We are so excited and looking forward to welcoming you to the woods. Please have a read of all the information below and let me know if you have any questions.
This is a child led camp with lots of outdoor fun and adventures such as:
Bushcraft: Fire lighting skills, cooking, shelter/bridge building. ropes and knot skills and Animal Tracks and Habitats
ECO Art: Nature based crafts including clay & wax and nature items,
Tool skills: Supervised work with tools- Knife, axe, saws and hand drills. Tool areas for mining and rock exploration
....and lots more.
As the Forest School is an outdoor ‘classroom’ wind can be a dangerous element due to potential falling branches. Our Weather Policy states: if strong winds (measuring over 5 on the Beaufort scale or above 30-38kph) or thunder and lightning, the session will not take place in the woodland other options will be considered. During high winds children / families will be taken to the polytunnel area.
A consent form must be signed at checkout - agreement to bushcraft skills and on site medical care and informing us of any medical, allergy or behavioral issues we should be aware of.
Please bring packed lunch or snack with hot drinks and wellies and waterproofs (some waterproof gear available) come geared up for all weathers as we will be there no matter come rain or shine!
Suggested Kit List
• A small day pack, backpack.
• Wet gear; waterproof jacket and trousers – essential!
• Wellington boots or waterproof hiking boots
• A hat and gloves, preferably fleece as it's waterproof
• Spare gloves and 2 x socks in a plastic bag to keep them dry
• Avoid cotton as it gets cold when wet. Use thermals and ski gear if you have it.
• Bring a change of clothes for the car afterwards (they may well be mucky/wet)
• Lunch and several snacks, avoid too many treats please as we need sustained energy for a busy day outdoors.
• A drink of water and a hot drink in a flask is really nice.
• Any medication your child needs, please inform us in advance.
Sligo Woodland School Address:
The camp is running in Cleveragh Forest, the drop off and collection
point at the Sligo LETS Organic Farm & Garden on Cleveragh Drive
F91X314
Parking spaces are available in the organic grounds or if full up at the
regional sports centre *absolutely no parking, even for just a drop off, is
allowed on main road beside OR on the small road leading into
organic gardens as this is a private lane*
See you in the woods,
SWS Team