A Full House for Holiday Forest Schools in February!
28th February 2025
What comes to mind when you think of the February half-term? Making rain-proof plans for the little ones, or chilly days wrapped up warm in the house? The chillier weather and threat of rain couldn’t stop a full house of Holiday Forest School groups from taking to the woods for two days of adventure and nature discovery!
Sue and Sam headed over to Saltaire and Ilkley respectively with a handy team of freelancers and volunteers, and all their favourite forest school activities, and braced for rain and sheltered activities. But it never came, and we were all the better for it! Sam set up his usual circuit of ninja ropes, slacklines and swings to test the children’s motor skills, keeping everyone active for hours, as others gathered round the fire circle to whittle sticks into spears, swords and other tools. In Saltaire, the children made themselves at home, quickly hurrying away to dens and hidey-holes, creating their own games and stories for the woodland environment. The younger ones loved exploring and finding treasures from the woods, including pine nuts and slime mould!
It was great seeing the changing seasons start to take shape in both the woodlands, and we can’t wait to see more signs of spring come Easter! Speaking of which, we are excited to be sharing our Holiday Forest School dates for the Easter break. We will be back at Ilkley, Saltaire and St Ives for two jam-packed days of forest school fun! Bookings go live today, 28 February, at 7pm. Check out our dates below!
- Hirst Wood, Saltaire 09/04/25 – 10/04/25
- Middleton Wood, Ilkley – 09/04/25 – 10/04/25
- St Ives Estate, Bingley – 16/04/25 – 17/04/25
JU:MP has lift off in Keighley!
The JU:MP programme is starting to kick off in Keighley, with play sessions starting to pop up in schools and parks! Parents from Parkwood Primary School are invited to a FREE outdoor play training course available, get in touch to book!
If you want to keep up with the JU:MP programme in Keighley, keep an eye on our social media or Keighley residents can join our WhatsApp group here!
