Rewild Program - Vasse

The Rewild Program is the meeting place between kids passions and the changing seasons.  Kids (8 - 12 years old)  can expect to take on fun projects, play exhilarating games, cultivate their skills with knife and fire, find calm in the wind, have courageous conversation, share stories and explore this majestic region through Cape to Cape adventures.  

Overview of Bunuru - Djeran

Dates: Weekly from 6th March - 10th April. 

Time: 9am - 2pm

Over the 6-week session the kids will make bug catchers, build homes for our native blue banded-bees, build a bushcraft clay wall and explore our wild coast.  As always with our Rewild Program, we incorporate core-nature connection routines into the rhythm of our day and build on curiosity of the kids.  We have a range of tools and resources that support emergent projects.

Hike date: 27th March: Smiths Point - Injidup Beach: 6km.  We will make the most of warm weather and hike to the beautiful Aquarium. Following we will pass by Wyadup - the resting place of the wagaul and weave our way to Indjidup bay.

Volunteers

This Rewild Program depends on volunteers. Those who help for a minimum of 1 x session to get a reduced rate. You are welcome to volunteer for more!  It adds to our sense of community. For the hikes we need a min of 2 x volunteers for the day. Get in early to get on the hiking list! 

Volunteers must have a valid Working with Children Check.

Registration closes end of February

To go ahead we need a minimum of 6 participants. Your funds won't be taken until we have reached this.

We want to make these programs accessible. If you need to setup a payment plan, please be in touch by email.

We look forward to Rewilding with you

See below for more information about the development stages of the 8 - 12 year old and how our programs meet them.

A Holistic Pathway for Children aged 8 - 12 years old

The years between early childhood and adolescence are a time of remarkable growth and transformation. Children aged 8 to 12 are blossoming into their individuality while seeking a sense of belonging. They crave independence but still need the security of trusted guides. With curiosity blooming and an emerging capacity for abstract thinking, they’re primed for exploration, creativity, and the co-creation of their world.

Rewild Margaret Rive weaves together 8 Shields principles, eco-psychology, Steiner/Waldorf education and Montessori methods to create a vibrant, nature-rooted approach for this age group. It’s designed to meet their developmental needs while fostering a sense of wonder, interconnectedness, and self-awareness. 

The Developmental Needs of 8-12-Year-Olds

Children in this phase are navigating a rich, multifaceted journey:

• Expanding Awareness
  They’re stepping beyond their immediate family and beginning to see themselves in a broader context—socially, culturally, and even ecologically. 

• Cognitive Growth
  Their minds are ripe for logic, reason, and abstract thought. They’re eager to solve puzzles, test hypotheses, and wrestle with "what if" scenarios. Yet, imagination and story remain crucial tools for engaging their intellect.

• Emotional Resilience
  This is a time of self-doubt and vulnerability as they begin to see the world’s imperfections (and their own). They need safe spaces to process emotions, build confidence, and practice empathy.

• Connection to Nature and Community
  They yearn for deeper connections—both to their peers and the natural world. A sense of belonging and purpose is essential for them to thrive.

Children at this age are on the brink of discovery—not just of the world, but of themselves. We as facilitators have the privilege of walking alongside them, not as taskmasters but as co-adventurers, ready to learn and laugh together.

Within our programs the question isn’t what will they learn today? but what might we discover together? It’s a journey filled with possibility, grounded in connection, and guided by the joy of growth.