🌿 Discover the Ultimate Bush and Farm School Holiday Experience! 🌾
Is your child ready for an adventure that’s both educational and exhilarating? Our Bush & Farm School Holiday Program offers an unforgettable experience where learning meets excitement!
🌟 What We Offer:
- Outdoor Adventures: From bushwalking to creek exploration, your child will immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.
- Farm Fun: Hands-on activities like animal care, planting crops, and harvesting fresh produce will teach kids the value of farm life.
- Creative Workshops: Engage in arts and crafts inspired by the natural world, from making nature collages to building birdhouses.
- Team Building: Group challenges and games foster teamwork and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment.
- Eco-Learning: Interactive sessions on sustainability, wildlife conservation, and organic farming help kids understand the importance of protecting our planet.
A Sneak Peak at the Fun!
Young Farmer Challenge
The Young Farmer Challenge at GumRock Ridge is a fun, hands-on farm experience that tests teamwork, agility, and problem-solving. Participants will race through activities like apple bobbing, livestock herding, and the wheelbarrow course, competing for prizes in fastest finish, teamwork, and communication.
Back to Roots (Cooking/Gardening)
Damper Making – students will work in groups to shape and bake traditional Australian damper, focusing on teamwork, safety, and patience. Afterward, they’ll enjoy their homemade damper with honey, jam, or butter.Gardening – students will plant and care for their own garden beds, learning the basics of gardening and environmental awareness. The activity emphasizes teamwork, hands-on learning, and reflection on the importance of caring for plants.
Survival on the Ridge
Students will learn essential first aid skills for outdoor emergencies, including treating snake bites, cuts, and sprains. The focus is on safety, quick thinking, and effective first aid techniques in the bush.
Obstacle Course
In the Obstacle Course activity, students will take on various challenges individually or in teams, testing their agility, problem-solving, and teamwork. The course emphasizes perseverance, communication, and collaboration as participants work to complete physical tasks and navigate obstacles.
Single Day – $65
A full day of fun on the farm
- Ideal for ages 6–12
- 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Morning Tea and Lunch Provided
- Includes all farm activities, games, and nature-based experiences
Full Week – $300
Farm adventures all week long
- Book Monday to Friday and save (discount automatically applied)
- Includes everything in the single day option
- Perfect for kids who love animals and outdoor fun
- New activities and adventures each day – no two days are the same!