Discovery of the great outdoors for under 7s

What is Wolves in the Woods?

75 minute outdoor play session with limited capacity to help create a calm environment with:
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• Lightly themed outdoor play opportunities with natural resources
• Space for caregivers to talk and play with your little one
• Space for children to explore varied play activities to support their development 

Activities are aimed at under 7s, taking inspiration from outdoor settings and most importantly, are fun! Younger babies are welcomed too.

Your little one will have chance to play independently, imaginatively and follow their curiosity in a safe haven of the gated woodland area in Gatis Community Space in Whitmore Reans and peaceful surroundings of Boundary Way Community Garden.

Booking is essential as there are limited spaces - you can book up to one month in advance.

Sessions at Gatis Community Space are Pay As You Feel by being funded by Millennium Point Trust.

Spring sessions at Boundary Way are Pay As You Feel by being funded by James Beattie Charitable Trust.

Choose your session

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Capacity and environment

 There are limited spaces so booking is essential - choose your Wolves in the Woods session and book above. We cannot guarantee a space if you haven't reserved in advance. 

These sessions take place in Gatis Community Space's and Boundary Way's woodland areas with natural areas and uneven ground. Risk Assessments are in place and responsibility of little ones lies with their caregivers at all times. 

We advise you to bring and wear clothes suitable for outdoors - including the unpredictable British weather! There are limited shelters for rainy weather and will only cancel playing if it is unsafe.

Structure of sessions

Wolves in the Woods sessions begin with a short time gathered together, singing, reciting rhymes and listening to a story to lightly link to today's theme.  We gather together again to close the session with a song and say goodbye. 

In between there are activities and natural areas to explore, discover, allowing hands-on learning in a natural environment which is gated off, safe and a haven within the city.

How do I get there?

​Gatis Community Space, Whitmore Reans, WV6 0ET

​Meet by the entrance gates. Parking on-road.

Boundary Way Allotments, Warstones
(Use 'Boundary Way' or 'Highfields School' for SatNav)

Meet by small gate at the top of the hill. Parking on-road.

In each session you will find:

• Mud kitchen
• Den materials
• Natural craft materials
• Mark making, such as mud painting 
• Log seating area
• Insect habitats and bug collecting resources
• Shelter in case of bad weather

We hope to see you soon!