This summer, we are delighted to offer a Steiner-inspired Forest School Holiday Club in our beautiful community woodland beside Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School.

This is a supervised outdoor holiday provision for children, offering a warm and nurturing rhythm of free play, creativity, practical activity, story, movement, rest and connection with nature. Children will be cared for by experienced facilitators in a safe woodland setting, with a range of optional forest-school-inspired activities available throughout the day.

Rooted in a Steiner-inspired approach, the holiday club is designed to support the whole child through rhythm, imagination, practical activity and time in nature. Our aim is to provide children with a joyful, grounding and memorable summer experience: one that is adventurous, socially rich, creative and full of wonder.

What children may experience

During their time with us, children may have opportunities to:

• Build confidence and independence outdoors
• Enjoy imaginative play and creative activity in nature
• Make friends and strengthen social confidence
• Take part in group games, crafts and practical woodland activities
• Experience the rhythm of the day through story, song, movement and shared meals
• Enjoy carefully supported challenge and adventure
• Deepen their connection with the natural world
• Spend time in a beautiful woodland setting, with freedom to play, explore and simply be

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Dates

Running across 6 days, over 2 weeks:

Wednesday 22 July to Friday 24 July 2026,

and again from 

Wednesday 29 July to Friday 31 July 2026

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Timings

9:00 – 15:30

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Pricing

We have tried to keep this programme as accessible as possible, while also reflecting the care, staffing and quality of the experience being offered across all six days. Children can attend for 3 or 6 days.

Early Bird rate:

£300 for the full 6 day programme
£150 for 3 days over 1 week
(Available until 31 May 2026)

Standard Rate: Applies from 1 June 2026 –  £360 for the full 6 day programme or £180 for 3 days

We hope the early bird rate offers families a helpful saving, while also enabling us to plan well and create the best possible experience for the children.

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VAT note

This is a supervised holiday childcare provision with forest-school-inspired outdoor activities. The focus is on care, play, social connection, creativity, outdoor activity and a safe, nurturing holiday experience, rather than formal education or tuition. On this basis, VAT is not charged.

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Booking

Places are limited and we expect interest to be high, so early booking is encouraged.

To secure the early bird rate, please book by 31 May 2026. After this date, places will still be available subject to capacity, at the standard rate.

We would love to welcome your child for a summer of outdoor adventure, creativity, friendship and connection with nature.

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Indicative Activities

The rhythm of each day will be shaped by the weather, the needs of the group, the age of the children and the life of the woodland. Facilitators will offer a range of activities, games and crafts for children to engage with as they wish, while also ensuring a safe, nurturing and enjoyable holiday setting.

Activities may include:

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Circle time

A gentle sharing circle to help children settle, get to know one another and feel part of the group. This may include conversation games, songs, movement, simple reflection or other warm and age-appropriate ways of building confidence and connection.

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Woodland orientation and nature connection

Games, site exploration, sensory activities, habitat discovery and opportunities to observe the natural world.

Children will be supported to become familiar with the woodland, understand safe boundaries, and enjoy direct experience of the trees, plants, weather, seasons and living environment around them.

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Shelter building and teamwork

Children may have opportunities to take part in den and shelter building, simple knot work, problem-solving games and shared group challenges.

These activities encourage cooperation, imagination and practical confidence, while allowing children to enjoy the fun of working together outdoors.

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Fire circle and practical outdoor activity

Where appropriate, children may take part in closely supervised fire-circle routines, gathering and preparing materials, safe fire-lighting activity, and simple campfire-based cooking or food preparation.

All such activities will be carefully managed by the team and adapted to the age, confidence and needs of the children present.

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Seasonal awareness and natural materials

Children may explore seasonal plants, natural materials and the life of the woodland, with an emphasis on care, respect, observation and responsible engagement.

There may also be opportunities to use natural or foraged materials in simple cooking, craft or creative activities, depending on the season and what is safely available.

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Nature crafts and handwork

Children may be offered creative activities using natural materials, with scope for weaving, simple woodwork, seasonal craft, making, modelling or other handwork-inspired activities.

The emphasis is on creativity, enjoyment, imagination and the pleasure of making with the hands.

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Story, music and reflection

Shared storytelling, songs, quiet moments, music or closing reflections may form part of the daily rhythm.

These gentle elements help support group cohesion, imagination, calm and a sense of shared celebration.

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Free play

Free play is an important part of the day.

Children will be given time and space to play, imagine, explore, build, rest and follow their own interests within the safe boundaries of the site, with appropriate supervision from the team.

The main essence of the holiday club is to offer children a beautiful woodland setting in which they can explore, play freely, make friends and let their imaginations blossom.

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Suggested Daily Rhythm

A typical day may include:

• Welcome circle, morning movement and settling activity
• Group game
• Fire circle or practical morning activity
• Snack
• Activities on offer, free play or woodland exploration
• Lunch
• Afternoon activities, crafts, games or free play
• Closing reflection, story or song

The exact rhythm may vary depending on the weather, the energy of the group and the activities planned for the day.

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Age Range and Differentiation

The holiday club is intended for children aged 6–14.

Activities will be adapted appropriately for different ages and stages. Younger children may experience the day through play, movement, story, imagination and simpler practical tasks. Older children may be offered greater responsibility, challenge and independence where suitable, particularly in areas such as shelter building, fire-circle routines, tool-based activity or group tasks.

The emphasis throughout is on safety, care, enjoyment, confidence and a positive shared experience.

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What we hope children will take away

By the end of their time with us, we hope children will have enjoyed opportunities to:

• Feel more confident and at home outdoors
• Build friendships and social confidence
• Enjoy creative and imaginative play in nature
• Take part in practical woodland and craft activities
• Experience supported challenge and adventure
• Feel grounded, refreshed and connected to the natural world
• Carry happy memories of summer days in the woods