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Watching children’s confidence grow and new friendships form at our clubs is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.

With a non-competitive environment, children feel more relaxed and can challenge themselves to try new things in a fun environment, unlike sports specific clubs, as every person has something they excel at in nature.

Some of our most popular activities take pop culture icons, such as Harry Potter, Pokemon or Star Wars and build an imaginative day of activities around these stories and characters. Our tech meets nature sessions, such as Minecraft or Among Us, bring to life elements of the games that many children love. The meeting of these two worlds often encourages somewhat shy or reluctant children to come for the very first time, only to find that they return again and again to enjoy Bushcraft, Campfire Cooking, nature games and so much more.

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We look forward to seeing you in a playground or field soon!

DATES, LOCATIONS, PRICES AND ACTIVITY INFO:

"It's childcare during the holidays that they want to go to.”

Visit the HOLIDAY CLUBS INFO page to see schedules at a glance >

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Christmas Holiday Clubs

18th Dec (Mon) - 09:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £35.00

Mega Games, Snow Making, S’mores & Paint Mural: We love to play! A day of mega games, woodland adventure & a wild time as we toast s’mores around the campfire to recharge between mega games. There’ll be a ‘snow’ ball making session before we come together to design a massive Paint Gun Mural!

19th Dec (Tue) - 09:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £35.00

Bad Santa & Snowball Nerf - Christmas Special: Join us for an energetic day of Nerf dart dodging, with tactical & team-based Nerf games. There’s an imposter dressed as Santa & he’s out to steal Christmas – we need help to save our stockings! Come along for battling Bad Santa & a game of Snowball Assault. (Due to the more competitive nature of this day, age 6+ is recommended)

20th Dec (Wed) - 09:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £35.00

NEW Minecraft Day with Weapons & Model Workshop: Welcome to our popular Minecraft Day with a BRAND-NEW Weapons & Model Workshop. The kids will be building & maintaining their village using bushcraft equipment, while earning reward pixels & protecting their village from the Creeper! They will have to collect their elements & using the crafting table build their weapons, before our Minecraft paper pixel character modelling workshop.

21st Dec (Thu) - 09:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £35.00

Drop Pancakes, S’mores, Pine Needle Tea & Fire Lighting: Gather around the campfire for Campfire Cookout: Christmas Edition! We will make our own drop pancakes, master the art of brewing pine needle tea, & hone your bushcraft fire lighting skills. Oh yeah - then head to the campfire once again for some tasty s’mores!

22nd Dec (Fri) - 09:00 - 3:00

Horfield Common, The Ardagh, BS6 7YL / £35.00

Xmas Crafts – Bird Feeders, Embroidery Art & Candy Cane Hunt: Today we’ll be enjoying a wintery Christmas craft day appreciating the beautiful season of winter. We’ll be helping our feathered friends out as we craft some bird feeders. We’ll create our own floss embroidery art & there’ll be a hunt for the candy canes Santa’s elves have left out for us!

“My daughter asked if she can attend this After School Club until she leaves school”

Visit the AFTER SCHOOL CLUB INFO page to see what activities are taking place this term >

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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 4.15pm on the school premises. The club is open to years 1 - 6.

AUTMN TERM '23 (SEPT - DEC) 12 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE ~~£90.00~~ £82.50

WEDNESDAY (YR 1-6) 3:15 - 4:15

DATES- ~~13 Sept~~, 20 Sept, 27 Sept, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, (25 Oct half term), 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, (INSET day no club 29 Nov), 6 Dec, 13 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

WEDNESDAY (YR 1-6) 3:15 - 4:15

DATES - 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb (14 Feb half term), 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar

Avanti Gardens

Such a wonderful outdoor space and gorgeous general surroundings. We have been imeaning to run a club here since 2014! Delighted to finally get it underway. Will have to make some visits to the fabulous Oldbury Court; the site of many a legendary holiday club.

The club runs from 15.15-16.15 on school grounds and is for children in years 1 to 6.

AUTUMN TERM ' 23 (SEPT - DEC) 12 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK - PRICE ~~£90.00~~ £82.50

THURSDAY 3:15 - 4:15

DATES- ~~14 Sept~~, ~~21 Sep~~t, ~~28 Sept~~, ~~5 Oct,~~ ~~12 Oct, (19 & 26 Oct half term),~~ ~~2 Nov~~, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

THURSDAY 3:15 - 4:15

DATES - 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb (15 Feb half term), 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar

Begbrook Primary Academy

Begbrook is situated 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 1 - 6 running on a Tuesday, from 15.30-1640.

AUTMN TERM '23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £~~97.50~~ £15

TUESDAYS (YR 1- 6) 15:30 - 16:40

DATES - ~~12 Sept, 19 Sept, 26 Sept, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, (24 Oct half term), 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov~~, 5 Dec, 12 Dec

SPRING TERM 24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

TUESDAYS (YR 1- 6) 15:30 - 16:40

DATES - 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb (13 Feb half term), 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar

Bishop Road Primary

Bishop Road School is super close to our Holiday Club location, The Ardagh at Horfield Common. We will collect the children from their school and walk them along quiet backroads up to our site which has a shelter, seating and toilets (plus a lovely coffee shop and gardens). The club is open to Years 1-6 and runs every Monday (except on INSET days or Bank Holidays.

Please let us know your child's class by texting their name and class to 07722996025 or emailing bristol@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk and ensure that you have given the school permission for us to collect them at the end of the school day

AUTUMN TERM 23 (SEPT- DEC) 13 WEEKS TERM - £7.50 A WEEK - PRICE ~~£97.50~~ £15

MONDAYS (YR1 - 6) 3:30 - 4:45

DATES - ~~11 Sept, 18 Sept, 25 Sept, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, (23 Oct half term), 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov,~~ 4 Dec, 11 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

MONDAYS (YR1 - 6) 3:30 - 4:45

DATES - 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb (12 Feb half term), 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar

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 1 - 6, and runs from end of the school day-16.15.

AUTMN TERM '23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £~~97.50~~ £90.00

TUESDAYS (YR 1- 6) 15:15 - 16:15

DATES - ~~12 Sept~~, 19 Sept, 26 Sept, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, (24 Oct half term), 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

TUESDAYS (YR 1- 6) 15:15 - 16:15

DATES - 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb (13 Feb half term), 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar

Hillcrest Primary School

Hillcrest is one of our schools that is located south of the river. We run all our activites from Anros Vale Cemerty which is an amazing outdoor space that is located just across the road from Hillcrest.

This club is open for years 1-6. The club runs on Mondays, pick up is at Hillcrest and then we walk down to the underwood which is located in the cemetery. The running times are 3:30-4:40, pick up is at the underwood which you can find by coming through the top gate, turning left then immediately right.

AUTUMN TERM 23 (SEPT- DEC) 13 WEEKS TERM - £7.50 A WEEK - PRICE ~~£97.50~~ £15.00

MONDAYS (YR1 - 6) 3:30 - 4:40

DATES - ~~11 Sept, 18 Sept, 25 Sept, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, (23 Oct half term), 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov,~~ 4 Dec, 11 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

MONDAYS (YR1 - 6) 3:30 - 4:40

DATES - 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb (12 Feb half term), 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar

Hotwells primary school

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 1-6 . The club runs every Thurday from 3.20pm to 4.20pm on the school premises.

AUTUMN TERM ' 23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK - PRICE £97.50

THURSDAY 3:20 - 4:20

DATES- ~~14 Sept~~, 21 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, (26 Oct half term),2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

THURSDAY 3:20 - 4:20

DATES - 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb (15 Feb half term), 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar

Sefton Park ( YR 1 - 2)

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 - 2. The club runs on Wednesdays from the end of school-4:30pm on the school premises.

AUTMN TERM '23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE ~~£97.50~~ £22.50

WEDNESDAY (YR 1-2) 3:30 - 4:30

DATES- ~~13 Sept, 20 Sept, 27 Sept, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, (25 Oct half term), 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov~~, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

WEDNESDAY (YR 1-2) 3:30 - 4:30

DATES - 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb (14 Feb half term), 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar

Sefton Park ( YR 3 - 6)

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 3 - 6. The club runs on Wednesdays from the end of school-4:30pm on the school premises.

AUTMN TERM '23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE ~~£97.50~~ £90

WEDNESDAY (YR 3-6) 3:30 - 4:30

DATES- ~~13 Sept~~, 20 Sept, 27 Sept, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, (25 Oct half term), 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

WEDNESDAY (YR 3-6) 3:30 - 4:30

DATES - 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb (14 Feb half term), 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar

Wallscourt Farm Academy

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 Friday, from 3.15 to 4.30pm on the school premises or Hermitage Woods. This club is open to yrs 1-6.

AUTUMN TERM ' 23 (SEPT - DEC) 10 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK - PRICE ~~£75.00,~~ £15

FRIDAY 3:15 - 4:30

DATES- ~~15 Sept~~, ~~22 Sept~~, ~~6 Oct~~, ~~13 Oc~~t, ~~(20 Oct inset day)~~, ~~(27 Oct half term),~~ ~~3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov~~, 1 Dec, 8 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £75

FRIDAY 3:15 - 4:30

DATES - 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb (16 Feb half term), 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar

Westbury Park

We now use the garden in the Church's Garden next do to the school

This club is open to years 1-6 and runs every Thursday from 3.30-4.30 in the gardens of Albany Hall.

AUTUMN TERM ' 23 (SEPT - DEC) 13 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK - PRICE £97.50

THURSDAY 3:30 - 4:30

DATES- ~~14 Sept, 21 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, (26 Oct half term),2 Nov~~, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec

SPRING TERM '24 (JAN - MAR) 11 WEEK TERM - £7.50 PER WEEK- PRICE £82.50

THURSDAY 3:30 - 4:30

DATES - 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb (15 Feb half term), 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar

BIRTHDAY PARTIES: We love to party! Taking elements from our most loved clubs, we keep the children entertained with our super energetic and fun instructors.

"He was so happy, he asked if he could do it for his birthday every year“

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SCHOOL WORKSHOPS: Popular Topics include; Vikings and Crusaders, Survival, Stone Age, Iron Age, Alternative PE, Leadership + Team Building.

“I was impressed with the staff, they were enthusiastic, encouraging and the activities were new and exciting”

SCHOOL & EVENTS ENQUIRY

After many years working as an Outdoor Activity Instructor in the UK, New Zealand, Iceland and Norway, I retrained as a Steiner School Teacher which accidentally lead me down a path of managing an after school club. Realising that my motivation was more working with children than climbing mountains the surprise opportunity to be a guinea pig Franchisee arrived at the perfect time back in 2014.

My home town of Bristol is the perfect place to be providing outdoor fun stuff within the city, providing many oppiortunities to link with wonderful organisations and primary schools.

Over the years it been such a pleasure working with so many different children and adults involved in The Outdoors Project as well as the wider network of organisations involved in providing fun and outdoor opportunities. Looking forward to working with all the future generations too!

I look forward to seeing you in a playground or field soon.

Rowan

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. We regularly pick up messages and will get back to you ASAP.

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