We are incredibly passionate about being outside and the benefits this has – we aim to give Treehoppers’ children the opportunity to learn & play in an ‘outdoor classroom’ and the chance to make fantastic memories.
Being outdoors all year round the children will be able to see and feel the changes in the seasons, run and explore, play with sticks, build dens, jump in puddles, use their imagination and have fun! In an age where it sometimes feels that technology drives us, we want to encourage some wild play and learning.
We are open for 46 weeks a year, 8am till 4pm, Monday – Thursday.
Please get in touch to check availability at each site. Don’t forget in September 2024, working families will be eligible for funding so demand is high!
We will now be opening on Fridays too - get in touch to book a time to look round or join one of our free ‘stay & plays’
Upcoming Dates *Starting February 2024*
East Grinstead:
STAY & PLAYS: Once a month on Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm, & on a Friday morning 10-11. A free session for families with children due to join the Kindergarten.
Haywards Heath:
STAY & PLAYS: Once a month on Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm & on a Friday morning 10-11. A free session for families with children due to join the Kindergarten.
If you are unable to make these dates please contact us to arrange an individual show round. For more information contact us at admin@treehoppersfk.com
The majority of our staff are trained (or currently in training to be) Forest School Leaders. As a result woodwork & working with tools is important to us, we like to have campfires for cooking & keeping warm in the colder months & we embrace all the seasons! We have weekly visits from Tiny Tekkers who keep the children active & entertained with football skills. Over the last 2 years we have also formed a partnership with Dimensions, part of Outreach 3way charity in Crawley who support adults with learning disabilities & autism. We have a small group join us each week to help us with gardening & site maintenance on a Friday, and to come and play games with us on another day.