Forest Friends Woodland Playgroup
Squirrel Wood, Burghwallis, Doncaster DN6 9FE, UK
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The available information suggests that Forest Friends Woodland Playgroup may appeal to children who enjoy exploring the outdoors through activities like den building and mud kitchen play. The program may suit those looking to develop physical skills and teamwork in a warm, welcoming environment operating all year round.
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Movement-Loving Explorer
The evidence indicates that children engage in completely outdoor play, running around, building dens, and navigating ninja slack lines and rope swings within a friendly environment that encourages exploration.
Active Team Player
The evidence shows that children build crucial teamwork and collaboration skills through shared experiences such as constructing dens and playing cooperatively in a natural setting.
Imaginative Maker
The evidence notes that children foster creative expression and skill development by building dens, crafting wooden cars, whittling, and playing in the mud kitchen.
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Check my child's compatibilitySkills they may develop
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Confidence
- Physical skills
- Social skills
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About this club
Forest Friends Woodland Playgroup, located within the Doncaster Council area, offers enriching outdoor experiences for children aged 0-11 in Doncaster. This dedicated woodland playgroup operates all year round, providing diverse session types including weekly classes, structured Forest School programmes, and engaging holiday camps. Children develop crucial confidence and self-reliance through a variety of hands-on activities, such as whittling, constructing dens, and imaginative mud kitchen play.
The completely outdoor setting actively supports physical skills and fitness, encouraging balance, coordination, and motor development as children run, navigate rope swings, and utilise the ninja slack line. Creativity is deeply fostered through various outlets, from crafting wooden cars to designing fairy wands and wizard hats. A consistently warm and welcoming environment ensures children feel comfortable and included, promoting teamwork and social development as they collaborate on shared activities and form new friendships. Specific 'Families' sessions are designed to support parental involvement, promoting strong community engagement and shared enjoyment in the natural setting.
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Check my child's compatibilityStructured Forest School sessions aid continuous skill development, catering to under 7s within the regular playgroup and offering Family Forest School for children up to 11 years. Beyond regular classes, Forest Friends also hosts birthday parties and story trails, ensuring diverse engagement opportunities throughout the year, including special seasonal offerings. Based at Squirrel Wood, DN6 9JQ, Forest Friends Woodland Playgroup embraces all types of weather, with sessions proceeding unless extreme conditions like thunderstorms or high winds are forecast. This approach encourages children to connect with nature year-round, fostering resilience and a love for the outdoors.
The program consistently ensures participants enjoy their time, cultivating a strong sense of belonging and enthusiasm for learning in the natural environment.
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