Our Activities

A Forest School is a set of outdoors activities, preferably in a forest or the woods, and which privileges the contact with nature as the ideal setting for children to learn.

This educational model is based on the following premisses:

• Frequent and regular learning sessions in natural spaces, based on observation and collaboration between adults and children;
• Use of a natural or woods environment that supports the development of a close relation between the child and nature, promoting exploration and discovery and using mostly natural resources;
• Promotion of children’s comprehensive development, so that they become resilient, confident, independent and creative through their physical, social, cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development;
• Additionally, the creation of opportunities for children to be able to take risks allows for the development of their innate motivation and of positive attitudes, by using appropriate tools;
• The project is assured by professionals with CPD and using a high ration of adults per children, always in compliance with the applicable certification and legislation;
• The learning processes are focused on the child and free play is recognised as vital in learning and development, always considering the individuality of every child.

Yes! Children who are in touch with nature during all seasons, children who are capable of understanding their cycles and specificities, are children who are alert to what is around them, curious and with a deeper environmental conscience.

There are many physical benefits from being outdoors, as mentioned already. Children who are in touch with nature during all seasons, children who are capable of understanding their cycles and specificities, are children who are alert to what is around them, curious and with a deeper environmental conscience. There are many physical benefits from being outdoors, as mentioned already. Besides all this, being outdoors is crucial to strengthen the immune system, as well as not being stuck in a room sharing germs with other children, which is already an incredible benefit in itself!

Being outdoors is actually great for their health and we want to put an end to the stigma that we should protect children from the elements. Sunbathing is essential — vitamin D helps regulate the sleep and strengthen the immune system. The rain — as long as they are well equipped — does not have any downsides when it comes to being outdoors. Plus, everything is a lot more fun when puddles and mud are involved! There is also another extraordinary benefit that touches all climate conditions: children abroad in activities that promote physical exercise are fighting against the sedentary lifestyle, which is linked to numerous illnesses (physical and psychological). We could go on and on, but you can also check our scientific basis.

Everything! Everything that children have an interest in learning — being the weight of a pinecone or how to climb a tree. This means they are learning basic maths, basic physic or how to use their body. These are all vital throughout their life.

The professionals involved in this project have various skills and, at the same time, skills that complement each other — from kindergarten education to the certification as Forest School Leaders, as well as specialists in recreation, psychomotor rehabilitation and psychology.

Clothing that is adequate to the season. Basically, whatever they would take to the park. When it's cold and raining, they need to be prepared for it. The good news is, there are loads of alternatives, waterproof gear and wellies for all tastes.

The activities vary according to the needs and interests of each group. They are activities that aim to respond to the integral development of the child always according to their motivation. The activities can be proposed by children and adults and include the exploration of the environment, the transformation of natural material and motor challenges. Tree climbing and mud kitchen are the most successful activities!