INCURSIONS AND EXCURSIONS

Our nature-inspired learning programs engage students in practical and active experiences beyond the classroom while developing a range of skills and understandings. They are tailored to suit all ages and capabilities and align with the Early Years Learning Framework and Australian Curriculum.

PROGRAM AIMS

Provide students with an engaging, fun and dynamic learning experience outside the classroom.

Activate school grounds and showcase key elements of a nature connected curriculum.

Develop critical and creative thinking skills whilst focusing on team building, collaboration and an understanding of stewardship.

JUMP TO:  Foundations in Nature Incursion // Natural Elements Incursion // Whittling and Weaving Incursion // STEAM into Nature with Natural Pigments Incursion // Geocaching Incursion // Cubby Building Excursion

INCURSIONS

Foundations in Nature

The Foundations in Nature program is a multi-sensory, play-based learning experience specifically designed for our youngest nature players. Babies and toddlers will be given the opportunity to explore, discover and experience an abundance of unique tones and textures with adults nearby to nurture their inquisitive spirit. This program evokes delightful engagement in the natural world and offers our littlest nature detectives the perfect environment to meet challenges, discover wonder and experience joy.

Duration: 1 hour

Cost (per session):  $350 [+ GST] Member’s Price $300 [+GST]

Additional sessions $150 [+GST] per 60 minutes

Target Audience: 6 months to 4 year-old children

Conditions: Minimum spend of $300 and travel surcharge may apply.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

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Natural Elements

Natural Elements incursion is a multi-sensory, play-based learning experience that inspires creativity and joyful connections with nature. Students explore and create with natural materials and loose parts with a focus on developing STEM thinking dispositions and affordances in nature. In addition to providing fun, engaging and sensory nature-based experiences for students, our team will share tips for outdoor learning with teachers; practical ideas and simple ‘next steps’ to support every teacher’s journey into learning outside the classroom.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost (per student): $16 [+GST] Member’s Price $14.50 [+GST]

Target Audience: Early Years to Year 2

Conditions: Minimum spend of $300 and travel surcharges may apply.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

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“The Natural Element Incursion nourished the senses and nurtured our connection to the natural world. Thank you for visiting our school and planting some very important seeds.”

 — Educator, Nailsworth P.S —

Geocaching

Geocaching is an activity that taps into students’ problem-solving, team-building and creative-thinking skills while promoting physical activity outdoors. Delivered as an active outdoor adventure, this incursion combines a unique blend of ‘screen time’ and ‘green time’ with students exploring their school grounds on a high-tech treasure hunt using the best navigation technology available.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost (per student): $16 [+GST] Member’s Price $14.50 [+GST]

Target Audience: Year 3 to Year 7

Conditions: Minimum spend of $300 and travel surcharge may apply.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

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“Excellent to see children playing so enthusiastically outside, with even reluctant students engaging and loving the geocaching activity.”

— Thomas, Linden Park OSHC —

EXCURSIONS

We are fortunate to have access to South Australia’s oldest National Park – Belair National Park, to offer cubby-building excursions.

Cubby Building

Nature Play SA’s unique cubby building excursion engages students in a real-world STEM challenge set amongst the beautiful surrounds of Belair National Park. Facilitated through a series of team challenges, students use natural, open-ended resources to problem solve, design and build imaginative cubby creations. The timeless surrounds of nature and a setting steeped in history provides the perfect platform for 21st Century learning, where cooperation and resilience are the keys to success and sustainable practices are embedded throughout.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

Cost (per student): $18.50 [+GST] Member’s Price $17 [+GST]

Target Audience: Early Years to Year 7

Conditions: Minimum spend of $400.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

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“The whole day was such a great experience for all the children. They loved not only building their cubby, but enjoyed eating their lunch in them. It was a fantastic team building excursion, one we will definitely look at doing again in the future.”

— Director – Goodwood PS OSHC Vac Care —

We love bringing our incursions to you and look forward to sharing our love of outdoor environments with children and adults alike.

A small travel fee of $50 (per booking) is applied to any booking further than 25km from the Nature Play SA office in Blackwood.

For incursions beyond this area, the travel fee will be discussed with you at the time of your booking inquiry.