Our Friends
There are several other groups offering their own outdoor play for differing needs in New Zealand.
Conscious Kids
Holiday programmes and in school activities. Auckland and Hamilton
Ako space
Outdoor-centred primary school in Auckland
Nature Kindy
The original outdoor freeplay kindergarten. Long Bay, Cornwall Park, Clarks Beach
The Forest School
Regular weekly schooling in a natural space and holiday programmes. Hatfields Beach, Orewa.
SOS Survival Training
Holiday Programmes teaching outdoor survival skills. Muriwai
Play and Learn Early Education Programmes
Playgroups, Kindergarten and Training. Auckland
International Play Association
Promoting the child’s right to play. International
Into Nature School
A ‘one day a week‘ programme for primary and intermediate aged children and Holiday Programmes. Karamu, Waikato
Blogs, podcasts and other sites
There are several groups and people dedicated to promoting outdoor activities and freeplay. Here are a few
A Shared Curiosity
A podcast and community for pioneering educators in Aotearoa.
Journey through teaching
An exploration in education
Outdoor with four
