Forest School Programmes for Toddlers, Pre-schoolers & Children in Devon
A Touch of the Wild offers unique forest school programmes in Devon for children aged newborn to 13 years. From toddler forest sessions and our full-time outdoor kindergarten to exciting holiday clubs and unforgettable birthday parties, each experience is designed to build confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of nature.
Wildlings Forest
Kindergarten
Full-time Forest Kindergarten for Ages 2.5 – 5 in Devon
Wildlings offers a unique early years experience rooted in the natural world. Children spend their days exploring the forest, building resilience, developing social skills and learning through play in a calm, caring woodland setting.
- Term-time places for ages 2.5 - 5
- Led by qualified forest school & early years practitioners
- Inspires independence, imagination and well-being
- Ideal for families seeking a nature-based alternative to nursery and preschool
Wild Tots
Toddler Forest School Sessions (Newborn – 5 Years)
Wild Tots is a joyful forest school experience for little explorers and their grown-ups, set in our beautiful woodland near Exeter. Each 90-minute session blends free play, seasonal nature crafts, group games, songs, storytelling, and tasty campfire snacks, all designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and make magical outdoor memories together.
- Parent & child sessions in the woods
- Sensory play, mud kitchens, bug hunting and more
- Encourages confidence and curiosity
- A lovely way to meet other families
Woodland Adventure
Club
Holiday Forest Club for Ages 5+ in Devon
Our holiday club is packed with wild games, den building, crafts and campfire cooking. It’s a chance for children to unwind, make friends and enjoy the freedom of the forest during school breaks.
- Available during most school holidays
- Full-day sessions led by experienced outdoor educators
- Designed for fun, creativity and outdoor learning
- Children come home happy, muddy and tired!
Forest School Birthday Parties
Magical woodland celebrations for ages 4+ in our private forest near Exeter
Make your child’s birthday truly unforgettable with a forest school party full of outdoor fun, wild games and marshmallow toasting. Hosted in our secluded woodland camp, parties include den building, mud kitchen play, nature crafts and themed adventures, from dragon egg hunts to survival skills. Suitable for children aged 4+
- Available Saturdays & Sundays year-round
- Choose from a range of forest party themes or bring your own theme to life
- Includes campfire snacks & forest crafts
- Led by qualified forest school staff in a safe, private setting
Why Choose A Touch
of The Wild
- Established & trusted – Exeter’s longest-running forest school, since 2005.
- Private woodland playground – safe, inspiring and full of adventure.
- Qualified, caring team – early years practitioners & Forest School leaders.
- Child-led learning – no two sessions are ever the same.
- Skills for life – building confidence, creativity & resilience outdoors.
