Group of children and adults in a forest, with one person blowing bubbles while others watch.

Our mission.

Wild Child's mission is to support parents in developing their child's relationship with nature. We strive to educate parents on the benefits of risky, open-ended, and unstructured outdoor play.

Wild Child supports communities in Victoria by providing accessible and inclusive nature-based early learning opportunities that foster connection for young children and their families. 

A young child lying on forest ground in a raincoat, eating food with utensils and surrounded by bowls and a kitchen knife.

Why outdoor education?

At Wild Child, we believe that children thrive when immersed in the natural world. Our approach is deeply inspired by Waldorf education, which emphasizes respect for nature, rhythm, and the development of the whole child- head, heart, and hands.

Unstructured outdoor play allows children to move freely, follow their inner curiosity, and engage all their senses. Nature provides endless opportunities for imaginative, messy, and risky play that supports healthy physical development and deepens the child's relationship with the earth.

Rooted in the seasonal rhythms and guided by the children’s interests, outdoor education fosters resilience and creativity. It invites children to slow down, notice the world around them, and connect to themselves, to others, and to the land.

Infographic about Wild Child Playgroup titled 'Growing Together,' based on the 2024 survey. It features sections on results, age groups of attendees, and positive impacts. The results mention high satisfaction, inclusive playgroup environment, and recommendations. The age distribution chart shows most children are aged 6-18 months. Positive impacts highlight benefits on physical development, social development, and connection to nature, with percentages indicating agreement levels.
Children and an adult walking on a forest trail surrounded by green foliage.
Children reading a book titled "When I Am Kind" outdoors, with muddy hands and a blue tarp underneath.

Non-profit status.

Wild Child Playgroup is a registered not-for-profit society in Victoria Kids Outside Foundation, incorporation number S0078709, business number 73258 8215 BC0001.