Forest School Holiday Clubs
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Location: Dane Bank Green Space, Denton, Manchester alongside Denton West End Cricket Club, closest postcode - M34 2HB or Heaton's School
St James Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4RE
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Date and times:
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Morning Taster Session (9am–12pm) – for children new to Kids Go Wild (one-time use unless agreed in advance)
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Full Day (9am–3:45pm)
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Extended Day (9am–5pm)
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Currently available for October, February, April and May 2026
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​Ages: 3-11​
Each day begins at basecamp where we come together for introductions, ice-breaker games and a team challenge such as hide and seek or a group activity to help everyone settle and make friends.
The majority of the session is then child-led free play, in line with our Forest School ethos. Children can choose how they spend their time, with access to:
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Nature crafts and creative activities
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Tunnels, slides, swings and hammocks
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Play house and obstacle course
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Den building and imaginative play
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Gardening and seasonal activities (including blackberry picking in summer
What to expect
Our experienced Forest School team supports children to play, explore and build confidence within a natural environment.
We pause during the day for a snack, sometimes cooked on the fire. Children attending full-day sessions will need to bring a packed lunch. Please note we are a nut-free setting. (Marshmallow s’mores usually make an appearance during the final week of the summer holidays and on Fridays during other half terms!)
At the end of the session, we gather again at basecamp to share what we’ve enjoyed before home time.
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Our ethos
Forest School is different from traditional holiday clubs. While we offer a range of activities and opportunities, children are always free to choose whether or not to join in. Some children take a little time to adjust if they are new to Forest School — our focus is on building relationships, confidence and imaginative play in a relaxed environment.
SEND & Additional Needs
We are proud to be a SEND-inclusive provision and welcome children with additional needs where we are able to safely meet them.
Areas for play
FAIRY GARDEN
MUD KITCHEN
HAMMOCKS
BASECAMP