Forest School Holiday Club returns for 2023!

Please read all of the information below before booking.

When booking you are signing up your child(ren) for a series of consecutive days. Sessions available for booking are as follows:

February 2023 - 15th, 16th & 17th

April 2023 - 12th, 13th & 14th

June 2023 -  1st & 2nd

Even if your child is only able to attend one day you are paying for all the days within that specified week.

We have chosen to operate in small groups, with a maximum of 15 children in each group . 

We  will be following the Forest School ethos, by providing child-led sessions in an outdoor environment and facilitating a wide range of Forest School and bushcraft activities.

The children will have a choice of activities and games to join in with, and there will be plenty of opportunities for tool use, free play and relaxation. 

Important general info below:

Forest School is always run by a qualified practitioner (Level 3 or above) who is experienced in working with children in an outdoor environment. Kenneth Greenway (Cemetery Park Manager) leads Forest School at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, with support from team members and other qualified Forest School practitioners. All staff are DBS checked.

Ages: Activities are suitable for children aged 6 - 14 (We're not able to welcome children under 6, sorry).

Clothing: Please remember to dress for the weather as we will be outside come rain or shine. Trousers are a must (no shorts or skirts/dresses), wear layers of clothing for warmth, a hat, closed toed shoes (no crocs or sandals) and waterproof over trousers and coat.

Meeting Point: Outside the Soanes Centre, in front of the War Memorial (on the right as you enter via Southern Grove) Southern Grove, E3 4PX

Times: Each day the session will run from 10am to 3pm

Payment: The fee must be paid before the first session. Other payment options are welcomed, so please let us know if you would prefer another method.

Equipment/Clothing List:

Please only bring what can be carried by your child.

A small rucksack

A water bottle filled with water.

Packed lunch + reusable cup for hot chocolate

Wellies or sturdy shoes which can get dirty (no crocs/sandals)

Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers (just in case)

Hat (either woolly or sun, depending on the weather)

Sun cream if sunny

Please dress your child(ren) in old clothes you do not mind them getting dirty in, they must fully cover legs and arms. N.B. - The thickness of clothing will depend on the season and please wear several layers, especially in cold weather, e.g. vest, t shirt, long sleeve top, fleece, coat and gloves for the top half and for the legs, tights, leggings, or long johns underneath trousers (jeans, combats, etc) and then waterproof over trousers.

Spare set of clothes for just in case.

An extra layer is useful in their rucksack in case weather changes or wind has a chill (this could be their spare set of clothes as listed above).

Contact us for more info, queries, questions - 0208 983 1277

Cancellations and our refund policy: If you tell us that you want to cancel your ticket, we will only give you a refund if you request one, and only if you give a minimum of 48 hours notice before the start of the event. If your reason for cancellation is Covid-related, you must send us a screenshot of the notification (NHS app or test result).

**Who is entitled to a concession discount for our events?

We offer concession discounts for the following (usually 50% off):

-People in receipt of Pension Credit

-People in receipt of Universal Credit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance.

-Full time Students.

-People with disabilities and in receipt of PIP.

No proof of eligibility is required and concession priced tickets are given on a trust basis. Please contact us to request a concession discount on: kenneth.greenway@fothcp.org or 0208 983 1277

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