Nature Playgroup ( Week 9 and 10)

NOTE: This ticket is only open to families who have attended at least once this term, and covers the last two weeks of this term. This is because we will starting an activity in the first week (week 9) and continuing it the next.

Our Nature Playgroup invites children and adults to learn through playing together in the natural environment.

Engaging in natural outdoor spaces can support children to become confident resilient learners that develop healthy social and ecological identities.

Our program is designed to develop curious minds and playful spirits that discover the world around them. We balance this by allowing unstructured risky play, supporting challenges, inspiring activities, and setting up the space with tools to engage with the natural environment.

Each session we always:

• Sing SONGS to transition
• Engage in parent-child learning ACTIVITIES to inspire
• Tell STORIES about discoveries of ourselves and the land
• Explore in free PLAY
• GIVE something back

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL

Emails are sent prior including cues and challenges for the adults include guidance around supporting risky play, responding to behaviours, and mentoring in a way that increases each child's unique development.

We aim to learn together, tune into our senses and discover the magic of connecting with the bush.

WHERE: Outdoors at Arthur Byrne Reserve, Maroubra. Meet near pin on google maps, type "First Tree on Maroubra". Free Parking available.

WHO: Children 0-5 yrs and their parents/ carers.

* RATIO: The natural space we explore has no closed fences or boundaries. Adults must supervise their children at all times and sense into their capacity if their ratio expands beyond one child, i.e. 1 parent caring for 2 children

* LOCATION: Please note we are only able to accept families for this playgroup who live in the Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney, Woollahra and Waverley LGAs.

* NEW: If you are a new family to our services, you are REQUIRED to complete our online registration form one time here.

* SPOTS ARE LIMITED.... So if you cannot make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make your spot available to another family. Spaces do fill up quickly.

Enquiries: Clio Doughty

Visit: bit.ly/SECCprograms or email [email protected]

Main Number: 0421 741 866 Second Number: 02 7903 0607

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South Eastern Community Connect Frequently Asked Questions

How will I be informed if a session or program is cancelled? If you have booked for a program, you will be contacted via phone or email prior to the start time.

How can I get a refund? If you can no longer attend the program, you can cancel your ticket via Eventbrite. If you do this before the program start time you will be given a refund by us using Eventbrite. We can’t offer refunds if you cancel after the session has started.

How can I find out more about SECC Programs? To find out about other SECC Programs and Services, go to secc.sydney/events or you can sign up for our Newsletter via the website secc.sydney

How do I fill out an enrolment form? You can either fill this out online prior to attending or a digital or paper form can be filled out at the program location. Please allow 5 minutes to complete the form.

Will there be toilet facilities available? No. There are public toilets about 150m walk away.

Do I need to book online for programs, or can I just turn up? Yes, you will need to book. YesWe encourage you to book online. If you are having trouble doing this, contact us for assistance on 02 7903 0607. You may drop in without a booking for certain programs including Tai Chi, Movement for Wellbeing, Social Art Space and Social Painting.es

Do you have holiday programs? All our programs operate on a termly basis and don’t take place during the school holidays.

Can I attend programs if I am located outside of the LGAs you service? Unfortunately, our programs are only offered to residents located in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs): City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra and Bayside.

When will the doors open/close for evening classes after 4pm? The Hub closes at 4pm Monday to Friday. For evening groups, the doors will open again 15 minutes before the start time and close 15 minutes after the start time.

How can I pay? You will need to pay online for Playgroups prior to attending. For other paid programs you can pay when you arrive, either in cash or using our card machine.

When does each playgroup session go on sale? Sessions go on sale the week prior at 11.30am on the assigned playgroup day. i.e. 10 October will go on sale on 3 October at 11.30am

Are there nappy changing facilities? No

Will food and drink be provided? No, please pack your own food and snacks for our time together.

Can I bring my child’s sibling to the playgroup if they are not in the age range of the group? No, unfortunately children who attend must be within the specified age range.

Does a parent or carer need to stay while the playgroup is taking place? Yes, an adult parent or carer needs to be at the playgroup accompanying their child at all times.

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