Holiday workshop/activity/meet-up

🌿 Nature & Environmental Understanding Gain hands-on experience with natural materials (mud, sticks, leaves, seeds, clay) and learn about their properties Understand native plants, seeds, and wildlife through making seed bombs, nature wands, and exploring outdoors Develop awareness of waste reduction, recycling, and environmental care via the Waste Challenge and sustainable practices 🎨 Creativity, Imagination & Problem-Solving Foster creativity through open-ended play: mixing potions, building cubbies, crafting masks/crowns & clay creatures Practice planning, designing, and constructing while building shelters and creating nature art Encourage imaginative storytelling and role-play in mud kitchens and nature-themed activities 🤝 Social & Emotional Growth Build confidence, resilience, and independence through unstructured outdoor play and getting hands-on in nature Strengthen family and peer connection through shared, fun collaborative activities Cultivate wellbeing, calmness, and belonging through sensory nature engagement — consistent with Nature Play SA’s core mission 🧭 Practical & Physical Skills Improve coordination, fine motor skills, and dexterity through crafting, geocaching, and building Develop observation and navigation skills through geocaching and exploring the natural environment 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cultural Awareness Learn about Aboriginal culture, history, and connection to Country through message stones with David Booth and cultural education sessions 💡 Core Values Build a lifelong positive relationship with the outdoors Understand the importance of caring for nature and the environment Experience learning through play — that exploring and having fun is how we grow and discover