Butterflies Forest School

Butterflies Forest School We offer child centred, inspirational outdoor learning, providing opportunities for holistic growth. Butterflies Forest School started in November 2022.

We run after school clubs, home ed groups, school visits (both at our location and school's), holiday club and youth club sessions! See details for each type of session/club below:

Please note we accept Tax Free Childcare vouchers for all our sessions and HAF vouchers at Easter and Summer Holiday clubs!

**HOLIDAY CLUB**!!! When: Easter, Summer and Spring/Autumn half terms - Wednesday’s and Thurs

days 9am-3:00pm (age 3&4 is 9am-1pm as per our Ofsted Requirement and therefor sadly not negotiable)
Where: OUR NEW FOREST on the edge of Mepal (just off the A142 after the bridge), directions will be on information sheet. Ages for: Ages 3&4 can attend from 9-1 and age 5-15yrs 9am-3pm. Cost: First child - £39, Siblings - £34, Under 5's - £26. (Snacks/drinks provided but please send a packed lunch unless you are using HAF voucher codes)
Details: This is a holiday club, you can book as few or as many days as you’d like/need. Booking is online via our booing pages - https://bookwhen.com/butterfliesforestschool

**Home Ed Group**

When: Thursday 10am-12pm
Who: Children age 4+ who are partly or fully educated at home
Where: OUR NEW FOREST on the edge of Mepal (just off the A142 after the bridge), directions will be on information sheet
Cost: First child - £15 subsequent children £13. Siblings under school age may attend for free with any staying parents free of charge
Details: First trial session available to book separately. Sessions will be invoiced half termly. https://bookwhen.com/butterfliesforestschool

**After School Club**:

When: Wednesday and/or Thursday 3:15-5:15pm (later start available for those not able to arrive by 3:15). We offer collection from Rackham school and Preschool - children from all schools welcome
Who: Age 3+ (from term after they turn 3)
Where: Millenium Woods, Witchford
Cost: First Child - £13, Siblings - £11
Details: First trial session available to book separately, sessions will be invoiced termly with split 1/2 term payment option.

**School groups**

We can offer regular weekly forest school sessions, or 'one off' outdoor bushcraft themed activity days for schools either in our location or yours! Please get in touch to plan your bespoke package with Butterflies Forest School!

**FIRE&CHILL Youth Group**

Fire&Chill is Butterflies Forest Schools sister company - Not for profit - providing regular outdoor youth group sessions in Witchford. The group is funded by the local parish council and children from all areas are welcome. When - Wednesday 5:15-7:15pm
Where - Millennium Wood, Witchford
Who for - Year 6 to Year 9
Cost - £3 (bring on the day)
How to book - No booking required but please fill out this permission form before coming for the first time - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZ__phORnJUNTRUUTFVSEYyQTBPWURNSU5HTFEzVVJTRy4u

MEN/DAD’s - THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!Life is busy, and work is stressful. Family life is full on, and most men are expected t...
03/08/2026

MEN/DAD’s - THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

Life is busy, and work is stressful. Family life is full on, and most men are expected to just crack on, get on with it and deal with whatever gets thrown at them.
But where do you actually go to let some of that pressure out?

This men's breathwork session isn't about talking about your feelings or sitting in a circle telling strangers your life story (although thats great too) It's simply a chance to switch your brain off for a couple of hours, get out of your own head, and let go of some of the stress you've been carrying around.

You don't need to have done breathwork before, and you definitely don't need to be into anything "woo". Just turn up with an open mind.

Most men leave saying the same thing, "I didn't realise how much I needed that"

If you've been running on empty, constantly thinking about work, finances, family or just life in general, come and see what everyone keeps talking about.

No pressure. No judgement. Just a couple of hours that are genuinely for you.

eMotionFit www.emotionfit.co.uk

🌱🥔 From garden to plate! 🥕💚One of the most rewarding moments of forest school… harvesting our very first homegrown veget...
28/07/2026

🌱🥔 From garden to plate! 🥕💚

One of the most rewarding moments of forest school… harvesting our very first homegrown vegetables together! The children dug up our potatoes, picked fresh carrots and broad beans, then enjoyed them the very same day. The potatoes became a delicious potato salad for lunch, while the carrots and broad beans made the perfect fresh snacks.

There’s something so special about growing, harvesting and eating food you’ve nurtured yourself. A wonderful lesson in where our food comes from—and it tasted even better because the children grew it! 🌿🦋

29/06/2026

🎸 This Thursday, Friday & Saturday! 🎸

We don’t often share events outside of Butterflies Forest School, but we simply couldn’t not share this one! ❤️

So many of our Butterflies children, families and leaders are involved in bringing WADSYouth’s production of We Will Rock You to life, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Expect the legendary music of Queen, performed with a live band, an incredibly talented young cast, amazing costumes and a fantastic production.

If you’re looking for a brilliant evening out, it’s happening just around the corner from the forest at Haddenham Arkenstall this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

🎟️ Come along and support these amazing young performers – we promise you won’t regret it. Queen, a live band… what’s not to love? 🤘👑
Tickets in the comments ❤️🌳❤️🌳

25/06/2026

35°C outside… 🌳💚

One of the many reasons we love Forest School.

While the sun blazed overhead, beneath the woodland canopy it was cool, shady and full of life. Nature’s own air conditioning at its finest.

Today we enjoyed water play, worked together on woodland challenges, and learned all about keeping ourselves safe in the heat.

Outdoor learning isn’t just about muddy puddles and campfires. It’s about adapting, connecting with nature, building resilience and discovering that the natural world has so much to teach us in every season.

Days like today remind us just how special our little woodland really is. 🦋🌿

24/06/2026

Natural Electrolytes at Forest School!

Watch & learn!

19/06/2026

🐝 What a buzz-tastic afternoon! 🐝

Our After School Club were thrilled to welcome a local beekeeper to the forest today, learning all about honey bees, beekeeping, hive tools, protective clothing and, of course, enjoying a little honey tasting too! 🍯

A huge thank you to Mark for sharing his knowledge and inspiring so much curiosity. We think we may have a few future beekeepers in the making! 🦋🌿

Want to join an after school club? Check out the availability here - https://bookwhen.com/butterfliesforestschool

Our beautiful site looking absolutely stunning this morning for the first session of JUNE!This is going to be a great da...
03/06/2026

Our beautiful site looking absolutely stunning this morning for the first session of JUNE!

This is going to be a great day of home-ed adventures!

02/06/2026

🌿✨ Re-sharing this wonderful video from 3 years ago! What a journey it’s been to get to where we are today - they all look so small!!

From those early days around the fire to the thriving community we’ve built together, it’s been an incredible adventure full of laughter, muddy boots, magical moments and so many memories. ❤️

Can you believe Butterflies will be 5 years old this November?! 🎉

Watching this back has us feeling quite nostalgic. I can’t help but wonder… how many children have lit their very first fire with us over those five years? 🔥🦋

Thank you to every child, parent, volunteer and team member who has been part of the journey so far. Here’s to many more years of forest magic! 🌳✨💚

What Dads, Grandads, Uncles, brothers, sons or nephews do you know who need a bit of forest therapy? We provide the amaz...
01/06/2026

What Dads, Grandads, Uncles, brothers, sons or nephews do you know who need a bit of forest therapy?

We provide the amazing space - Gemma provides a conscious, connective Breathwork experience we promise you’ll never forget…

Book now - last few spots remaining 🌳

MEN ONLY BREATHWORK IN THE FOREST!!!

For the men carrying more than they let on, the forest is waiting for you.
An evening to let go of what's weighing you down, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and stronger.

www.emotionfit.co.uk

31/05/2026

Comment “AFTERSCHOOL” for booking info!

Address

Ely
CB6

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9am
3:15pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 9am
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+447515274369

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