Holiday Camp – Free Rangers Style
I was invited by the Free Rangers owner (who also happens to be my wife!) to head down to the forest and brook to shoot some photographs showing what the holiday campers were up to. I was expecting a game of hide n seek; a few marshmallows and perhaps a quick check of the bird boxes. But what an underestimation. ‘Forest School’ really does mean school! But in such a fun and active style that the kids didn’t realise how schooled they were being! Ed and Vince led the sessions with such ease and composure that the atmosphere was unerringly upbeat and fun. The kids did a river...
Read MoreInside & Out
At Free Rangers the children are offered the great outdoors as much as possible. But as there are occasions when some shelter and R&R are required we – as much as possible – bring the outside in!
Read MoreFrom an Educational Perspective…
If you’d like a more detailed explanation as to why Free Rangers Nursery succeeds so brilliantly educationally, here are some ‘teacher-speak’ notices (around and about the site) to show exactly how the practices at our nursery fit in with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum.
Read MoreThe Free Rangers Forest School Nursery Plan!
It’s difficult to show the extent of what’s on offer to our Free Range Kids with just a camera. But Midsomer Norton and Radstock boast woodland, fields and paddocks aplenty; and – as well as a purpose built converted barn – the local natural classroom is vast…!
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Fire lighting skills at Free Rangers
Out in the paddock the children have been keeping warm by practising their fire lighting skills. Our Forest School Leader Ed, teaches the children about the fire triangle, fire safety and how to light and extinguish a fire….oh and how to rustle up a delicious snack too.
Read MoreHalf Term Free Rangers Style!
Under the expert supervision of seasoned Rangers: Tim, Ed & Vince the half-term camps got underway. The 3 amigos set the jolly tone on day one and the fun kicked on from there! Owner, Charlotte Lucas was overheard commenting, “Where were those three legends when I was a kid?!?” If you’ve got a thumb-twiddling tiddler (even up to 15 years old!) then please get in touch and send them into the wild with Free Rangers!
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