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What's happening at Nature School this Term?

If you didn't already know we run a One Day School during term time - Everyone Out Nature School, at Island Bay on Wednesdays and Crofton Downs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Nature School is for all tamariki aged 5 to 12 years old, whether they attend main stream school or are homeschooled, we provide a rich learning environment where they can follow they own interests.  On top of our normal programme, this term we will: - Have a gardening expertise join us from Bunnin...

Fees and Scholarship Fund

Next term our fees for Nature School will increase from $65 to $70 / day to cover rising costs of wages, venue hire and consumables. Once you enrol the fees can be paid by bank deposit in one lump sum or spread over two or three payments.  We have also started a Scholarship fund for whānau (families) who would like their tamariki (children) to attend Nature School but our fees are a barrier to attendance. So we can offer this support to as many whānau as possible the scholarship could tak...

Island Bay April Holiday Programme now open for bookings.

Book now at Enrolmy | Everyone Out....

April Holiday Programme now live!

You can now enroll your tamariki in our April Holiday Programme at Huntleigh Girl Guiding Centre, Crofton Downs. Island Bay coming soon.........

Island Bay Holiday Programme SuperStar

We are looking for a Holiday Programme SuperStar to lead Everyone Out Island Bay Holiday Programme. You would have several years experience working with or caring for tamariki (ideally primary aged). You would be available to work during the school holiday periods. You would be responsible and reliable. You would enjoy working with tamariki aged 5 to 12 years and understand the benefits of free play. This role may suit someone who currently works during the school term only and is looking for wo...

Nature School in 2022

Everyone Out also offer Nature School one day per week during term time. Tamariki (children) will be given the freedom to engage in authentic, self-directed play based learning. We explore our natural surroundings and the NZ Primary Curriculum through the eyes of ngā tamariki (the children). Through exposure to ‘real’ world resources and experiences - such as using tools or cooking on the ahi (fire) - we capture the curiosity of all tamariki.We are currently running Nature Sc...

Everyone Out Summer Holiday Programme

December is just around the corner.... anyone else feel like it was August just last week? Enrolments for our Summer Holiday programme at Crofton Downs are now open. Programme dates are Monday 17 Jan to Wednesday 2 Feb, (excluding weekends and Wellington Anniversary, 24 Jan). Book Here Now Apologies to those who are waiting for our Island Bay Holiday Programme to open. I'm hoping I'll be able to open it within the next couple of weeks.  ...

Everyone Out COVID-19 Update

Based on our Health and Safety risk assessment for COVID-19 we have determined that all roles at Everyone Out are required to be performed by vaccinated people. Other controls to mitigate risk of COVID-19 transmission are outline in our pandemic plan. These measures have been put in place for the safety of our staff and members of our community especially those who cannot be vaccinated like our tamariki.Please note that currently we will not be asking for the vaccinations status of car...

Nature School and Holiday Prgrammes Dates for Term 1 & 2, 2021

Full term commitment required. Enrol here Huntleigh, Crofton DownsTerm 1First WeekLast WeekTuesdays 16 February6 AprilThursdays 18 February8 AprilTerm 2Tuesday 11 May29 JuneThursday 13 May1 JulyIsland Bay, South CoastTerm 1 - Tester TermFirst Week Last WeekWednesday17 March31 MarchTerm 2Wednesday12 May 30 June ...

Summer Holiday Programmes now open for booklings

This summer we are running two holiday programmes. One at Huntleigh GirlGuiding Centre in Crofton Downs and another at Island Bay Scout Hall, South Coast.  Bookings for both programmes are now open! https://enrolmy.com/everyone-o......

New South Coast Programmes starting soon!

We are very excited to announce that we are starting Everyone Out programmes at in Island Bay in 2021. We'll be providing a Summer Holiday Programmes in January and a new Nature School will be starting Term 1 2021.  If you are keen to come and check out what we have to offer your tamariki please come along to our open afternoon on Wednesday 25 November.  Time - 3.15pm to 4.30pmIsland Bay Scout Hall, Dover Street, Island Bay     If you would like to come along please regi...

Fun in Otari!

Thank you to all these families who came to Otari-Wilton's Bush for the first Adventure Games of 2020. There were over 200 people playing in 53 teams so it was BUSY! We had people of all ages playing, from babies in carriers, toddlers and teen as well as a couple of gold pass holders.  Join us for the next event at the Botanic Garden on Sunday the 16th. https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/everyone-out-adventure-games-at-the-botanic-garden/wellington?fbclid=IwAR30eHcZQIpsQjNJNyOqYulX...

Everyone Out Adventure Games are back!!!

I'm very happy to announce that we will be running our adventure games again this year. Save the following dates:  Otari-Wilton's Bush 2 August Wellington Botanic Garden 16 August Mount Victoria 30 August Events will run on Sunday afternoon. More details coming soon.......  ...

Re-opening for Term 2

After careful consideration and review of MoE and MoH COVID-19 guidelines we have created a Pandemic Safety Plan that allows us a safety open Everyone Out Nature School in Alert Level two. The term will be from Thursday 21 May to 25 June. We are currently full but you are welcome to add your child's name to our waitlist. Kia kahaRachel...

Events Postponed

The Everyone Out Event series was planned for May this year but due the four week lockdown I have decided to postpone these events to a later date, TBC.  Stay safe, stay home, kia kaha! Rachel...

Newsletter - What's been happening?

To find out what's been happening check out our latest newsletter.https://mailchi.mp/cf921b44e729/everyone-out-newsletter...

We were in the news.

Independent Herald 14 Nov 2019...

Thanks for coming!

Thanks to all those people who came to our open afternoon yesterday. There were over 100 people who came to visit and play. Sorry if Daphne or I didn't get to chat to you all. I hope we were able to give you a little taste of what the school will be like. Enrolments are now open - https://www.everyoneout.co.nz/... and will be filled on a first in first served basis. Please do read our Programmes page https://www.everyoneout.co.nz/... and the T&C before you enrol your child. We look forward to ge...

We are looking for more amazing Educators....

Everyone Out is starting an exciting new one day a week Nature School in Crofton Downs in Term 1 2020 and we are continuing to run our holiday programme. So we need more passionate educators to  join our team. We are looking for people who have experience working with children and are passionate about caring for our environment. They will also understand the benefits of learning through play.  Applications are open now. Anyone interested should email rachel@everyoneout.co.nz ...

Everyone Out Open Afternoon - 14 November

Come and check out our amazing venue. Have a chance to ask Rachel and Daphne about the new Everyone Nature School programme coming in 2020. You and your children will be able to test out some of our equipment and maybe even roast a marshmallow or too. WHEN: Thursday 14 November 2019, 3.30 - 5pm. WHERE: Huntleigh GirlGuiding Centre, 44 Silverstream Road ...

The Benefits of Learning through Play - 21 October

Come to this Brainwave Trust presentation to find out about why play is important to the healthy development of our tamariki; how play helps shape the ways we will think; feel & behave through our lives and what goes on in our brain when we play, as children, teens and adults. TO BOOK To reserve your seat please email rachel@everyoneout.co.nz with your name & number of tickets you want. TIME & DATE: 7pm - 9pm, Monday 21st October  VENUE: Crofton Downs Primary School, Chartwell Drive, Crofto...