Stay and Play sessions

Engage, explore, connect and grow.

Organisation links
Location address: Maple Farm , Kelsale
Chosen age group:

Ages: children 0 - 5 · adults 18+ years

Available tickets:
Under 18 months block £30Sibling block booking £24Under 18 month drop in £8 per session +4 more
Next date: Thursday 13th Mar,
What we'll do
Our Stay and Play sessions for 0-5 year olds and their parent/carers offer a unique and enchanting outdoor learning experience for parents/carers and their toddlers, set in a beautiful woodland setting. The sessions invites families to connect with nature, engage in hands-on learning, and foster a deep love for the environment. Our stay and play sessions are semi-structured with a focused activity for children to do if they want to, these include storytelling under the canopy of trees, exploration of wildlife, crafting with natural materials, and playful learning. Sessions are tailored to encourage curiosity, creativity, and physical activity among toddlers, while providing parents with a wonderful opportunity to bond with their children and meet other like minded parents/carers. The session starts at 10am, I will meet you and your little ones at the parking area and we will take the short walk to the woods along side the orchard. The track is suitable for pushchairs. Our sessions start at the meeting circle with an introduction of the planned activity and finishes with a snack and goodbye song at the fire circle. For you and your little one to enjoy your experience as much as possible the correct clothing is essential. Suggested clothing for both you and your child are : -Long sleeved t-shirt and long trousers (even in the summer – this is to protect your child from cuts and stings). - Fleece or jumper. - Vest or base layer (in winter) - Waterproof coat (plus waterproof trousers if possible) - Wellingtons, boots, or strong shoes/ trainers with warm socks (2 pairs in winter) - Hat, gloves, scarf (if it is cold) - Sun hat in the summer. During sessions my role is to plan, provide resources, introduce activities and ensure the health and safety of the group. Drinks and snacks are provided for you and your child, please make me aware of any dietary requirements. Sessions are led by a qualified Forest School Leader ensuring safety and enriching your experience. The forest is an ideal setting for toddlers to develop their motor skills, social skills, and confidence, all while immersed in the beauty of the natural world. If you are unable to attend a session, please cancel using Eequ. Although I cannot provide a refund, I appreciate the notice so that I do not wait for you and hold up the session. Likewise, if you are going to be late, Please call me on 077430060 74 and let me know, thank you.
About your mentor
Engage and Grow Forest School
Connecting people through nature and play.
I am a qualified level 3 Forest School leader and have over 25 years' experience working with children and young people through youth work, pastoral support and within a Montessori nursery setting. I caught the forest school bug whilst taking my youngest child to stay and play sessions. I saw first hand how interactions with others whilst in a natural setting gave him confidence, resilience and respect for the environment around him. I have been working with another setting for two years and have been privileged to see how the impact of learning through play and exploration has had on the participants. I have been given an amazing opportunity to use Margaret’s Copes, a beautiful woodland at Peak Hill Farm to offer Forest School to my local community young and old.
Advance bookings
Please support us by booking in advance by selecting a block booking if you can. There is a discount for block tickets, which are priced at £8 for a two hour session. Drop in price is £12 per session. As a small business, we are running every session rain or shine regardless of who is in attendance, therefore we are not able to give refunds for sessions missed or cancelled. We really appreciate your support by booking in advance, this safeguards the provision into the future. Please note there is a small booking fee.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Engage in creative play.
Aim 3
Share magical moments together and make new friends.
Aim 2
Develop confidence, independence and resilience.
Aim 4
Connect and engage with nature.
Finding us/parking
The sessions will take place in the beautiful wood across the road at Maple Farm, Kelsale. Address: Maple Farm, East Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham IP17 2PJ Follow the signs for Maple Farm then enter the car park. Drive through the car park towards the orchard and parking is on the right hand side, this is also the meeting point.
Pricing information
Ticket nameUnder 18 months block
Price£30
Ticket nameSibling block booking
Price£24
Ticket nameUnder 18 month drop in
Price£8
Ticket nameSibling drop in
Price£6
Ticket nameBabe in arms
Price£0
Ticket nameDrop in over 18 months
Price£10
InformationAd-hoc sessions are £10 per child over 18 months there are no sibling discounts for Ad-hoc sessions.
Ticket nameBlock over 18 months
Price£48
InformationDiscount block booking price per session.
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Where we'll be
Maple Farm , East Green , Kelsale, Suffolk, IP17 2PJ
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds are given except in the case of a cancellation by the Mentor.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.

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