Wild Explorers Nature School
Discover, Explore, Inspire
Our Mission
Wild Explorers Nature School was founded by a teacher on a mission; a mission to provide a digital-free space where all children can grow to feel empowered, resilient, connected and confident to take charge of their own learning.
A safe space in nature for children to get to know themselves, find their sense of belonging and become compassionate citizens of the world.
Our One day Programme is for 5-10 year old children with low ratios of 1:8. Our teachers are focused on building connections with each child, getting to know their needs and supporting their Holistic Development through the Forest Philosophy.
Outside all day every day! No devices and no over stimulation- just children getting messy and learning through play.
“ Nature is a tool to get children to experience, not just the wider world, but themselves”.
Stephen Moss
Okoromai Bay
Okoromai Bay is a golden gem located at the root of Shakespear Park with a beach and forest to explore-two contrasting yet complementary environments, offering a unique and captivating learning experience. Bush walks, coastal ecology, geology, and nature play- holistic learning all set within a tranquil landscape.
“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve.”
— Penny Whitehouse
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Reviews
“My boy is in his happy place at Wild Explorers. Sam & Stace provide a brilliant outdoor learning space with safe but challenging activities that he just raves about. I have seen his confidence and resilience grow so much. It’s hard to get him to leave! Nga Mihi!”
Selena
“Wild Explorers is an amazing Nature School with a fabulous program that is linked to the NZ curriculum. It really allows my boy to be himself and experience a practical day without academic pressures. He has multiple opportunities to be a helper, team leader, to learn about being a guardian of the land and participate in real life experiences. On his first day he came home with a changed disposition. He was calmer and a lot happier within himself. This has lasted for days where he is now more curious about the outdoor world (a spark we had not seen for sometime). It's safe to say we're all loving it!”
Tania