Program Overview
Give your child the gift of adventure with Wildings Afterschool Adventurers, a six-week outdoor program designed to inspire confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love for nature.
This isn’t just another afterschool activity - it’s a chance for kids to step away from screens, step into the wild, and develop real-world skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Each week, our adventurers will learn essential outdoor skills, embark on thrilling nature-based challenges, and take home a valuable life tool for their personal “toolbox” - lessons they can carry with them far beyond the trail. Whether it’s reading nature’s signs, mastering problem-solving skills, or building resilience through teamwork, every session is designed to foster growth, independence, and a deep connection with the natural world.
Led by Certified Eco-Guide and Eco Therapist Chelle Fisher, and supported by our youth outdoor leaders, this program is designed to be engaging, empowering, and full of fun. Kids will explore local bushland, tackle exciting outdoor challenges, and take part in meaningful discussions that equip them with practical tools to navigate both the wilderness and life’s everyday hurdles.
With small group sizes ensuring a close-knit, supportive environment, kids will build friendships, develop leadership skills, and cultivate a mindset of curiosity and adventure. Let them swap routine for real adventure, build confidence through experience, and create unforgettable memories in nature!
The Details!
What Your Child Will Gain:
Confidence & resilience through adventure-based learning
Problem-solving & teamwork skills
Outdoor survival & basic navigation knowledge
A personal Toolbox filled with life skills they can use forever
Stronger connections with nature & their peers
Six-Week Program Breakdown
Each week is designed with three key areas:
Adventure – A fun outdoor experience that challenges and excites
Outdoor Skill – A practical nature-based skill they’ll use in the future
Toolbox – A life skill they can take beyond the outdoors
Weekly Breakdown!

Week 1: Welcome to Adventure!
Adventure: Nature scavenger hunt & team-building games.
Outdoor Skill: Nature Awareness Training - Sensory Observation.
Toolbox: Growth mindset - Brave Explorer Thinking
Week 2: Nature’s Navigators!
Adventure: Orienteering challenge & nature treasure hunt.
Outdoor Skill: Basic map reading & sun navigation.
Toolbox: Decision making - learning to trust your instincts and problem-solve.


Week 3: Survival Basics & Bushcraft!
Adventure: Building a mini survival shelter & fun fire safety challenge.
Outdoor Skill: Understanding Shelter & Fire Safety
Toolbox: Adaptability - staying calm and thinking clearly in tough situations.

Week 4: Teamwork & Outdoor Problem-Solving!
Adventure: Group problem-solving challenges & creative thinking tasks.
Outdoor Skill: Knot-tying & simple bushcraft techniques.
Toolbox: Communication - how to express yourself and work well with others.
Week 5: Water Adventure & Mindfulness!
Adventure: Kayaking Team Challenge.
Outdoor Skill: Paddling & Water safety.
Toolbox: Mindful Water Explorers - Emotional Regulation.


Week 6: The Grand Outdoor Challenge!
Adventure: A mystery outdoor challenge using all their new skills.
Outdoor Skill: Reflection & setting personal adventure goals.
Toolbox: Self-belief - celebrating achievements & embracing future adventures.
Program Flexibility & Safety Clause:
Down Under Discoveries reserves the right to adjust activities as needed to ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all participants. Changes may be made due to weather conditions, unforeseen hazards, or other safety considerations. Our priority is to provide a safe and engaging experience, and any modifications will be made with this in mind.
QUICK DETAILS!
Start Date: Wednesday 26th February / End Date: Wednesday 2nd April
Time: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve, Erskine
Ages: 8–12 years
Cost: $150 for the full six-week program
No single session bookings – this journey is designed for a full learning experience where kids start and finish together.
Minimum 5 participants are needed for this program to go ahead.
We supply: 6 week program, Professional guides and Outdoor Youth Leaders, All materials relevant to each session including a Wildings Take Home Booklet, Water and snacks.
Meeting point: Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve Carpark. Look for the Down Under Discoveries flag.
Please note that this is a drop-and-run program, designed for the kids to fully immerse themselves in the adventure. While parents are welcome to stay nearby, you’re free to drop them off at the designated start time and pick them up at the end time.