Information for schools and organisations.
Whether you are a group or school- early years, primary, secondary or higher education, guides, scouts or other- we have a programme for you! We specialise in providing curriculum-linked learning opportunities exploring nature, woodcraft, sustainability and climate change. We also provide adventurous activities including aerial tree climbing, axe throwing and archery. Get in touch today and our team will be delighted to discuss all your needs !
Celebrate your Achievements!
Nature-based awards provide opportunities to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills for learning, life and work. They can offer motivation and positive engagement with education, and valuable recognition of achievement. As well as our own internal certification, we also offer a variety of Certified Awards for all ages and attainment levels, including:-
For early years and primary school:
RSPB Wild Challenge Award
Ages 4-14:
Scottish Junior Forester Award
Primary & Secondary School Age & Adults
The John Muir Award
For all ages, abilities and attributes.
Whether you’re an Early Years Centre, Primary School, Secondary School or Higher Education provider or even a Scouts of Guides group we offer bespoke outdoor learning experiences for all.
We work with you and truly get to know your needs and each learner that we support. We are experienced with working with challenging behaviours and additional support needs. Our core value is to ensure inclusion for all and as such we always strive to go that extra mile.
Our instructors are the best out there and with over 7 years of experience as a company working with schools locally we have developed exceptional programme delivery.
Our bespoke programmes range from one-off days, half or full days, multi-week, twilight sessions or overnight camps. We have something for all budgets and requirements!
Delivered at a venue of your choice!
Whilst the majority of our adventures take place at our awesome purpose-built forest school site based at Auchincruive by Ayr we can also provide our services:
at local green spaces such as council parks and school playing fields
inside- such as in your school or a hired hall!
as part of festivals or wider events
This is because we are super experienced at what we do and design all our learning programmes to be adaptable to various venues and weather potential.
Axe throwing . Archery. Circus skills. Aerial tree climbing. Foraging. Orienteering. Bushcraft. Vegetable growing. Nature crafts. Foraging. Campfire cooking. Nature ID
Axe throwing . Archery. Circus skills. Aerial tree climbing. Foraging. Orienteering. Bushcraft. Vegetable growing. Nature crafts. Foraging. Campfire cooking. Nature ID
Axe throwing . Archery. Circus skills. Survival skills. Team games. Raft building. Aerial tree climbing. Foraging. Orienteering. Bushcraft. Vegetable growing. Nature crafts. Foraging. Campfire cooking. Nature ID
Axe throwing . Archery. Circus skills. Survival skills. Team games. Raft building. Aerial tree climbing. Foraging. Orienteering. Bushcraft. Vegetable growing. Nature crafts. Foraging. Campfire cooking. Nature ID
Traditional Crafts & Skills.
Traditional nature-based skills and crafts such as weaving, whittling, pottery, den building and fire lighting plays a key part in our adventurous sessions. Reconnecting children with the great outdoors and natural heritage. Helping children to build confidence in more ‘risk-based’ activities and feeling empowered and worthwhile citizens in an otherwise busy screen-dominated world.
CPD Training.
We deliver regular CPD training for educators either at our Auchincruive base, public green spaces, or within school’s own campus. As well as our own training programmes we also tailor training to suit the individual needs of your school, group and staff. Just get in touch for further details.
“I highly recommend Little Acorns to anyone who is looking for a magical, nurturing and respectful group for children. My school has been working with this great team for a while now, beautiful storytelling and activities that will give children the best start in life. Thank you Little Acorns for all the lovely memories you haven given our students!”
