Nature Play Comes To The Whitsundays

Families and children of the Whitsundays have a new opportunity for adventure right at their fingertips thanks to the new Wattlewood Nature Play activity program which is inspired by Forest Schools.

Giving kids the opportunity to connect with our region's incredible outdoors while growing as learners, Wattlewood Nature Play offers programs designed to engage children in our natural environment while building their confidence and problem-solving skills, while giving them a sense of belonging and resilience.

Wattlewood’s programs have received an incredibly positive response from parents of the Whitsundays, with many children engaging with activities such as Playgroup and Bush Kinder. The child-led programs help children gain independence, grow their confidence, expand their problem-solving skills, and make new friends.

The new School Holiday Program running this June/July is now open for families to secure their spots. Children will enjoy a range of in activities such as cubby building, muddy play, nature challenges, knot tying and more, with the support and encouragement of experienced primary school teachers.

“Wattlewood’s new School Holiday Program has been designed to help children grow in the most natural way possible, in the great outdoors at their own pace,” says owner and educator Molly Brown.

Molly has personally curated these exciting and innovative programs drawing on her knowledge as an experienced local primary school teacher who is passionate about the contexts in which children learn and develop independent resilience.

Using her experience teaching in schools and bush school programs throughout Queensland and Tasmania, Molly has developed a passion for nature-led learning which she infuses into every facet of Wattlewood Nature Play.

Through the firsthand experience of seeing kids thrive learning outside of the classroom setting, she is excited to offer this first of its kind opportunity to the families of the Whitsundays.

"The Whitsundays are an ideal location for nature play, we are surrounded by tropical national parks, eucalyptus forests, blue water and coral reefs, but not all families have the time or opportunities to explore as they would like,” said Molly.

“Wattlewood creates the opportunity for children to be able to access their incredible backyard here in the Whitsundays and explore it with a qualified educator who will foster their love for learning, encourage healthy risk taking and develop their resilience.

“Learning is so much more than four walls and Wattlewood is excited to give children freedom to be themselves, explore, create, use their imaginations, problem solve and learn through their environment.”

Little Explorers Playgroup

Ages 0 – 5 years

This program is designed to create connection and belonging through play and self-directed education.

Tutoring Sessions

All ages

Small Group tutoring encourages connection, creativity and curiosity while aligning with curriculum. These sessions allow for children, to learn, share their knowledge, build confidence, and solve problems.

Education Consults

All ages

Offering Wattlewood’s expertise in education to provide support to families and children, to help them grow. With many alternative schooling options available, Wattlewood is here to provide everything from lesson plans to motivating activities and monthly check-ins.

Nature Nurture’s Program

7 - 12 years old

Opportunities for learning, connecting, confidence building and problem solving. This program is for children who may need some extra support for their emotional and social wellbeing.

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Children embrace the simplicity of the outdoors at Wattlewood Nature Play

Handcrafting from nature is one of the many activities children experience

Molly Brown, founder and educator at Wattlewood Nature Play