Young Wildlings - Woodland Adventure Day for children age 5-8 years

Young Wildlings is part of the programme at Warley Woods in Smethwick, run there by Wild Lives Forest School CIC.

A half-term day of playing, exploring, crafting and learning in a hands-on way: building dens, self confidence and practical outdoor skills, cooking lunch on the campfire, facing challenges and most importantly having fun.

What to expect:

• Monday 26 October 2026, 10am to 3pm
• For children aged 5-8 who are confident attending without their parent or carer
• Likely activities: shelter building, fire lighting, basic tool use, campfire cooking, mud kitchen, tree swings, hammocks and natural crafts
• Ticket includes lunch and a campfire treat; send snacks and a drink too
• Meet at 10am at the benches outside the Warley Woods Golf Pavilion; collect at 3pm
• Small groups led by level 3 qualified, DBS-checked forest school leaders
• Runs in all weathers: layers, wellies or waterproof boots, long sleeves and trousers
• No phones or electronic devices during the day