Wildling Academy
Our Nature Academy Day Retreat is a full-day outdoor experience designed to honour the natural rhythms of childhood and the land. Rooted in a homesteading approach to care, this retreat invites children aged 2.5 to 5 years of age into a space where play is purposeful, time is unhurried, and connection is at the heart of learning.
Children are free to follow their interests—whether that’s feeding animals, helping in the garden, building with natural materials, or quietly observing the world around them. Some children thrive in movement and hands-on tasks, others need calm, sensory-rich moments and our rhythm honours them all.
This approach supports each child’s unique needs while nurturing a sense of responsibility, cooperation, and belonging. Through shared experiences, real-world learning, and the rhythms of nature, children develop deep, lasting connections to themselves, each other, and the world they’re part of.
Guided by simplicity, presence, and care, our retreat blends bush play, seasonal tasks, creative exploration, and rest—offering a nurturing space where families can slow down, reconnect, and grow together.
Wildling Play
This little playgroup has been a dream in the making—built on a love of nature, child-led wonder, and the kind of sensory play that connects us back to the earth (and each other).
We believe:
🌱 Nature is the most magical classroom
🧡 Connection is at the heart of everything
🌈 Sensory experiences open up the whole child—mind, body, and heart.
Our sessions are slow, playful, inclusive and wild—in the best way. Whether you’re joining with a baby on your hip or a fearless four-year-old explorer, there’s a place for you in our community.
Let the muddy feet, leafy hands, and wide-eyed wonder begin.
Wild Minds Homeschool Academy
At Little Wildlings, we're excited to be developing Wild Minds Homeschool Academy – a unique space designed especially for school-aged children to connect, create, and explore through hands-on, outdoor learning.
This program will offer immersive, real-world experiences where children can learn vital life skills while having fun and building confidence. From lighting fires and building shelters to cooking outdoors, making candles, and mastering bushcraft, Wild Minds will offer a rich and meaningful alternative to traditional classroom learning.
Our sessions will focus on:
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🔥 Fire safety and lighting
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🛖 Shelter building with natural materials
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🍳 Outdoor cooking and foraging basics
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🌿 Bush skills and environmental awareness
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🕯️ Candle making and traditional crafts
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🪵 Homesteading skills and seasonal activities
We are currently working behind the scenes to bring this program to life – and it’s going to be something truly special.
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We can't wait to welcome your wild minds into a space where they can thrive through curiosity, connection and adventure.
Wildling Adventures
Curiosity - Adventure - Nature