are no adult/carer tickets left the event is booked out. Only book one adult ticket per family. It's is $13 per family, not per adult. Thank you :)* Parents are responsible for their children's safety whilst at AHOP. Please<h3>Event Information:</h3>Morning Tea - pack a picnic and a water proof picnic rug.Clothing - We have lots of water play activities so please pack your wet weather gear, gum boots and a spare set of clothing. A towel in the car and a plastic bag for wet items always helps.Coffee Cart - We are so lucky to have a coffee cart attend our events. So please pack a reusable cup if you like. They do take card and cash and sell tea coffee and yummy treats.New Parents - Please come to our sign in table on arrival. This is located down the bottom of the gravel driveway near the blue cubby. We will run you through where everything is and help you feel welcome. If you haven't been before and you feel like a chat, come and sit on the mats near the sign in table. This is our volunteer area and we love to help new parents feel welcome. Look out for the mums wearing a name tag if you have any questions. I f you see a parent looking lonely, why not say hello. Let's all make everyone feel welcome.Saftey - Please ensure you take care on Old Mount Barker Road. The garden can be slippery after rain so please take care walking down gravel driveway and on any wooden logs.Bathrooms - Are situated in the old school building on far side of carpark. We suggest going before heading down the hills.Tiny Shop - Located in the old school house near bathrooms. Selling hand made craft To raise funds for the Old School Community Garden. Payment details are available at the Tiny Shop. Please ensure payment is made. Thank you.Cancellation - If you are no longer able to attend please notify us 24 hours before hand via eventbrite refunds.<h3>Location:</h3>'Adelaide Hills Outdoor Playgroup' is located at 'The Old School Community Garden in Stirling'. 100 Old Mount barker Road, Stirling. Please ensure to park safely and keep driveways clear.<h3>Volunteers:</h3>We are a Not-for profit, volunteer run event. We have a committee that actively participates in the growth of the playgroup and it’s future, by attending working bees, sharing ideas and developing an environment where friendships can grow for both our children and our families together. If you would like to join, come and say hi and we can sign you up. We are always looking for helpers to set up and pack up. Please feel free to reach out and lend a hand.Volunteer Committee MembersJade Klass - Coordinator/Chair person Zoe Locke - TreasurerSarana Renzella - Social Media ManagerBec Bryne - SecretaryDanni Edwards - First Aid officerEva Kucera Kerry Armonis Jorja Jagga ScottLeah VermeerenEliza WilliamsSarah PetietEmily WintersEmma PistolaAbi OrnigSarah ElizabethSimone GillSophie Kirkbride