Encounter Nature Playgroup

A Free PreSchool nature inspired Playgroup

Here at Encounter, we believe that children grow and learn best whilst engaging with nature. Therefore,  we offer an intentional opportunity to engage with our Nature Playgroup program for preschool children living on the South Coast. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for our school to welcome new and existing families to connect and engage through nature-based learning at Horseshoe Bay in Terms 1 and 4, and then in our very own our bush block, Wurar Ruwi, throughout Terms 2 & 3.

At Encounter, we believe that exploration and play within natural environments promote the health and wellbeing of children. Children who engage with nature can explore, create, imagine, collaborate, persist, negotiate and show care and empathy to others and the environment. Nature Play provides opportunities for children to grow and connect with others, whilst developing communication and self-management skills as well as building resilience and confidence. This preschool program provides the perfect opportunity to support your child’s transition to Early Learning and school at Encounter.

On Wednesday mornings, you and your child are invited to connect with other families through authentic, nature and play-based learning experiences. We will include simple bushcraft activities such as cubby building, simple flora and fauna identification and lots of songs and stories. We are very excited about you joining us for our Nature Playgroup sessions and look forward to meeting your children.

Nature Play at Horseshoe Bay - Terms 1 & 4

• LED BY: Leah Reid (Outdoor Learning Coordinator) and Georgena Eves (Co-educator)
• WHEN: Every Wednesday morning from 9.00am-10.00am throughout Term 1 and Term 4
• WHERE: At the beach, Horseshoe Bay, Port Elliot. Meet us at the front of the Flying Fish Café.

Nature Play at Wurar Ruwi (Encounter) - Terms 2 & 3

• WHERE: Encounter Lutheran College, Wurar Ruwi (Block 69, bush block at the rear of the College). Follow the roadway right through the College until you enter Wurar Ruwi. You'll see us next to the big pine tree.
• FIRST TIMERS: Are you coming along for the first time in Terms 2 or 3? We would love to welcome you! Simply come to the Front Office at 8.45am and we will walk you down to the Nature Playgroup location on Wurar Ruwi.
• COST: Free! No bookings required, just turn up!
• COFFEE: The GPS Cafe will be open from 8.40am to purchase Coffee + Tea (Please BYO Keep Cup).