Green spaces can significantly benefit children’s physical, mental and social development - from infancy into adulthood. In his book, Last Child in the Woods (2005), journalist and author Richard Louv summarized much of the research on the importance of nature in child development and signaled an alarm that today’s loss of freedom to roam their neighborhoods and fading bond with nature would have negative health effects on young children. He called the effect “nature-deficit disorder.” Since then, many studies have confirmed Louv’s prognosis and emphasized the need for more green spaces, parks, and opportunities for children to connect to the outdoors.

With this, Weekend Wild Child collaborates and partners with the Arroceros Urban Forest Park and City Government of Manila in spearheading a holistic environmental education for families, groups and schools  with young children, within and around the city, to participate in a half-day urban forest nature-school program. We are committed to bringing this kind of education because we believe in the importance of (1) exposing children to outdoor time and green spaces to aid in their overall development and (2) educating individuals at a very young age about environmental protection and conservation. 

Activities: Forest bathing, nature crafts, storytelling, journaling, music and movement

Location: Arroceros Urban Forest Park, Manila 

Schedule: Sundays, 9:00-11:00 AM
Term 3:
September 3, 17
October 1, 15
November 5, 19

Registration Fee: 
1 session - Php 1000 
Half term (3 sessions) - Php 2925
Full term (6 sessions) - Php 5700 

Additional sibling- 700/session 
Adult- 120/session

Inclusion: 
Use of facility
Facilitation of experienced outdoor teachers
Activity materials
Electronic copy of Certificate of Participation
Electronic copy of photos during the session

How To Register: 
1. Fill out the registration form below. 
2. Quotation and payment details will be sent on your email.
3. Settle your contribution and send us a copy of the proof of payment for verification.
4. Once confirmed, you will receive the Program Information Kit to help you prepare for the activity.
5. See you in Arroceros!

For concerns and inquiries, you may reach us at hello@weekendwildchild.com or text/call 09762389260.