Reach for the Trees This School Holiday
Wild bushcraft adventures, den-building, campfire cooking and marshmallow toasting, an unforgettable forest school experience for children aged 5+ during school holidays
Please note: children must be aged 5 by the September before attending (the term after their 5th birthday).
What Is Woodland Adventure Club?
The Woodland Adventure Club is our forest school holiday programme for children aged 5+, based in a private forest near Exeter. It’s a full day of outdoor freedom, exploration and skill-building, led by trained forest school leaders who nurture confidence, curiosity and creativity.
Why Parents Love It
Small groups (max of 15 children) for personalised experience
100% forest-based learning in our private woodland, where the natural world becomes the classroom.
Fully trained, caring staff leading every session
Children explore textures, colours and imagination using natural materials gathered from the woodland.
Children develop bushcraft and nature skills, confidence, and resilience
Daily opportunities for storytelling, singing and sharing in a calm, supportive
circle.
Real hands-on experiences inspire curiosity and well-being
100% forest-based learning in our private woodland, where the natural world becomes the classroom.
Forest Activities They’ll Love
Each session (9 am-5 pm) is packed with forest fun, including:
- Fire lighting with fire steels
- Campfire cooking (think bilberry muffins, wild garlic fritters and more)
- Den building and shelter construction
- Bug hunts and wildlife exploration
- Nature crafts and green woodwork
- Hammock time, rope swings and forest games
Activities vary with the seasons and children’s interests; no two days are the same!
When & Where
Woodland Adventure Club runs during school holidays at Grammarcombe Woods, Ashcombe Estate, near Exeter.
Next Available Holiday Dates:
- February Half Term - Monday 16th - Friday 20th February 2026
Pricing & Booking Information
- £44 per child per day, 9 am until 5 pm (9 am until 3 pm in December)
- £42 per sibling per day
- Advance booking required, sessions fill quickly!
Minimum age requirement – Children must be aged 5 by the September before attending. We are only able to accept children from the September after their 5th birthday.
Still Have
Questions
Explore our FAQ page for practical info on forest sessions, how to book, kit lists, safety and routine.
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Reach for the Trees This School Holiday
What Our Parents Say
"Used for holiday club during half term, my boys had lots of fun (in spite of the very wet weather!).
They came home very tired and mucky, they had clearly had a great time!"
Hannah Bailey
"I booked my 2 kids (8 and 12) in for a day over half term and they both absolutely loved it. They came home completely shattered from being outdoors all day and smelling of bonfire! I’ll book them in again soon…"
Joanne Wadey