Saturday Mini Foresters Sessions

Saturday Minis (Ages 2.5 – 6/7)

A monthly weekend Forest School adventure for families

Saturday Minis runs monthly during term time, with two session times available:
10:00 – 12:00 and 12:30 – 14:30.
Each session lasts 2 hours and is designed for children aged 2.5 – 6/7 years to enjoy alongside their parents or carers.
Please note: the booking form for Saturday Minis is separate from our weekday sessions.

What to Expect

Saturday Minis is a family-focused woodland session where adults and children can explore the woods together and enjoy the changing seasons. These sessions support learning about nature through hands-on, outdoor activities that encourage curiosity and confidence.

Children may:

• Search for insects under logs

• Whittle sticks

• Identify seasonal plants

• Forage ingredients for a campfire snack

• Listen to birdsong

• Enjoy the open space of our woodland glade

Every session reflects what’s happening in the woodland at that time of year.

Independence & Imaginative Play

As children become more familiar with the woodland, they naturally begin to explore more independently. This gives adults time to relax while children dive into imaginative play.

Your child might:

• Return from the leaf kitchen with a platter of “forest feasts”

• Appear from a den with a wriggly worm cupped in muddy hands

• Excitedly bring woodland treasures to show and tell

Saturday Minis nurtures confidence, creativity, and a genuine connection with nature.

Age Guidance

The suggested age range of 2.5 – 6/7 years is a guideline only. Children are welcome to remain in Saturday Minis for as long as the group suits their needs and interests—every child develops at their own pace.