HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps

We offer wide ranging experiences based in the beautiful natural surroundings, here at 'HOBs'.

Operating as usual

11/12/2022

Here we are, taking some much needed time together over a little bit of brunch! We don't see each other nearly as much as we would like to as we're super busy during term time. Time though for a silly 'Victorian' pose!

Well, it's fair to say that we had A LOT of fun with the ice today- every tiny shard was discovered and explored and used in one way or another! Here are some pretty pictures before these spaces were discovered! #HOBsBottom #hobs #HOBS #winter #winteriscoming #winter2022 #wintergames #iceland #ice #icecube 08/12/2022

Well, it's fair to say that we had A LOT of fun with the ice today- every tiny shard was discovered and explored and used in one way or another! Here are some pretty pictures before these spaces were discovered! #HOBsBottom #hobs #HOBS #winter #winteriscoming #winter2022 #wintergames #iceland #ice #icecube

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Well, it's fair to say that we had A LOT of fun with the ice today- every tiny shard was discovered and explored and used in one way or another! Here are some pretty pictures before these spaces were discovered! #HOBsBottom #hobs #HOBS #winter #winteriscoming #winter2022 #wintergames #iceland #ice #icecube

17/11/2022

We had some very poignant responses to Anti-Bullying week this week. The children chose their own ways to pass the message onto others whilst outside. This picture speaks volumes and we LOVE it!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 16/11/2022

Leaf Man was the inspiration for Early Years this week. We collected autumn leaves that caught our eyes and also thought about the type of Leaf People ours were. It's Anti-Bullying week this week so we were also thinking about how our Leaf People help others and make sure everyone is included.

10/11/2022

LEST WE FORGET. Beautiful self led poppy leaf collage created by Kingfisher class pupils today!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 28/10/2022

Wowsers, what a day! We've met lots of new HOBs Mates, whittled wands, made potions, cuddled Tiger the goat, decorated pumpkins for our team challenge and drunk Beetle Juice with eyeballs!

27/10/2022

Just making some food labels.....as you do....'ghost bogeys' will feature in our afternoon campfire snacks tomorrow- you have been warned .....!!

When your 11 year old pinches your phone to take pictures......she was so inspired by the autumn colours and scenes around her and she totally went for it! #HOBsBottom #hobs #forestschool #forestschoolleaderlife #autumn #autumncolours #fungi #leaves🍁 #river #boveytracey #devon 23/10/2022

When your 11 year old pinches your phone to take pictures......she was so inspired by the autumn colours and scenes around her and she totally went for it! #HOBsBottom #hobs #forestschool #forestschoolleaderlife #autumn #autumncolours #fungi #leaves🍁 #river #boveytracey #devon

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEcZGvNXx0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

When your 11 year old pinches your phone to take pictures......she was so inspired by the autumn colours and scenes around her and she totally went for it! #HOBsBottom #hobs #forestschool #forestschoolleaderlife #autumn #autumncolours #fungi #leaves🍁 #river #boveytracey #devon

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 20/10/2022

Beautiful wild art with Butterfly Class today! The children found autumn colours that made them think of fire as a safe reminder of the fire safety we've learnt about today!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 10/10/2022

Three years ago, I made the biggest leap of my working life- to leave the classroom. My learning space has changed and so has my outlook on life. Having the freedom to choose, to explore, to embrace and to celebrate our surroundings together with the children is the new adventure I seek.....AND I LOVE IT!

08/10/2022

Very honoured to receive this lovely 'Thankyou' parcel from Clare Ash and Weldmar Hospicecare today. We LOVED being a part of this year's Summer Fete and hope that we can be part of the action next year too! We're also really looking forward to meeting the successful winners from the silent auction at our next holiday camp!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 06/10/2022

This week, the children have been using their surroundings to explore their creativity. Autumn's pallet has provided us with the most beautiful colours and materials and the possibilities have been endless. Here, we have a heart, a monkey, a bird, a funny face and (not quite yet) a snake!

05/10/2022

Can't wait to meet our new forest buddies on the 28th!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 02/10/2022

Another busy week in schools! It's always so inspirational to see our environment through the eyes of the children- they love exploring the possibilities around them!

29/09/2022

Anyone know what the official title for this is?? I bet you can't guess......

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 27/09/2022

What an amazing few weeks we've had of term time so far; exploring minibeasts, nature sounds, autumn treasures, site management and bird life to name but a few! The children have loved exploring their sites and my mind boggles at the endless possibilities that they keep on developing!!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 26/09/2022

CREATIVITY! However the mood takes you- let your only limits be your imagination! Our children have the opportunity to be free with their choices and responses to the nature that they encounter on the site. There are no judgments and every achievement is embraced, supported where necessary and celebrated! πŸ˜πŸ€©πŸžπŸŽ–πŸŽ¨πŸŽΌπŸ”¨πŸ”ͺπŸŽ‰πŸ’šβ™»οΈ WHY NOT COME ALONG TO OUR HALF TERM CAMP TO UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY THIS OCTOBER?!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 24/09/2022

We had a wonderful time at the Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete today! Thankyou to the fabulous organisers for inviting us and we loved meeting so many keen participants! We hope you've raised lots of money for the brilliant work you do at Weldmar x

21/09/2022

Yes! We have a date for a half term camp!! Whoopee! See you there?!

21/09/2022

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR HALF TERM CAMP NEWS......TONIGHT AT 7PM!!!πŸ€ͺπŸ₯ΈπŸ§

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 10/09/2022

Me and the ladies having a very important business meeting.....just finalising a date for this half term's holiday camps.....keep your eyes peeled for further details!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 05/09/2022

NO FIRES THIS SUMMER!πŸš’πŸŒž πŸ”₯ We made the decision, very early on, that we weren't going to do any fire making or have any open fires on site this summer. These pictures demonstrate why! This summer was one of the hottest on record and there have been substantial forest fires in Dorset alone this year. The children and families who came to camp this summer all appreciated this move and, as you can see, there was still plenty of fun to be had in camp! So, as much fun as a roasted marshmallow or other campfire treats may be at Forest School, we will never compromise children's or nature's safety!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 30/08/2022

AND THAT'S A WRAP! The last of our Summer Camps was today and we were VERY busy at HOB's! Thankyou to all the wonderful families who have visited us over the last 2 weeks- what a blast! Please keep your eyes peeled for details of our October Half term dates! In the meantime, the team are proud to be attending Weldmar Hospicecare Summer Fete on the 10th September so see you there for some fab Forest Fun! 🐞😍

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 29/08/2022

Today was super relaxed in camp. We whittled, hammocked and foraged. We enjoyed taking in the beauty of our natural surroundings.

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 23/08/2022

Another crazy fun filled day today! We had lots if first time visitors today who jumped straight into camp like they had been with us for ages! We had a visit from 'Tiger' the pygmy goat (sorry if parents get requests for pet goats now!) we made tree guardians in the woods and rainbow kebabs for our afternoon snack! πŸžπŸŠπŸ“πŸ«πŸ‘πŸ See you next week for more HOBs adventures!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 22/08/2022

We had spiders πŸ•· and snails 🐌 galore on site today! Rain did not stop play as we explored and discovered some incredible specimens! We wove nail snails and created collage critters and cupcake critters- the tastiest types!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 21/08/2022

It's the personal touches that we pride ourselves on here at HOB's! It's so exciting to set up camp for the summer and tonight we're baking cupcakes to be decorated!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 21/08/2022

WE LOVE TREES!
Whether it's building with them, hugging them, swinging from them, climbing them or just simply chilling out under their branches- we love how they make us feel and all the opportunities that they give us!

20/08/2022

Hello there! We'd like to try and reach a wider audience and have a shameless bid to spread the word that we are awesome- hehe! With that in mind, we'd love to lay down the gauntlet of a liking and sharing challenge! All you need to do is: 1) Make sure you follow us on Facebook or Instagram. 2)Comment on this post with the name of one thing; FLORA or FAUNA that you simply LOVE connecting with in nature and why! 3) Tag at least 3 friends who simply MUST KNOW about our Forest School camps here in Dorset! We'll randomly draw a name who will win a free place on one of our Forest School Camps! This challenge is open for a whole WEEK!! Ready.....Steady....GO!!
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Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 18/08/2022

It doesn't matter how old you are; den building is so much fun! This is my Dad who has very easily slipped back into being a boy scout again! 🐞🌳

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 15/08/2022

We still have availability on BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY- 29th August. Come and join us if you haven't before- there's a whole wealth of fun to be had!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 01/08/2022

Just recovering from a fantastic weekend at Camp Bestival Dorset ! Gathering lots more ideas and inspiration for future camps and treating myself to some new kit for fire striking! I can highly recommend Outback2basics for their incredible knowledge and demonstration of our Stone Age ancestors and their reliance on the land. So many of those primal skills that we have lost in the modern age but embrace at Forest School! I could have quite happily spent the day on my own in the Spinney Hollow and in Slow Motion, playing with mud and wood!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 26/07/2022

Fun with Diddy gardens! So simple to create and the creativity is endless. Sit back and see who comes to visit!

25/07/2022

*NEWSFLASH*! We still have availability for our other dates though but do get booked on to avoid missing out!

21/07/2022

Here it is- for all of you who have asked- our available dates for summer! Book NOW to avoid disappointment!

Photos from HOBs Bottom Forest School Camps's post 18/07/2022

FOOOOOOD! Group preparation, cooking and eating are a big part of our camps here. We always stop for a campfire snack in the afternoon and it gives us the opportunity to reflect on the day that we've had together. The children are (mostly!) willing to try out new recipes on the campfire and our experiences range from a simple 'smores right up to plum cobbler and foraging elderflowers for our own fritters and cordial. Whatever the weather, this activity brings everyone together for a re-fuelling and reflection, our experiences and confidence in working with fire has increased and the enjoyment is obvious! 🍳πŸ₯˜πŸΏπŸ‘🌸🧯πŸ”₯πŸ‘©β€πŸ³πŸ§‘β€πŸ³

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