Early Years

All our 'Early Years' activities are aimed at 4 to 5 year olds and provide a fantastic introduction to the natural world.

A typical half day….
Arriving at about 10.00a.m, the children are welcomed and introduced to their education leaders. They do their selected activity and leave at about 12.00p.m. They may eat their lunch at the Centre after the session under the supervision of their teachers.

A typical full day….
The children usually arrive at about 10.00a.m, are welcomed and introduced to their education leaders and then split into groups for the morning sessions. At lunch time all groups meet back at the Centre where they eat their packed lunches. Groups swap for the afternoon session to ensure all pupils cover the whole programme. Most schools leave at about 2.15p.m.

Courses available for Early Years

'Treemendous' (half day)
at Nower Wood
The children look at and feel the bark, buds and leaves of a variety of trees.

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Badgers Day Out (half or full day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Help the badger to find a new home in the wood.

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Minibeast Safari (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Our intrepid explorers search for Minibeasts, play related games and see these miniature animals close-up with magnifiers.

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Sensory Walk (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children investigate the colours, shapes, smells and textures of a variety of plants & animals.

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Summer Meadows (half day)
at Bay Pond
Children look at the lovely flowers, grasses and invertebrates in the meadow.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar (full day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children learn about the growth and changes within the life cycle of a butterfly by following the story of this ever popular book.

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Whatever the Weather (half day)
at Bay Pond
Children investigate the weather around them by using bubbles and ribbons to measure wind and thermometers are used to record temperature.

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Our sessions are always planned and presented with the Health & Safety of the students in mind. The activities instil an awareness of the importance of observation when studying animals and plants in their natural habitats. Students are encouraged to treat the organisms with care and sensitivity. We also emphasise the need to look after our environment. Most importantly we hope you enjoy your day out, and return to school with a better understanding of how we fit into the natural world.