"His whole being lit up when talking about bush school ... The group is held with great leadership and guidance" - Jude

 

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TERM 3 2025: Monday 21 July - Friday 26 September 2025

 

Wild Wallabies (3–5 Years)

• Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Cost: $800–$1000 per 10-week term (sliding scale). Trial day: $80
• Location: Brunswick Heads (exact location provided upon registration)

This is Brunswick Bush School's nurturing nature connection program for 3-5 yr old kids. We run a 100% outdoor, all weather program. Two nature mentors gently guide the group for an adventure filled day of play, learning, exploring, crafting and story telling. We spend the day in wild nature offering an amazing and diverse playground that is rich with interactions and experiences building confidence and resilience.

 

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Black Cockatoos (6–12 Years)

• Day: Thursdays
• Time: 9:15 AM – 3:15 PM
• Cost: $800–$1000 per 10-week term (if start mid term, pro-rata rates available)
• Location: Brunswick Heads (exact location provided upon registration)

The Black Cockatoos is Brunswick Bush School’s weekly term-time nature connection program for children aged 6-12 years. Running for the last 10 years and based at the glorious Brunswick Heads, this program is a fun, adventurous day outside. We offer children lots of freedom and give them vital time and space to be and feel away from the pressures of modern life. Our program provides a fantastic setting for your child to learn bush skills while finding connection, building confidence and resilience.

Gently guided by two mentors (usually a male and female) the day is a mix of child-led and structured activities. We usually explore a different nature-based theme each term. Examples have included: learning about mangroves, plant identification, and bush tucker and we have taken on practical projects such as shelter building, animal tracking, whittling and nest box construction. We take our lead from the children and structure the program to suit their interests and learning needs.

The day is interspersed with games, free play, swimming (in summer) and sharing circles. We encourage a communal style of learning across the ages of the group and are big on building social and emotional skills, developing emotional intelligence and awareness through the program.

  

 

New families can book a trial day ($80) before they commit for the term. You can start any time during the term subject to availability. We charge a pro rata fee for the term. Payment plans are available. 

 

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Brunswick Bush School is a mobile, outdoor bush program for children aged 3–12 years. 

We are not an approved/licensed childcare service under the National Quality Framework (NQF) or the Department of Education. Instead, we provide recreational, educational, and nature-based programs where children learn, play, and explore the outdoors.

 

 

What are the parents saying...

"Wanted to say that he had an absolute ball! Hughie would wake up every Tuesday morning so excited for bush school, to the point where he’d be ready to go and wanting to get in the car at 7am. What a beautiful, safe, fun, engaging, incredible space you have created. We are so grateful." – Steph

 

"Tai has grown in leaps and bounds with confidence. Thank you for your amazing work!" – Lia

 

"They both loved it! I don't know what you guys give them, but it's like we get the best versions of our kids every single time we pick them up from Bush School." – Andrea

 

“Billy has absolutely LOVED bush school, he is so excited to come every week and we have honestly seen an improvement in his listening skills and confidence since starting!”  – Vicky

 

“What you offer is priceless…Just wanted to say thanks so much for such a fantastic program, and as you know it has been invaluable for daisy this last few years." - Aiden

 

“There is no better way for our children to develop a love and respect for this beautiful land. Daisy has such a respect and love of the environment that you take them into. What could be more valuable than this. Nature is the present moment, a moment free from past and future thoughts. This connection with nature is an invaluable experience which they will no doubt continue to love and cherish through their lives.“ – Aiden

 

"It was amazing! Woody had a great time and hasn't stopped chatting about it :)"  - Jude