Hunter Valley
Overview
TimberNook Hunter Valley is located at 957 Tocal Road, Paterson, NSW in the Dungog Shire, on the grounds of the heritage-listed Tocal Homestead. Prior to 1822 the area was part of the lands of the Gringai Clan of the Wonnerua people and used as a camp site. Tocal is derived from Koori language meaning 'Ducks Aplenty'. The grounds are set among magnificent fig trees overlooking the Tocal lagoon, with the Paterson River beyond. We have access to old barns, timber fenced paddocks, offering endless opportunities for wonder, excitement and the unexpected!
Available Programs
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Tiny Ones – Tuesday 28th June
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Jun 28
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 24
Price: $10.40 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Nature Kindy – Tuesday 28th June
Ages: 3 - 6
Dates: Jun 28
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $40.55 per child
Overview:
This six hour program is for those preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and our native flora and fauna, this program meets ALL of the needs of the preschool aged child. Underpinned by the amazing philosophy of Timbernook, friends, fun and freedom, what more could you want?Explore

Little Wild Ones – Tuesday 28th June
Ages: 3 - 13
Dates: Jun 28
Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $27.74 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones – Tuesday 28th June
Ages: 6 - 13
Dates: Jun 28
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $38.15 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Tiny Ones – Wednesday 29th June
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Jun 29
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 24
Price: $10.40 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Tiny Ones – Thursday 30th June
Ages: 1 - 6
Dates: Jun 30
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 24
Price: $10.40 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Nature Kindy – Thursday 30th June
Ages: 3 - 6
Dates: Jun 30
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $48.55 per child
Overview:
This six hour program is for those preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and our native flora and fauna, this program meets ALL of the needs of the preschool aged child. Underpinned by the amazing philosophy of Timbernook, friends, fun and freedom, what more could you want?Explore

Little Wild Ones – Thursday 30th June
Ages: 3 - 13
Dates: Jun 30
Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $27.74 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones – Thursday 30th June
Ages: 6 - 13
Dates: Jun 30
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $38.15 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Tiny Ones – Full Term Booking (Term 3)
Ages: 1 - 13
Dates: Jul 19 - Sep 22
Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Capacity: 24
Price: $93.50 per child
Overview:
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive weekly ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Nature Kindy – Full Term Booking (Term 3)
Ages: 3 - 6
Dates: Jul 19 - Sep 22
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 12
Price: $436.35 per child
Overview:
This six hour program is for those preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and our native flora and fauna, this program meets ALL of the needs of the preschool aged child. Underpinned by the amazing philosophy of Timbernook, friends, fun and freedom, what more could you want?Explore

Little Wild Ones – Full Term Booking (Term 3)
Ages: 3 - 13
Dates: Jul 19 - Sep 22
Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Capacity: 6
Price: $251.57 per child
Overview:
Our popular forest program engages children in outdoor play and learning during fall, winter, and spring months. Children will enjoy bringing stories to life, diving deep into their imaginations, engineering grand-scale play experiences, and so much more. Forest programming has never been more fun! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones – Full Term Booking (Term 3)
Ages: 6 - 13
Dates: Jul 19 - Sep 22
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 16
Price: $342.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Monday 4th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 4
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Tuesday 5th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 5
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Wednesday 6th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 6
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Thursday 7th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 7
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Friday 8th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 8
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Monday 11th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 11
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Tuesday 12th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 12
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Wednesday 13th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 13
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Thursday 14th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 14
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore

Wild Ones (School Holidays) – Friday 15th July
Ages: 5 - 13
Dates: Jul 15
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 26
Price: $46.85 per child
Overview:
This program provides innovative learning opportunities through meaningful, child-led play. Each series fosters essential life skills, inspires creativity, facilitates connection, and integrates advanced cognitive & social emotional skills. Most importantly, children will create lasting memories for years to come! Programs may vary based on location.Explore
Reviews
Barefoot and Buckets - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
reviewed by dawncpgardiner
WE LOVE TIMBERNOOK! My kids (ages 4 and 8) attended this and loved it! They came back covered in mud and gleefully happy every day. They got to play with friends (new and old) and explore and learn. My two oldest children (8 and 10) have grown so much from Timbernook and Miss Brenda's loving care. They love her, and we are so grateful to her for all she does. The camp provides a chance to for kids to explore nature and play in an unstructured manner with peers. Kids are given a chance to do amazingly fun things and challenge themselves. I could NOT be happier with this program. My kids returned happy and exhausted every day full of pure joy. Especially after covid-time, my kids needed this chance for growth, connection with peers, and time in nature.
View this programStorybook - TimberNook Central Ohio wk 1
reviewed by aafosler
I can’t say enough positive things about this camp. The director and counselors put so much thought into the activities offered but then take a mindful step back to let kids do what they do best, PLAY! Camp weeks are my son’s favorite part of summer!
View this programSensory Adventures - TimberNook Northwest Indiana
reviewed by Emily Paris
This program is awesome! My kids had the most wonderful time. My 12 yr old said, "I knew it would be fun, but I had no idea it would be THAT much fun!"
View this programWild Ones - TimberNook Los Angeles
reviewed by Grahamdad
The Wildwood Picnic area proved an ideal setting for the children to explore the river, play games like tug of war, tire-rolling, and more. Sarah and the facilitators provided plenty of cool raw materials and cozy comforts like a fire pit for smores so there were plenty of settings for kids' individual preferences. When there were behavioral challenges, the kids were able to work things out in the end. The photos, quotes and post-session write-ups were fun to read as well. Thanks for the great experience on behalf of my son.
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