http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.everyoneout.co.nz en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:34 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/156357/big-opportunities-ahead-at-everyone-out--join-us-in-2026/ Summer is just around the corner and with it comes one of our favourite seasons at Everyone Out: the time when new people join our team. We discover their strengths, and help our tamariki thrive in nature. We’re gearing up for busy Summer Holiday Programmes in January and an energising start to Term 1 2026 at Nature School. So that means we’ll soon be opening up a wide range of employment opportunities across our three locations.Whether you’re an experienced educator, someone with a bit of... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:07:24 +1300 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post156357 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/154457/changeable-spring-weather/ Wellington’s spring weather keeps us on our toes! If your child is attending one of our Spring Holiday programmes or Term 4 at Nature School please help us keep your tamariki comfortable and safe outdoors.Sunscreen & Sun ProtectionYou can choose whether to apply sunscreen before drop-off. Staff will support tamariki to apply sunscreen after lunch on bright or sunny days. Tamariki will be encouraged to apply it themselves, with staff supervision.We provide Everyone Out sunscreen, but p... Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:22:16 +1300 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post154457 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/154455/term-3-2025-highlights/ This term has been full of adventure, friendship, and fun! Here are just a few of the highlights tamariki said were their favourites:Red Rocks Seal Mission (Island Bay Wednesday crew) – Tamariki walked nearly 10km to reach the seals and back. Such determination and energy — ka pai, everyone! 🦭Spring Lambs Visit - A big mihi to the wonderful whānau who brought lambs to share. Tamariki loved learning about them and helping with feeding. 🐑Friendship Cakes - Every... Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:14:42 +1300 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post154455 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/150077/come-and-visit-everyone-out-open-mornings/ Curious about Nature School? Join us for one of our upcoming Open Mornings to see a session in action, meet our kaiako, and get a feel for the learning and play that happens in the bush. Belmont – Wed 27 August, 10.30–11.30am at Belmont Scout, Norfolk Street, Belmont Paparangi – Tues 2 September, 10.30–11.45am at Paparangi Scouts, 100 Mark Avenue Island Bay – Thurs 4 September, 10.30–11.45am at Island Bay Scouts, Dover StreetThese ses... Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:43:59 +1200 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post150077 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/147498/how-we-keep-tamariki-warm-and-dry-at-everyone-out/ We know that winter can bring up questions for parents—especially when your tamariki are outside all day. A recent survey showed some of you were concerned about the lack of shelter at Wilton Park and how we manage the cold, wet season at Everyone Out. The good news is: we’ve got this.With your support and the right preparation, winter is one of the best times to be outside—fresh air, fewer bugs, and the joy of jumping in puddles or warming your hands by the fire. Here’s how we work toge... Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:49:43 +1200 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post147498 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/147195/wilton-park-nature-school-is-moving-to-paparangi/ From Term 3, we’ll be relocating our Wilton Park sessions to Paparangi Scout Hall and Seton Nossiter Park, running as a combined Tuesday Nature School group.This decision allows us to continue delivering high-quality outdoor learning while keeping the programme sustainable. Unfortunately, low enrolments at Nature School and declining numbers at the holiday programme in Wilton made it hard to continue as we were. Saying that we’re genuinely excited about what Paparangi offers!Why Paparangi?Se... Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:05:55 +1200 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post147195 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/147178/-winter-holiday-fun-in-nature--four-wild-locations/ This winter, let your tamariki unleash their adventurous side with Everyone Out – our popular nature-based holiday programmes are across four amazing locations: Wilton Park, Island Bay Scout Hall, Belmont Recreation Reserve, and our brand new site in Paparangi at Seton Nossiter Park!Designed for kids aged 5–13 (or 6+ at Paparangi), our programmes offer full days of nature play, bush exploration, messy fun, fire-making, crafts, climbing, and more. Our experienced team creates a space where ta... Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:19:28 +1200 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post147178 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/143860/exciting-news--a-new-location/ We’re excited to expand into Belmont Recreation Reserve in Lower Hutt – a beautiful space for year-round outdoor learning. With wide open lawns, shady trees, river access, and native bush trails, this spot has everything we love about nature play. We’re also lucky to have access to the Belmont Scout Hall, which gives us shelter for wet weather days, dry storage, and a cozy base when needed.Here’s what’s coming up at Belmont - our newest location:Holiday Programme Tester DayWant to try ... Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:10:15 +1200 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post143860 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/140880/kaiako-wanted/ Do you love the outdoors, tamariki, and playing in nature? Everyone Out Nature School is on the hunt for an energetic, creative, and patient kaiako to inspire tamariki (ages 5–12) through play and exploration in the great outdoors.The Role:We are currently looking for kaiako and assistant kaiako during the school term. Current roles are 1 or 2 days per week with the possibility of increasing days in Term 2.📍 Our currently locations are Island Bay and Wilton in Wellington and soon a new venu... Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:13:28 +1300 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post140880 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/post/137706/reflections-on-being-a-playmate/ 10 year old helping a 6 year old to get on the swing they made together.... Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:45:32 +1300 http://www.everyoneout.co.nz/blog/#post137706