Embark on a woodland adventure with Mini Foresters, the enchanting forest school experience at Batsford!

Mini foresters is an all outdoor stay and play inspired by forest school theories, brought to you by ‘Mini Mudders‘ on our dedicated forest school site.

Sessions are suitable for ages 2-6 and will run come rain or shine, set in a wooded environment with a heated shelter for those colder days.

Your Mini Foresters will explore the natural environment and learn through meaningful hands-on experiences, problem-solving and getting creative!

What to expect

You will meet the session leader in our top carpark by the Mini Foresters sign, then it’s just a short 30 second walk onto our site.

The activities are designed with children in mind, each week we will take inspiration from books. You can expect anything from den building to tool whittling, to bug hunts, to sound safaris, woodland crafting and of course campfires where your foresters will love exploring the woods, collecting sticks and toasting marshmallows.

We have a magical wooded area, perfect for hide and seek, a mud kitchen for all those mud pies and leaf stews, our wooden tipis are the perfect hideaways and the balance logs prove a fun way for the children to gain confidence and a sense of achievement whilst improving their balance and co-ordination.

All staff are qualified group leaders, first aid trained and DBS checked. It’s a stay and play, so the Mini Foresters remain the responsibility of their grownups throughout the sessions.

Forthcoming sessions…

The Highway Rat
Date: Nov 11Th and 15th Nov  | Time: 10:00am
What to expect:
The mischievous Highway Rat is on the loose! Children will build his secret rat cave using branches and leaves, make pretend biscuits and cakes for the forest creatures, and go on a treasure hunt to return stolen goods to their rightful owners. They will also design “Wanted” posters for the Highway Rat and decorate their own nature treasure pouches to fill with kind treasures found in the forest.

The Princess and the Wizard
Date: 18th Nov | Time: 10:00am
What to expect:
Magic is in the forest! Children will make magical wands and create enchanted leaf prints using natural pigments. They will dance, cast spells, and mix wizard potions with leaves, flowers, and herbs. Children can also take part in a magical hunt, searching for items the fairy has transformed throughout the forest.

Spinderella
Date: 25th Nov | Time: 10:00am
What to expect:
Step into the web of Spinderella! Children will work together to create a giant group web, explore the strength of spider silk with wool and string, and craft natural spider web art. They will make pinecone spiders and paint handprint spiders, learning about teamwork, creativity, and the fascinating world of spiders.

For more details and to book, visit www.mini-mudders.co.uk/miniforesters