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Missions for teens aged 11-13 are designed to nurture initiative, collaborative learning and decision-making by engaging students in authentic projects.

They are encouraged to form their own perspectives and given the freedom to pursue their ideas. Working on real scenarios and based in the outdoors allows teens to stretch their problem-solving skills and practice self-management. These missions are challenging, not just exciting!

Missions for children aged 5.5 – 8 prioritise imagination and learning through make-believe.

They are rooted in story-telling and immersive, with children given agency to control the narrative. They feature a broad range of nature skills and are designed to nurture team-working skills. Technology (iPads) is used to enhance the story by adding interactivity, augmented reality and suspense!

Missions for children aged 8-11 combine critical thinking with creativity and lots of learning through doing.

They are project-based and introduce more complex nature skills in bushcraft, wild cooking, outdoor building, arts and Earth sciences. The focus is on problem-solving and collaborating to achieve! Learning to use professional tools is also a key part of all missions for this age group. Technology (iPads) is there to enhance the project-based approach.

City of London Freemen's School is set in Ashtead Park, in the heart of the beautiful Surrey countryside. The school includes 57 acres of spectacular grounds and woodland, as well as a dedicated Forest School area, which The Hive has exclusive access to. In addition to this unique outdoor space, The Hive has also access to a hall and classrooms in case of bad weather.

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Junior School, Mottingham Lane, London SE9 4RW

Renowned independent school in South East London with impressive outdoor and indoor facilities. The school is based around a Georgian manor house and set over 60 acres of grounds with huge playing fields, plenty of trees and hidden areas to explore, beautiful gardens, allotments and wildlife. The Hive has exclusive use of the Junior School grounds and the extensively refurbished Junior School Hall.

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Are you good at solving problems? Can you cope in nature? How would you fare in the wild? Come and challenge yourself on these adrenaline fuelled missions! You'll need self-reliance, discipline and imagination to survive...

These missions are designed like mini-adventures with a focus on bushcraft and nature skills, gamified challenges and  survival technology. They're progressive too, allowing children to build on their skills. They are perfect for children who enjoy solving problems, challenging themselves and learning through games. 

Would you enjoy shooting an outdoor adventure film like a pro? What about creating a giant Trail Exhibition? Or perform on stage in the woods? Supported by practising artists, you'll need plenty of stamina and tons of ideas!

These missions are designed like mini professional projects where children get the chance to work with practising visual artists in a playful and nurturing environment. From brief to completion, they are challenged and supported for a real sense of achievement and pride!

144 EAST DULWICH GROVE, LONDON SE22 8TE

Set in 22 acres of playing fields and beautiful parkland, JAGS offers outstanding grounds, plenty of trees and hidden areas to explore, a botany garden and abundant wildlife, surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities. The school is located in the heart of Dulwich, in leafy South London - and within easy reach of central London.

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These missions are truly hands-on! Baking on the fire, foraging, cooking like a wild chef, growing delicious food, creating amazing potions or learning to keep bees, these adventures are not for the faint hearted!

These missions are designed like workshops with a focus on discovery, experiential learning and lots of opportunities to explore new skills! They are perfect for children who love wildlife, getting their hands dirty and being creative in nature. 

Can you imagine building your own Go Kart and racing it or designing and making a proper lair for you and your friends to chill in?  What about inventing and engineering your own flying machine? Or creating a proper Fun Fair yourself?

The Hive's Makers Lab makes all this possible. Bringing together design, architecture, engineering and construction skills, these missions are perfect for children who just love being in the workshop, dreaming up structures, building and tinkering. These missions are designed like real professional projects and are ideal for older children. From engineers to designers, architects to wood workers, children get the chance to work with true professionals in a challenging but nurturing environment.

Sandy Lodge, Moor Park, Northwood HA6 2HT

One of the 'Great Nine' schools of England, in a superb natural setting, with over 250 acres of lakes and woodland. The school is set in a beautiful Art Deco building surrounded by playing fields, gardens and trees, as well as plenty of open space to roam and explore! The Hive has exclusive access to a dedicated part of the grounds and quality indoor space in the language block in case of bad weather.

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Do you love tech and science? Testing hypotheses? Conducting experiments? Building prototypes? In these missions, you're going to use science, electronics and digital technology to explore, understand and protect our planet.

These stem-based missions are designed like professional experiments. They draw on science and digital technology skills mixed with practical outdoor skills applied to nature challenges. They all have a subtle and exciting focus on sustainability.

Godden Green, Sevenoaks TN15 0JU

Set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds, Sevenoaks Prep offers a wonderful outdoor setting that backs directly onto Knole Park, the 1,000 acre deer park. The school is housed in a traditional Kentish farmhouse just outside the centre of Sevenoaks, with huge playing fields, plenty of trees and hidden areas to explore, beautiful gardens and wildlife. The Hive has exclusive use of the grounds, as well as dedicated indoor space in case of bad weather. 

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We may be Agents, Time travellers, Spies, Treasure hunters, Detectives, Wizards. One thing is for sure: we cannot fail in our mission!

There are Explorers to be rescued, Pirates to track down, a witch in a pickle  who needs help, Stag Beetles and Bats who are disappearing, Eradicons to fight.... We'll have to overcome challenges, solve clues, learn new skills and maybe even survive in the wild! These missions are designed like digital stories, but live and outdoors! they are immersive with all the ingredients that make a great tale: a brilliant narrative, strong characters, technology, suspense, team work, lots of making and a bit of competition.

The cost of the Forest School Leader (level 3) training course is £934.
The cost of the Forest School Assistant (level 2) training course is £578.

All our Forest School training courses are accredited by AIM Qualifications & Assessment Group.

We offer 3 payment options:

1. You can pay the full amount for the course by booking online below, or over the phone by calling 020 3435 6848. 
2. You can pay in up to 4 instalments to help you spread the cost of the training. If you'd like to pay in instalments, just email team@thehive-kids.com and we'll set this up for you.
3. If you receive childcare vouchers, you are able to use them to pay for your course. Just call us to pay this way.

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