Where will the sessions take place?
We have different locations this year. Please pay close attention to the locations and dates when booking.
- July 30th & 31st – Kinnoull Shed, by the Jubilee car park, PH2 7LN [what3words: trap.eggs.behave]
- August 3rd & 4th – Kinnoull Shed, by the Jubilee car park, PH2 7LN [what3words: trap.eggs.behave]
- August 7th, 10th & 11th –Bridge of Earn (14th Perthshire) Scout Hut, Manse Road, PH2 9DY [what3words: chosen.asteroid.times]
Where possible, we will spend the majority of time outside. Please make sure your children have appropriate clothing for the weather.
Who is this suitable for?
Children aged 5 – 10 years old with an interest in animals and nature.
Please note that full day sessions are for ages 6 – 10 years as we will spend the majority of our time outside (including lunch time where possible).
How much is each session?
There are different tickets available to enable children from different financial situations to attend.
A number of dates are fully funded by The Gannochy Trust. Places are limited and issued at a first come, first serve basis. The fully funded dates for Summer 2026 are:
- Friday 31st July – The Shed, Kinnoull Hill
- Friday 7th August – Bridge of Earn Scout Hut
We also have dates in summer which have a sliding scale ticket system to help us engage & inspire more children with nature. Please note that the subsidised tickets are limited and issued on a first come, first serve basis.
The following dates are available over summer:
- Thursday 30th July – The Shed, Kinnoull Hill
- Monday 3rd August – The Shed, Kinnoull Hill
- Tuesday 4th August – The Shed, Kinnoull Hill
- Monday 10th August – Bridge of Earn Scout Hut
- Tuesday 11th August – Bridge of Earn Scout Hut
Tier 1: Low Expendable Income – £10.00 per half-day session
Tier 2: True Cost – £14.00 per half-day session
Tier 3: Pay It Forward – £18.00 per half-day session
When is Drop Off?
Morning Session: 9.20am – 9.30am | Afternoon Session: 12.50pm – 1.00pm
When is Pick Up?
Morning Session: 12noon | Afternoon Session (End of day): 3.30pm
Can we attend a full day?
Yes! Please book in to both the morning and afternoon session for the day required. If your child is staying for the full day, please make sure they have a nut-free packed lunch with them.
What do we need to bring for each session?
Please bring/wear clothing & shoes suitable for outdoor and indoor activities. Sunscreen, hats etc are essential for sunny days. Waterproofs if the weather requires them.
Children should have a water bottle with them each day and a nut-free snack for each session.
What is the refund policy?
For refunds requested with minimum two calendar weeks notice prior to the session in question, a full refund will be issued. It may take up to 15 working days for the payment to be returned.
For refunds requested within two calendar weeks of the session in question, a refund will be considered but not guaranteed.
What if we can’t make it on the day?
No refunds can be granted for missed sessions. However, if there is space available, it may be possible to attend an alternative date.
What if the session is cancelled?
If a session is cancelled by Wild Lives Education due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be given.
What are the sessions about?
There are broad themes for the sessions. Where a theme is repeated, the activities will be different to allow for children to attend more than one day. Currently, the sessions include: Birds, Minibeasts, Rainforests, Forest Animals, Trees, Animal Adaptations, Habitats, Nature Detectives & Pondlife.
What will we be doing?
Every session will be different and full of hands-on, engaging activities. There will be games, crafts, exploration and discussions. There will also be opportunities for free play and creativity.