For children
At Wild Things we embrace all things mud, bugs and marshmallows!
It’s a big claim, but many parents tell me that Wild Things is the best group they found in York…
It’s great for those families who are keen to get outdoors, have adventures and learn about nature.
It’s also great for those families who are naturally a bit fair weather and need a date in the diary to make sure they get their vitamin D boost that day.
During the school holidays Wild Things runs one-off sessions for pre-school children & primary aged children.
During term time Wild Things runs Explorers on Mondays & Fridays, these are play & stay sessions for under 5s.
The sessions run from Wild Things’ site, in the grounds of Millthorpe School, just off Scarcroft Road in York.
Wild Things is accessible on foot, bike, bus and car - however during term time there is no parking at the school. For suggestions of where to park.
Our location is so convenient to the centre of York, Bishy Road and Rowntree Park and lots of our families make the most of their day by visiting these places after.
Explorers
Explorers is a weekly forest school for families with children aged 18 mths to 4 years. There is lots of opportunties for outdoor play, nature crafts, campfire and learning new skills.
We meet on:
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Monday's 9.45 - 11.30am (fully booked til mid Feb)
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Friday's 9.45 - 11.30am (2 spaces available)
If you would like to be kept in the loop when spaces are available please leave your details below.
Waiting List
Holiday Events
In February half term we are celebrating pancake day with a big mix up - the children can help mix up the pancake batter, cook it on the fire and best of all choose toppings before they enjoy tucking in!
As ever, we'll have lots of child-led play opportunities so they can choose how they spend time at Wild Things.
Monday 16th February
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10-11.30am - Woodland Play (ideal for families with children aged 18 months to 8 years)
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1.30-3pm - Woodland Warriors (ideal for 4 - 11 years)
Friday 20th February
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10-11.30am - Woodland Play (ideal for families with children aged 18 months to 8 years)
Wild Things' home
Wild Things has a wooded area in the grounds of Millthorpe Secondary School. The children play under the canopy of mature broad-leaf trees and evergreens, with its own allotment space and pond area.
How to get here:
Millthorpe School
Nunthorpe Avenue
York
YO23 1WF
Parking:
There is no parking at the school during school hours, however there is a strip on Scarcroft Road which has free parking (up to 2 hours) - near the Tadcaster Road junction.
The PDF shows places to park.
