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"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 DATES FOR 2026:

Term 1: 2 Feb – 2 April (Mon to Wed: 9 week term, Fridays: 8 week term)
Term 2: 20 April – 3 July (Mondays: 10 week term, Tues to Fri: 11 week term)
Term 3: 20 July – 25 Sept (10 week term)
Term 4: 12 October – 18 December (10 week term)

 Wild Wallabies (3–5 Years)

  • Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Cost: $900–$1100 per 10-week term (sliding scale). Trial day: $90 
  • 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. Kids usually attend anywhere from 1 - 3 days

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Black Cockatoos (6–12 Years)

  • Day: Thursdays
  • Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Cost: $900–$1100 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.

Exciting News! We are thrilled to launch our brand-new weekly program for teens this term.

Over the past few months, we’ve received many requests from parents and families seeking a regular, nature-based space for young people during this pivotal stage of life. In a world full of digital distractions, social noise, and rapid life transitions, youth need spaces where they can slow down, build real-world capability, and connect authentically.

This program has been a long-held dream of ours, and the timing couldn't be better. With an exceptional team of dedicated mentors, rich outdoor resources, and a deep passion for youth culture, we are ready to bring this vision to life.

Chrysalis: Teen Bush School

A weekly immersive wilderness program designed for teens aged 13 to 17 years to build self-reliance, practical outdoor skills, and genuine community.

Stepping away from screens and classroom walls, our Teen Bush School offers a dedicated day each week for youth to reconnect with nature, learn high-level bushcraft, and develop emotional resilience in a fun, supportive, mentor-led environment.

Guided by two experienced adult mentors, our program balances advanced skill-building and wilderness excursions with intentional unstructured time—giving teens the freedom, trust, and space they need to explore, collaborate, and grow at their own pace.

What the Program Covers:

  • Sharing Circles & Emotional Awareness: Cultivating active listening, self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and open conversation to build a strong, value-driven, and inclusive group culture.

  • Advanced Bushcraft: Hands-on advanced instruction in knife work, whittling and carving projects, shelter construction, weaving and rope work and traditional fire-making.

  • Regular Adventurous Wilderness Excursions: Guided hikes, bushwalks, canoeing, and trips to local water holes that test physical endurance and foster deep connection to country and local ecology.

  • Bush Tucker & Campfire Cooking: Harvesting bush tucker responsibly, understanding local flora and culture, and preparing meals over open coals.

  • Project-Based Learning & Resilience: We'll offer exciting, fun, engaging and challenging term based projects—that take their bush skills to the next level, building knowledge, capacity, resilience and confidence.

  • Unstructured Exploration: Essential space to decompress, swim, observe, socialize, and connect with the land on their own terms.

Program Details:

  • When: Wednesdays Weekly | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (10-Week Term) 14 October – 16 December (10 week term)

  • Age Group: 13 to 17 years

  • Mentorship Ratio: Small group size (12-14 participants) led by 2 dedicated adult mentors to ensure high-ratio support, physical safety, and personal mentorship.

  • Investment: $90 per person, per session

  • Term Commitment & Trial Days: Not sure if it's the right fit? Book in for a trial day! Once you decide to join after your trial, a full 10-week term commitment is required.

  • Financial Accessibility: Flexible payment options (including payment plans) and sliding scale rates are available—please reach out so we can make this program accessible for your family.

Space is strictly limited to maintain strong group dynamics and high-quality safety support.

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New families can book a trial day ($90) 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

 

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