Activities for children

We can provide school holiday activities, art at weekends, home education opportunities and birthday parties.

Science holiday activities in 2025

Science holiday camps for 4-11 years led by Tracey Hewitt at the Botanic Garden.

• 22-25 April 2025 (4 days)
• 27-30 May 2025 (4 days)
• 21-25 July 2025 (5 days)
• 4-8 August 2025 (5 days)
• 18-22 August 2025 (5 days)
• 20-24 October 2025 (5 days)

To book holiday activities contact Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk, 07736149298.

Forest school holiday activities 2025

Outdoor holiday sessions led by Wildlings Education at the Attenborough Arboretum.

• 16 April 2025
• 23 April 2025
• 28 May 2025
• 16 July 2025
• 23 July 2025
• 6 August 2025
• 13 August 2025 
• 20 August 2025

For further information and booking contact Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk, 07354 682333.

Art

Suitable for children age 3-8 years led by Artsters, 9.30am-2.00pm. 

• Saturday 5 April 2025
• Saturday 7 June 2025
• Saturday 25 October 2025
• Saturday 1 November 2025
• Saturday 6 December 2025
• Sunday 14 December  2025

 To book please contact info@artsters.co.uk

Home Education

During school term-time for home educated children:

Friday mornings: Forest school sessions. Contact Rachel Ibbotson at info@wildlings-education.co.uk, 07354 682333.

Friday afternoons: Science classes. Contact Tracey Hewitt at leicestersouth@miniprofessors.co.uk/07736149298.

Home Educated groups are also welcome to book our school sessions.

Children’s birthday parties

Suitable for children aged 5-10 led by Buzzing Roots.

Available party themes include:

• Stripy Flower Training with Madam Buzz
• Menagerie Marine with Captain Barracuda
• Forest Party with Bear Huffs 
• Ant Architects Adventure – Den Building
• Nature's Palette Art Party with Colour Wizard Wren

To book parties, contact buzzingroots@gmail.com, 07425 867969.