Spring school holidays - December & January - OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS from LABOUR WEEKEND

All registrations are completed through https://elements.aimyplus.com or email elementsprogrammes@gmail.com for more info

Our standard programmes are - 9am-3pm for children aged 5yrs-13 yrs (unless otherwise stated), at $75/day including afternoon tea

Or when booking a full multi-day programme (ie 3 or 5 day) a 10% discount is applied by admin.

All registrations are completed through https://elements.aimyplus.com

Bookings are then confirmed by Elements and an invoice generated.

Admin applies discounts for attending 3+ days of a programme if applicable and for multiple sibling discounts

A reminder/ info email with what to bring and where to park comes out 10 days prior to each programme.

Note: Please sure you do not tick ‘unsubscribe to communication’ as it means you will not receive information about the programme ie leader contacts, meeting point or any changes. We only send out this email, then nightly summary with photos and then an invitation to join the following holidays. There isn’t additional regular ‘spam’ type emails.

Term 4, 2025 - small waitlist operating:

• AKO ELEMENTS - (ie ‘1 day nature school - independent session)

  This programme is 9am-3pm for children aged 5yrs-12 yrs at $75/day, Email elementsprogrammes@gmail.com to request a prospectus.

  *Thursdays - Ako Elements South at 600 Cashmere Road, Westmorland farm

  There is a small waitlist for places on this programme. If you think it may be of interest to your child, get in touch to organise a visit - visiting dates are 23 October, 18 December.

  Term 1 2026 - OPEN FOR WAITLIST:

  AKO ELEMENTS - (ie ‘1 day nature school - independent session)

  This programme is 9am-3pm for children aged 5yrs-12 yrs at $75/day, Email elementsprogrammes@gmail.com to request a prospectus.

  *Thursdays - Ako Elements South at 600 Cashmere Road, Westmorland farm

  There is a small waitlist for places on this programme. If you think it may be of interest to your child, get in touch to organise a visit visiting dates are 23 October, 18 December.
  

  XMAS/ SUMMER HOLIDAYS

  Before Xmas: Friday 19th/ Monday 22nd/ Tuesday 23rd Dec

• Friday 19th Dec- ☀️ The Great Escape, 5yrs - 12yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

  School’s out and the wild is calling! Join us for The Great Escape, a one-day summer celebration full of nature play, muddy adventures, and open-ended creativity. We'll build, explore, imagine and unwind in the great outdoors, making the most of the first day of freedom. With tools, loose parts, storytelling, water play (and maybe even a few surprises), it’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays. Come barefoot, bring your curiosity, and let’s escape into nature together!

  ·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin) 

• Monday 22nd/ Tuesday 23rd Dec- 🎄 Wild Christmas – A Nature Play Celebration of the Season!, 5yrs - 12yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

  Step into the magic of a Wild Christmas, where the festive spirit meets the freedom of the outdoors! In this joyful, nature-based day, children will be immersed in all things Christmas — with a wild twist. From pine-scented craft tables to nature-themed games, campfire treats, and Christmas stories under the trees, the day will be filled with wonder, creativity, and seasonal cheer.

  We'll decorate with natural materials, craft handmade treasures, create “reindeer snacks,” and play spirited games that keep little bodies moving and hearts full of joy.

  Whether they’re hunting for candy canes in the bush, making elf potions, or simply soaking up the summer sunshine, your child will leave with rosy cheeks, twinkling eyes, and a little more Christmas magic in their pocket.

  Celebrate the season the nature play way — wild, whimsical, and full of heart.

  ·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin) 

  Summer: dates from Tuesday 6th - 28th January

• Tuesday 6th/ Wednesday 7th/ Thursday 8th January - 🌿 Outdoor Adventures, 5yrs - 13yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

  Welcome the new year the best way we know how — barefoot, messy, and joyfully immersed in nature.

  Outdoor Adventures is our programme back, and it’s all about resetting, recharging, and reconnecting after the bustle of the holiday season. There’s no big theme — just time to breathe, roam, build, balance, create, and play freely under the open sky.

  From climbing trees to making bush soup, testing ropes and swings to sharing stories in shady spots, this day is full of gentle invitations and playful possibilities. Children will be encouraged to follow their instincts, explore their ideas, and settle back into the rhythm of unhurried, imaginative play in the wild.

  Because nature knows how to start the year right — slowly, beautifully, and with a sense of wonder.

  Come for one day or all three — each day brings something new, just like spring itself.

  ·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin)

• Tuesday 13th/ Wednesday 14th/ Thursday 15th January - 📚 Storybooks In the Wild – A Week of Wild Tales & Imaginative Play, 5yrs - 13yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

• Step into the pages of a story and bring the magic to life outdoors! Each day this week, we’ll explore a new story theme — inspiring crafts, games, play and snacks drawn from beloved books and adventurous characters. Whether we're chasing clues like literary detectives, acting out tales under the trees, or inventing new endings in our own words, this week is all about celebrating the joy of stories through movement, nature, and imagination. Costumes, curiosity, and creativity all welcome!

·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin)

• Tuesday 20th/ Wednesday 21st/ Thursday 22nd January - 🍃 Nature’s Inspiration – A Week of Wild Creativity & Outdoor Making, 5yrs - 13yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

  Get ready to unleash your child’s inner artist with a week full of hands-on, nature-inspired crafts and creations! From the squishy delight of mud and clay modelling to painting with leaves, weaving with sticks, and crafting colourful natural collages, this week celebrates the beauty, texture, and magic of the outdoors. Children will explore a rich variety of natural materials and learn simple techniques that spark creativity, patience, and problem-solving — all while developing their connection to the environment around them. It’s a sensory feast for curious minds and busy hands, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether making fairy houses, nature crowns, or earth-toned masterpieces, every day brings a new chance to play, create, and wonder.

  ·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin)

  Monday 26th/ Tuesday 27th/ Wednesday 28th January - 🌿 Barefoot & Beyond – A Summer Adventure Through Play and Possibility, 5yrs - 13yrs, 9.00am-3.00pm, Bushland Park Farm

• Step out of your shoes and into a world of wonder with Barefoot & Beyond, for a celebration of nature, freedom, and open-ended play. Each day invites tamariki to explore at their own pace: building huts, splashing in creeks, creating art from the land, and dreaming up new adventures under the sun. With no rigid schedule, we follow the rhythm of summer and the sparks of children’s curiosity—journeying beyond the ordinary into joy, connection, and wild-hearted fun. The final session on Wednesday 28th is Elements 9th birthday! Come and celebrate with us!

  ·         5-13yrs, 9am-3pm, Bushland Park Farm, 600 Cashmere Rd, $75 incl. afternoon tea, 3rd whanau member 50% discount (sibling or cousin)

All registrations are completed through https://elements.aimyplus.com

Bookings are then confirmed by Elements and an invoice generated.

Admin applies discounts for attending 3+ days of a programme if applicable and for multiple sibling discounts

A reminder/ info email with what to bring and where to park comes out 2 weeks prior to each programme.

Note: Please sure you do not tick ‘unsubscribe to communication’ as it means you will not receive information about the programme ie leader contacts, meeting point or any changes. We only send out this email, then nightly summary with photos and then an invitation to join the following holidays. There isn’t additional regular ‘spam’ type emails.