Outdoor Activity Clubs for Children in Bristol

Home/ Bristol

Leave feedback »

BRISTOL CLUB INFO

Dates, location, price & book online..

HOLIDAY CLUBS: NOW ON SALE EASTER 2021, Whitsun & Summer Holiday Clubs on sale soon.

MORE INFO: Everything you need to know about how our Holiday Clubs run & club schedules at a glance.

Book Holiday clubs

Easter Holiday Clubs

06th Apr (Tue) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

BIG WILD EGG DAY An Eggciting day of Easter egg hunting, Egg Drop challenge and nature scavenger hunts. The Easter bunny’s in town!

Book now »

06th Apr (Tue) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, Ardagh Pavilion / £30.00

BACK TO BASICS BUSHCRAFT Join our instructors for a day of fire lighting skills, camp building, Nettle tea foraging and fun & games. Inspired by ancient methods and modern skills to perfect your Bushcraft skills.

Book now »

07th Apr (Wed) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

CAMPFIRE COOKOUT EASTER EDITION Gather around the campfire for Hot Cross Bun toasting, Armpit fudge making and a toasted marshmallow or two with plenty of energetic adventure games and woodland fun this Easter.

Book now »

07th Apr (Wed) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

ROALD DAHL DAY Dream Catchers, Snozcumbers, Marvellous Medicine and Poachers Secrets. A day inspired by three of our favourite books; George’s Marvellous Medicine, The BFG & Danny Champion of the World. Join us in a colourful, magical and frankly silly world. We will be making potions, inventing new giant foods & learning poachers secrets! PHIZZ – WHIZZING it will be!

Book now »

08th Apr (Thu) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

MANDALORIAN NERF Calling all galactic bounty hunters we’re embarking on some Mandalorian style NERF action. Battle for the darksaber, save baby Yoda and create your warrior signet. Good fun for Nerf enthusiasts. (Due to more competitive nature of this day, age 6+ is recommended)

Book now »

08th Apr (Thu) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

Book now »

09th Apr (Fri) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

Book now »

09th Apr (Fri) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

Book now »

12th Apr (Mon) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

Book now »

12th Apr (Mon) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

BIG WILD EGG DAY An Eggciting day of Easter egg hunting, Egg Drop challenge and nature scavenger hunts. The Easter bunny’s in town!

Book now »

13th Apr (Tue) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

Book now »

13th Apr (Tue) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

Book now »

14th Apr (Wed) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

Book now »

14th Apr (Wed) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, Ardagh Pavilion / £30.00

Book now »

15th Apr (Thu) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School / £30.00

Book now »

15th Apr (Thu) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

Book now »

16th Apr (Fri) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

BIG WILD EGG DAY An Eggciting day of Easter egg hunting, Egg Drop challenge and nature scavenger hunts. The Easter bunny’s in town!

Book now »

16th Apr (Fri) - 10:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £30.00

Book now »

May/June Half Term

01st Jun (Tue) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

CAMPFIRE COOKOUT - FIRE & HISTORY EDITION Gather round the campfire a day of cooking treats. Learn Mayan hot chocolate making, use pestle & mortar to grind Apple Cinnamon Bombs and melt modern day S’Moreos, followed by plenty of energetic adventure games and woodland fun!

Book now »

02nd Jun (Wed) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

WAY OF THE VIKING Learn the ways of the mighty Vikings and make Thor proud! Capture & evade style games, learn how to make an effective shield wall on the battlefield, craft Viking pottery and play the game of Kubb a favourite Viking pastime!

Book now »

03rd Jun (Thu) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

STAR WARS DAY Join us for a day of outdoors galactic fun. Master your Jedi skills in our Jedi training area, transform your teammates into storm troopers and craft galactic play dough planets, May the force be with you!

Book now »

04th Jun (Fri) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

NERFAGEDDON NERF ACTION! We’ll provide a range of blasters and play energetic Nerf games from base invasion to team gameplay to zombie dodging! Good fun for Nerf enthusiasts. Filled with adventure games in between Nerf rounds for some outdoors fun & play. (Due to more competitive nature of this day, age 6+ is recommended)

Book now »

WEEKEND CLUBS *NEW* Saturdays @ St Barnabas Primary School, 10am - 3pm. Different actvities every week;

Book Weekend clubs

Saturday Club

24th Apr (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

POKEMON WILD ADVENTURES A day of craft & tech meets nature and team games. Creating our own Pokémon, Building Poké balls and playing the mega Pokémon Stack Attack game - Which Pokémon Trainer are you? “Gotta catch them all!”

Book now »

01st May (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

STAR WARS DAY Join us for a day of outdoors galactic fun. Master your Jedi skills in our Jedi training area, transform your teammates into storm troopers and craft galactic play dough planets, May the 4th be with you!

Book now »

08th May (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

CIRCUS SKILLS & POPCORN MAKING Join us for a day at the circus including Diablo, Juggling, Hula Hooping, Pedal Racers and a Flower Sticks Workshop. Watch that popcorn pop round the campfire, adding in tasty flavours!

Book now »

15th May (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

ADVANCED BUSHCRAFT DAY Take your bushcraft skills to the next level! We’ll be lighting flint & steel fire Nests, making survival paracord bracelets and learning how to build humane traps to capture our wild instructors!

Book now »

22nd May (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

MANDALORIAN NERF Calling all galactic bounty hunters we’re embarking on some Mandalorian style NERF action. Battle for the darksaber, save baby Yoda and create your warrior signet. Good fun for Nerf enthusiasts. (Due to more competitive nature of this day, age 6+ is recommended).

Book now »

12th Jun (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

MINECRAFT VS WILDCRAFT Minecraft Survivor challenge. Collect your elements, build and maintain your village, earn reward pixels and protect your land and villagers. Watch out for the Creeper!

Book now »

19th Jun (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

SUMMER NATURE NINJAS Let's celebrate summer solstice with some nature activity fun! Natural dye making, building suncatchers, embarking on bug hunts and crafting tie dye bandanas.

Book now »

26th Jun (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

ROALD DAHL DAY Dream Catchers, Snozcumbers, Marvellous Medicine and Poachers Secrets. A day inspired by three of our favourite books; George’s Marvellous Medicine, The BFG & Danny Champion of the World. Join us in a colourful, magical and frankly silly world. We will be making potions, inventing new giant foods & catching Pheasants! PHIZZ – WHIZZING it will be!

Book now »

03rd Jul (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

WATER DAY As it says on the ‘tin’ this is going to be a wet one. A day of Wet & Wild games & challenges, Nerf water Battles, Bottle Rockets & Slip N' Slide! Dress to get wet, bring a towel & change of clothes!

Book now »

10th Jul (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

CASTAWAY DAY A day of ocean themed adventure, crafting castaway necklaces, lost at sea rescue games and making sand shakers.

Book now »

17th Jul (Sat) - 10:00 - 3:00

St Barnabas Primary School BS6 5LQ / £30.00

WAY OF THE VIKING Learn the ways of the mighty Vikings and make Thor proud! Capture & evade style games, learn how to make an effective shield wall on the battlefield, craft Viking pottery and play the game of Kubb, a favourite Viking pastime!

Book now »

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Will be back when allowed

Book After school clubs

Ashley Down Primary

Ashley Down Primary was the first school in Bristol that Rowan ever attended as a 6 year old. They are part of the Ashley Down Federation, which includes Brunel Fields (where we also have a club.) They have made great efforts to make their concrete surroundings greener. Now we can go and play in it!

The club runs every Wednesday during term-time, from 3.15 to 4.30pm on the school premises. The club is open to years 1 - 6.

CURRENTLY NO CLUB RUNNING: Every school is taking an individual approach to how, when and if they want us to return to run After School Clubs. In the meanwhile, we are hoping to have our new, weekly Saturday Clubs up and running ASAP. Please sign up to newsletter to be the first to hear about clubs going on sale.

Begbrook Primary Academy (Infants Yrs 1&2)

Begbrook Academy is part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) family of schools. The CLF are a firm favourite with us, taking on 5 clubs in total with us thus far. Begbrook is situated in East Bristol, a stones throw from Snuff Mills where the River Frome winds gently through the valley, home to many ducks, birds and other wildlife. The club runs on a Wednesday, is open to years 1 & 2, from 15.30-16.40 on the school premises.

Begbrook Primary Academy (Jnrs Yrs 3-6)

Begbrook Academy is part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) family of schools. The CLF are a firm favourite with us, taking on 5 clubs in total with us thus far. Begbrook is situated in East Bristol, a stones throw from Snuff Mills where the River Frome winds gently through the valley, home to many ducks, birds and other wildlife. The club is open to years 3 - 6 running on a Tuesday, from 15.30-1640 at the 252nd Scout hut down the road.

Glenfrome Primary School

Glenfrome School is situated in the corridor of nature that stretches all the way into the the centre of Bristol. Nestled between the Purdown and the Frome River, the school embraces its outdoor learning opportunities and has a great reputation amongst parents.

The club is on a Tuesday, is open to children in years 2 - 6, and runs from end of the school day-16.15.

NEW - Spring Term 2021 (Jan - April) 11 WEEKS £77

End of school day - 4.10pm Tuesdays: 12th, 19th, 26th Jan. 2nd, 9th, 23rd Feb. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March

This club is open to children in years 1-6

** Term dates will be revised when lockdown allows.

Book now »

NEW - Spring Term 2021 (Jan - April) 11 WEEKS £77

** Term dates will be revised when lockdown allows.

End of school day - 4.10pm Thursdays: 14th, 21st, 28th Jan. 4th, 11th, 25th Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 1st April

This club is open to children in years 1-6

Book now »

Hillcrest Primary

Hillcrest Primary School is our first school south of the river. The school backs onto the wonderful - and immense -Arnos Vale Cemetery. The school already uses the Cemetery grounds and staff for forest school sessions. The cemetery and ourselves are teaming up to make the best use of the fantastic woods and purpose built forest school area (which are situated away from actual graves, otherwise there wouldn't be much resting in peace).

The club is open to years 1 - 6 and runs on a Tuesday 15:30 - 16:40 at Arnos Vale Cemetery.

Hotwells primary school (Infants Yrs 1&2)

Hotwells school, overlooking the River Avon, is an eco school with Green Flag status: the highest level of eco school; so they are loving 'the nature'. We are here to help supplement their love of the outdoors. Lets green flag all schools in Bristol!!

The club is open to years 1 & 2. The KS1 club runs every Monday, from 3pm to 4pm on the school premises.

NEW - Spring Term 2021 (Jan - April) 11 WEEKS £77

** Term dates will be revised when lockdown allows.

End of school day - 16.00pm Mondays:11th, 18th, 25th Jan. 1st, 8th, 22nd Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March

This club is open to children in Reception and years 1 and 2

Book now »

Hotwells primary school (Jnrs Yrs 3-6)

The club is open to years 3-6. The Juniors club runs every Friday from 3.20pm to 4.200pm on the school premises.

NEW - Spring Term 2021 (Jan - April) 11 WEEKS £77

** Term dates will be revised when lockdown allows.

End of school day - 16.25pm Fridays:15th, 22nd, 29th Jan. 5th, 12th, 26th Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th 26th March . 2nd April

This club is open to children in years 3-6

Book now »

Sefton Park

Sefton Park are very keen to make the best use of their outside space and have a great designated green area for us to take advantage of.

The club is open to years 1 - 6. The club runs on Wednesdays from the end of school-4:30pm on the school premises.

NEW - Spring Term 2021 (March) 4 WEEKS £28

End of school day - 4.25 Wednesdays:10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March

This club is open to children in years 1-6

Book now »

NEW - Summer Term 2021 (April- July) 11 WEEKS £77

End of school day - 4.25 Wednesdays: 28th Apr. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th May.9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June. 7th, 14th July

This club is open to children in years 1-6

Book now »

Southville Primary

St Werburgh's Primary School

St Werburgh's Primary School have put a huge amount of effort into making their outside space playful and attractive. We are super happy to have the chance to explore the surroundings and make use of all the fun on offer.

The club is open to years 1 - 6. Infants and Junior clubs now both take place at the Junior site on a Thursday. Infants will be collected by our staff and brought to site. The club runs from 3.15-4.15

Summerhill Academy

Summerhill Academy is a lovely school run by the Head Ms Milsom, and has a very supportive staff who are fully on board with delivering outdoor education to their pupils.

The club runs on Fridays, 3.30-4.30 on the field at the school.

Summerhill Infant School

Summerhill Infant School is run by the Head Mr Ira De N'Yeurt and has an amazing outdoors space to explore

The club is open to yr 1 and 2 and runs every Friday during term-time, from 3.15 to 4.15pm on the school premises.

Wallscourt Farm Academy (Infants Yrs 1 & 2)

Wallscourt Farm is a wonderful school to be involved with. Having some amazing woods so close makes this club particulalrly special.

The club runs every Thursday, from 3.15 to 4.30pm on the school premises or Hermitage Woods. This club is open to yrs 1-2. We also run another club for years 3-6 at the same time so if you are booking for siblings in different key stages, it is no problem to keep them together (if desired).

** Term dates will be revised when lockdown allows.

Wallscourt Farm Academy (Jnr Yrs 3-6)

Wallscourt Farm is a wonderful school to be involved with. Having some amazing woods so close makes this club particulalrly special.

The club runs every Thursday, from 3.15 to 4.30pm on the school premises or Hermitage Woods. This club is open to yrs 3-6. We also run another club for years 1-2 at the same time so if you are booking for siblings in different key stages, it is no porblem to keep them together (if desired).

Westbury Park

Westbury Park makes great use of its outside space and the staff and parents are very enthusiastic.

This club is open to years 1-6 and runs every Monday from 3.30-4.30 on school premises

Meet the team

All our sessions are run by fully qualified instructors. Our staff are all CRB/DBS checked and all Lead Instructors hold First Aid qualifications, for your peace of mind.

Christian Calditaran

Whilst working with the The Outdoors Project, Christian is studying Law full time at UWE Bristol. In his spare time he enjoys participating in Mock Trials, baking, hiking (when he gets the chance) and Volunteering with the RAF Cadets. He holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding for Children and being a legal scholar means he is able to traverse the confusing world of Legal Minutia with great understanding especially when it comes to Health and Safety Laws and Regulations; so you know that your in safe hands with Christian!

Hester Cross

Hester grew up in the Forest of Dean so feels at home when adventuring in the outdoors and getting out into nature. Hester picked up arts and crafts skills while at art college and combines her hobbies making nature inspired jewellery and crafts.
As a bit of a clown she studied as a circus performer at Circomedia and still performs and teaches circus skills in and around Bristol. As much as she enjoys living in Bristol, she will always be a country bumpkin at heart

Jack Miller

Jack attended The Outdoors Project throughout his time at Begbrook Academy and even in those days, his maturity and abilities were clear to see. Upon graduating to secondary school, Jack was invited back just for fun but soon took on the assistant role as a 12 year old. Whilst studying for his GCSE’s, Jack is able to continue as a full blown assistant, twice a week and isregarded as one of our finest and safest pair of hands. He is a member of the local Scout ‘Explorers’, plays rugby, likes longboarding and is clearly destined for greatness.

Jamie Small

Alongside his role in the Outdoors Project, Jamie works as a primary school Learning Support Assistant, and enjoys spending his spare time reading books and going for walks in the woods.

Jamie started working in education after completing a Masters in Philosophy at the University of Bristol. As such, he knows that if a tree falls in the woods and there is no one around to hear it, the relevant safety protocols have been followed correctly.

Janine Marriott

Qualifications:
DBS Checked
Forest School Level 3 Leader
Qualified Teacher

Janine has a duel love for the outdoors and history. As well as working with The Outdoors Project she works as the Public Engagement Manager at Arnos Vale Cemetery.

Janine says "I think that being in the outdoors brings out the best in kids; sparking creativity, enthusiasm and curiosity, where learning and fun are the same."

When she is not outdoors Janine enjoys playing the saxophone and making her own clothes.

Jelly Wright

Hi my name is Julieda Wright (nickname Jelly!) And I am a Playworker, Youthworker and Inclusion Playworker of many years standing. I've worked on Adventure Playgrounds, for Bristol Playbus and the Youth Adventure Trust; taking disadvantaged children on 'outward bound' holidays: Abseiling off Symonds Yat, canoeing, caving, climbing etc.. I've also worked in 3 Nature Gardens doing a mixture of forest schools, arts and craft, cooking, games, and activities. In my life elsewhere I am a comedy cabaret performer, performance poet/rapper,

Level 2; Listening Skills

Level 2; Play work

Marnie Macdonald

After working with horses for 15 years and becoming a children's riding and horse care instructor, Marnie has decided to take a break from the saddle and pursue working more broadly with children through outdoor adventure skills and activities. She enjoys working with animals and believes a lot can be learnt through working outside with nature and connecting with the environment. She also isn’t afraid of getting a bit mucky and making a fool of herself!

In her spare time Marnie still enjoys doing bit of freelance horse training, travelling abroad, volunteering on city farms and community projects, creative cooking, music, painting and spending time with friends and family.

Qualifications:

UKCC level two coaching

Level 5 BHSII Horse training diploma

First aid trained

DBS Checked

Rowan Hibbett

Rowan Hibbett. Instructor and Director

Since 2006 Rowan has been running around having heaps of fun with children in the outdoors. With a massive array of games and outdoor experience Rowan has worked here and overseas as an Outdoor Instructor, Sea Kayak Guide, Steiner School Teacher, Sports Coach amidst other fun stuff. Climbing up things, kayaking down things and general exploring keeps him happy, but loves nothing better than running around in the woods playing children’s games.

• BCU Kayak Coach
• GNAS Archery Leader
• Sports Leaders UK Level 2, Expedition Leadership
• Climbing Instructor
• Steiner School Teacher Certificate
• Wilderness 1st Aid
• UK Fencing Coach
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Child Protection Level 1 and 2

Contact the Bristol office Send email

Contact Number: 07722 996025 PLEASE NOTE We are often out and about running sessions and can't always answer the phone; if possible, please get in touch via email - rowan.hibbett@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk. We regularly pick up messages and will get back to you ASAP.

"The staff are encouraging, enthusiastic & great role models."

HOLIDAY CLUBS - MORE INFO

Wind, rain or shine our clubs take place in schools, local parks and green spaces.

The Outdoors Project clubs are perfect for developing friendships, trust, teamwork, confidence and essential life skills.

We are constantly creating new games, themes and activities through the year. Fun is the main ingredient and kids usually return home happy and exhausted.

Age: Activities are suitable for children aged 5-12 (from school Yr 1 +).

Ofsted Registered: All clubs are led by DBS checked and enthusiastic staff.

Childcare Vouchers: Follow these instructions when making your booking online to pay with vouchers.

COVID-19: Our approach to reopening The Outdoors Project is based upon a number of factors. By understanding the benefits of outdoors play more and by working together to help manage the risks, we can prioritise children playing together outdoors again.

Any questions? Check out our FAQ page for answers to most questions, including links to pages on what to expect at our clubs.

Adventure On

After school clubs

Holiday clubs

Weekend Clubs

Birthday Parties

Saplings

School Workshops

The Outdoors Project - Bristol

Book Holiday clubs

Easter Holiday Clubs

May/June Half Term

Book Weekend clubs

Saturday Club

Book After school clubs

Ashley Down Primary

Begbrook Primary Academy (Infants Yrs 1&2)

Begbrook Primary Academy (Jnrs Yrs 3-6)

Glenfrome Primary School

Hillcrest Primary

Hotwells primary school (Infants Yrs 1&2)

Hotwells primary school (Jnrs Yrs 3-6)

Sefton Park

Southville Primary

St Werburgh's Primary School

Summerhill Academy

Summerhill Infant School

Wallscourt Farm Academy (Infants Yrs 1 & 2)

Wallscourt Farm Academy (Jnr Yrs 3-6)

Westbury Park

Meet the team

Christian Calditaran

Hester Cross

Jack Miller

Jamie Small

Janine Marriott

Jelly Wright

Marnie Macdonald

Rowan Hibbett

Contact the Bristol office Send email

Staff Making - Fun Stuff to Do!

What the kids say about us pt 4

Annual Super Stick Championships - Fun Stuff to Do!

Camera Challenge - Fun stuff to do

Subscribe