Our Beach School

From firepit cookery and bushcraft to imagination and storytelling, learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills. Our forest school-inspired beach sessions build confidence and social skills in Watergate Bay’s coastal environment.

Beach school is returning for May half term, July and August.

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Workshops

In association with the Forest School, our qualified Coastal School Leadership team share knowledge of the marine and coastal environment through beach games and activities.

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Learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills. Groups will build shelters, light fires and cook on an outdoor fire. Activities will be tailored for the age group and develop primary skills and confidence in coastal settings.

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Beachside whittling

Learn the art of whittling with Forest school-inspired woodworking sessions on the sand. Beginning with potato peelers (depending on age) and advancing onto knives.

Whittling has been shown to promote focus and creativity, interdependence and life skills.

Shelter building

Make a shelter with only ropes and a tarpaulin, develop resourcefulness by foraging on the beach to make shelters stronger and unique. Understand the importance of protecting yourself from the elements in the wild.

Outdoor cooking

Besides the outdoor fire, toast marshmallows and pizza on the flames. Any five-hour session will include a meal as part of the beach school experience, prepared and cooked by the children.