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Our founding location for TimberNook Southern Sydney is based on Dharawal Country, amongst the hearty bushland of the 1st Appin scout group. With access via Burke Street, the wonders of this unique and tranquil space are awaiting to excite all of the senses. There are cicadas singing, creeks trickling and trees for climbing as a canvas which invites children into deep and meaningful unstructured play experiences. This diverse and secure environment provides endless possibilities where children can find true connections with self, others and all elements of nature.

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Timbernook Southern Sydney Site:

Nestled adjacent to the Dharawal National Park and at the beginning of the George's River you will find our local natural playground of wonder. Featuring pristinebushland, extensive native flora, dramatic sandstone gorges, inviting swimming holes, and ancestral rock shelters. The landscape and our site offers tall eucalypts, blankets of green and gold from blossoming wattle and if you are lucky perhaps a snack with the unhurried koala.

All of our programs weave the therapeutic aspects of nature with a unique understanding of child development to create an outdoor program that supports every aspect of the growing child.

Available TimberNook Programs:

Book for a casual daily visit or come and play for a full block package at a reduced rate.

Tiny Ones – Mondays (Ages 0-6 years)
Tiny Ones is a 2 hour nature based program for 0-6 year olds where a parent/carer is required to stay on site with their child/ren. TimberNook Term 2 will be running over 9 weeks from May 2nd to July 1st. Tiny Ones Program time is 9:30am - 11:30am.
Follow link for booking options and links:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hQTaHavWRCgENjUx2GMIG0BLgf_Ws5hMFmOrhoO07jI/edit?usp=sharing

Little Wild Ones - Wednesdays (3-6 years)
Little Wild Ones is a 3 hour drop off program for 3-6 year olds who are independently toileting. This is the perfect transition program for children wanting some time to be independent in the bush but not quite ready for our 6 hour programs. This program runs on Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm.
Follow link for booking options and links:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gBiU5wy1HdXdxZdwB2iYKnWJoDcyZKLlynuNQFiADt8/edit?usp=sharing

Nature Kindy – Wednesdays (Ages 3-6 years)
Nature Kindy is a 6 hour drop off program for 3-6 year olds who are independently toileting. This program runs every Wednesday from 9.30am-3.30pm.
Follow link for booking options and links:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gf1Lr5PnvntdJ4-qDJwfeB8_lT7DxiYGQXG2tHin5mM/edit?usp=sharing

School Holiday Programs – Going Wild
Going Wild is a 5 hour outdoor nature based drop-off program for 5-12 year olds who are independently toileting. The Program runs from 9am - 2pm.

More exciting things on offer…
- Birthday Parties
- Home school groups
- School, preschool or child care centre excursions

For more information or booking enquiries, please email [email protected]

Your Certified Provider:

Southern Sydney TimberNook

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 043-305-9128

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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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?
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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 14

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 7

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 31

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 24

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 17

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 10

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 3

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 27

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Capacity: 8

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 27 - Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $220.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20 - Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $220.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20 - Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $440.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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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.
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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 14

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Sep 7

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 31

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 24

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 17

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 10

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Aug 3

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 27

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $32.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 27 - Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $142.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20 - Sep 21

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $142.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 9

Dates: Jul 20

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $283.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Sep 15

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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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.
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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 25

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 4

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Sep 19

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Capacity: 20

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Sep 5

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 29

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 22

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 15

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 8

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 1

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 25

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 18

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Aug 4 - Sep 15

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $29.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 25 - Sep 19

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $48.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 19 - Sep 19

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $48.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 18 - Sep 19

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $94.50 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 4 - Jul 15

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $105.00 per child

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This classic TimberNook program is for older children who enjoy taking play to a whole new level through collaborative, creative, and sensory-immersive experiences with friends new and old. We guarantee a week full of adventure, games, and surprises! Programs may vary based on location.
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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 15

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 13

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 11

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 8

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 6

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Going Wild – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 4

Times: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Price: $44.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 5 - Jul 14

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $18.50 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 14

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jul 5

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jul 1

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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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.
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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jun 17

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jun 10

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Jun 3

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: May 27

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: May 13

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: May 6 - Jul 1

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $422.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: May 13 - Jun 24

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $188.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: May 6 - Jul 1

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $234.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 29

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 22

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 15

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 8

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 1

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 25

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $52.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 18

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 4 - Jun 29

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $422.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 11 - Jun 22

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $188.00 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 4 - Jun 29

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $235.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Jun 29

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $34.00 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: May 18

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $33.00 per child

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Tiny Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 1 - 6

Dates: Jun 30

Times: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $11.50 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Feb 11 - Apr 8

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $227.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Feb 4 - Apr 1

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $227.00 per child

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Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 12

Dates: Feb 4 - Apr 8

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $453.50 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Feb 9 - Apr 6

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $146.50 per child

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Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Feb 2 - Mar 30

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $146.50 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Feb 9 - Apr 6

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $227.50 per child

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Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Feb 2 - Mar 30

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $227.50 per child

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Protected: Little Wild Ones – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Mar 16 - Apr 6

Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Price: $110.00 per child

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Protected: Nature Kindy (Australia) – TimberNook Southern Sydney

Ages: 3 - 6

Dates: Apr 6

Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Price: $50.25 per child

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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.

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Storybook - 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!

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Sensory 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!"

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Wild 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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