Treecreepers
Treecreepers is a weekly outdoor stay and play session, aimed at children aged 18 months to 4 years (or older in school holidays!), with their parents and carers.
What is Treecreepers?
Treecreepers is an outdoor toddler group aimed at children aged 18 months to 4 years, with their parents and carers. It takes place most Thursday mornings in term time.
During each session, there is the opportunity to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play in the woods. Each week there are also two suggested activities such as games, crafts, challenges, and imaginative play, that can be adapted for younger or older children. The songs, stories, and activities are usually linked to a theme such as journeys, water, creatures, colours, etc. A hearty, healthy snack is always provided.
Treecreepers takes place in Dragon Wood, part of Birdwood Coppice. This is a beautiful ancient wood just off the A40, behind the Kings Head in Birdwood. There are trees to climb, places to explore, cool shade in summer, and carpets of flowers in spring. Car parking is available at the entrance to the wood, and then it’s a 15-20 minute walk (at toddler pace) to the Treecreepers site. We always have a walk-in activity to keep everyone motivated for the walk, and a trolley to transport bags (and occasionally tired toddlers).
Sometimes we run extra sessions in the holidays – these may be on different days of the week, and usually older siblings in Reception and Years 1 and 2 are welcome. Some holiday sessions may be aimed at primary-age children. Please see below for dates and details.
“Lovely morning activity to bond with your child or grandchild”
— a grandparent
Dates and Prices (Autumn Term 2026)
Dates:
Our regular termtime sessions are on Thursday mornings. Please arrive by 9:50 to start walking at 10:00. The main session will be over at about 11:15 and you can reckon on being back on the road at 11:30.
- 10th, 17th, 24th September
- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October (NB NO session on 29th October during half term)
- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November
- 3rd, 10th December
Prices:
- £6 per session for first/only child
- £3 per session per child for additional children
- Under 18 months free.
- This term, there are 13 sessions available. When you book for the term, you will need to pay for 6 sessions upfront. After the end of term, you will be invoiced for any extra sessions you have attended.
We are trying to create a balance between continuity and flexibility for everyone who takes part in Treecreepers. We therefore require each family to pay for 4-6 sessions upfront at the beginning of each term (depending on how many sessions are available altogether). You can then attend whichever sessions you want during the term. You will be invoiced for any extra sessions that you have attended after the end of the term.
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