Nature Playgroup: Monday 10-12, all ages

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” 

- Kay Redfield Jamison

The Imperfect Parents' Nature Play Group - for parents and tamariki of all ages to explore the outdoors together!

• Monday mornings 10am-12pm
• 9 October - 11 December. 9 Sessions in total for the term.
• Cost: $15 casual; $55/5 sessions; $100/term. $5/session if you're already attending another Imperfect Parents' group this term. 
• Sign up on a casual basis, or support our kaupapa buy purchasing a 'multi-trip' ticket!
• Locations around central Auckland (including Pt Erin Park, Wellpark Reserve and Takapuna beach - which we've deemed a safer beach location than the original Pt Chev beach location)

The group is open to all parents, regardless of gender, or how many other children you have.

If you have heard that parenting is easier with a village, but weren't sure where to find it, this is the place. 

Facilitated by Dagmar van Antwerpen, our Nature Play groups provide an opportunity to gather outdoors on a weekly basis with likeminded whānau. These groups will help foster parents/caregivers confidence in supporting their children's free play in nature. We provide the simple resources, and follow our children's lead as they explore the world with all their senses. This is your chance to learn to observe how your child is playing, how they are moving, who they’re playing with and what they’re interested in. See what kind of magic happens when you stand back and let things unfold!

Enrolment in the group also includes access to:

• WhatsApp group for ongoing support
• Imperfect Parents' night out! 
• Imperfect whānau picnic
• Private Imperfect Parents' Facebook group

Previous attendees have said:

 “Nature Play reinforces our love for outdoor spaces and lets the kids test boundaries. There were many times I watched the kids gaining so much confidence in activities like climbing and exploring “spooky” areas." "Dagmar's nature play group is exactly what I've been looking for as an experience for my two boys. Wholesome outdoor fun where they can explore, get muddy and discover new adventures in a really easy and convenient set-up for me." 

Once you have registered online, please deposit $15/$55/$100 payment to:  

S F Moskowitz 38-9003-0425902-07

Reference: your name and 'Nature play group'

If finances are a barrier at all, please get in touch. There are koha spaces available, which means you give only what you can afford - the aim is for these groups to be accessible to absolutely everyone who would like to be there!

NB: By registering for this group you are acknowledging that parents/caregivers agree to be responsible for the safety of their own child/ren at all times throughout the session.

Any questions please email: sophiefm@gmail.com