Here you’ll find all of our upcoming Forest School sessions as they become available. We have lots in the pipeline, including supported sessions, so please do keep checking back for updates. You can also sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about new sessions, events, and opportunities.
👉 Click the booking link below to view session availability, full details, and to secure your place. Please note, you will need to sign up for an account when booking via the link.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Upcoming Sessions
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🌲 Forest School Sessions for Ages 11–16
A relaxed, welcoming woodland experience where young people can unwind, explore, and build confidence in nature, away from pressure and screens.
Our sessions are youth-led and flexible, offering a mix of outdoor skills, creative activities, and space to simply be. With small group sizes and a strong focus on wellbeing, safety, and inclusion, every young person is supported to engage in their own way.
Weekly sessions every Tuesday 11am-1pm.
Additional taster session Friday 24th April 2026.
Full details, including activities, what to bring, and session information, are provided upon booking.
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🌿 Teen Drop-In Sessions (Ages 11–16)
A welcoming space for young people who may not usually be drawn to outdoor or Forest School settings, but are looking for somewhere to connect, hang out, and explore ideas that matter to them.
These relaxed 2-hour drop-off sessions offer an alternative to formal learning, combining conversation, creativity, and real-world action.
🌱 What it’s about
• Exploring community issues, humanities, politics, and social topics through discussion and hands-on projects
• Building confidence, communication, and critical thinking
• Taking part in local, youth-led projects that make a positive differenceWith a calm, supportive atmosphere and space to recharge, young people can engage in their own way whether that’s joining discussions, getting involved in projects, or simply being part of a like-minded community.
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Parent & Teen Programme (Fully Funded)
A gentle, supportive 6-week programme designed for young people experiencing anxiety, alongside a parent or trusted adult.
These small-group sessions take place in a calm, nurturing environment, offering space to slow down, connect, and build confidence together. Through shared activities, nature-based experiences, and guided support, families can strengthen relationships, develop self-esteem, and feel more at ease in themselves and with each other.
Ideal for those who benefit from quieter settings and a more personalised approach.
The groups are small with space for only 8 young people and their trusted adult on each block. The 6 week block begins Saturday 9th May at 10am-12pm on our site at Calbourne Water Mill.
We look forward to welcoming you to slow down and take some time together.
If you have any more questions about this please email or sign up to our booking system to book on to the course.
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🌿 Woodland Wellbeing 60+
A relaxed and welcoming woodland space for people aged 60+, offering time to slow down, connect, and enjoy the outdoors in good company.
These gentle sessions are designed to reduce social isolation and support wellbeing through nature connection, conversation, and shared experiences. Activities may include light crafts, seasonal projects, short walks, and time spent around the fire.
With warm drinks, friendly faces, and a calm, unhurried pace, it’s a chance to reconnect with nature, with others, and with yourself 🌿
Please complete the interest form to be the first to hear when days and times for these sessions are released.
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🌿 Family Woodland Weekends
A fully funded family day out in the woods, designed to bring people together through nature, creativity, and shared experiences.
Spend time exploring the woodland, learning about nature, and enjoying hands-on activities such as campfire cooking, whittling, and seasonal outdoor crafts. Families will also take away simple ideas and activities to continue enjoying together over the summer.
These sessions are proudly funded by Can You Hear Us? Creative Islands.
Please sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when dates and booking details are released 🌿
Frequently Asked Questions
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We have carefully selected a booking system that is fully GDPR compliant and designed to give parents control over their data. Creating an account allows you to manage, update, or delete your information at any time.
For drop-off sessions, it is essential that we hold key details such as medical information, dietary requirements, and emergency contact information to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young people. The account system enables you to securely provide and manage this information.
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Yes. We take the safeguarding and wellbeing of young people extremely seriously, and all staff are DBS checked.
We are a small, experienced team. I am supported by another trained member of staff, and together we hold qualifications and training including:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Annual Prevent training
Outdoor First Aid
PGCE with QTS in Social Sciences
Food Hygiene certification
Over 15 years’ experience working with young people across a range of settings
I am in the final stage of completing my Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification, with final sign-off to be completed following the delivery of 6 sessions.
We follow risk–benefit assessments and dynamic risk assessment practices to ensure young people can take appropriate, supported risks in a safe environment.
All supporting staff will hold relevant qualifications. If you would like further information, all policies are available on our website.
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Our sessions are designed to support independence, confidence, and self-directed learning, in line with Forest School principles.
Young people are encouraged to explore and engage at their own pace within a supportive environment. For those who wish to stay nearby, there is an on-site café available.
We will also be offering supported sessions in the future. Please feel free to join our mailing list to be the first to hear when these become available.
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Our sessions are designed as part of a continuous programme, as the greatest benefits of Forest School come from regular attendance over time. Building confidence, skills, and relationships happens gradually across sessions.
We completely understand that families may wish to try a session first to see if it’s the right fit and we’re happy to support this. If your child enjoys their first session, we would gently encourage booking onto a 6-week block to allow them to fully settle in and gain the most from the experience.
The initial 6-week block is offered at a discounted rate to help make this commitment more accessible, and many families find that young people get the most out of Forest School when they take part over a longer period.
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We keep our group sizes small, with a maximum of 8 young people per session. This allows us to provide a safe, supportive environment where each child can be properly supervised.
Smaller groups also enable children to take part safely in activities such as fireside cooking, fire lighting, and tool use, while ensuring we can respond to individual interests, needs, and levels of confidence.
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All sessions are now located at our based at:
Calbourne Water Mill
Newport Rd, Calbourne, Newport PO30 4JN
Specific site directions are sent after booking.
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