FIELD EXCURSIONS
Take learning into the world.FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11–14
TWO DESTINATIONS IN EVERY 9-WEEK ‘TERM’
Each 10-week Wild Kin term is anchored by two field excursions to different zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, museums and places of discovery.
Families will receive the full annual excursion schedule before the year begins, allowing them to see exactly how their Zoos Victoria, Museums Victoria and Moonlit Sanctuary memberships will be used.
Each excursion brings the Wild Kin Curriculum into the real world, creating opportunities to observe, ask questions, meet knowledgeable people and document new learning within each young person’s Living Résumé.
Term 4 will finish with a joyful summer break-up experience at Werribee, bringing together the Open Range Zoo, safari, Hippo Beach waterplay, Victoria State Rose Garden and an optional visit to Werribee Park Mansion.
COMING SOON
As we begin…PARENT OR CARER PARTICIPATION
Wild Kin Field Experiences are family-supported adventures, not drop-and-run activities. A parent or responsible carer must attend, remain with and actively supervise their child for the entire excursion or travelling camp. Families remain responsible for their child’s transport, admission, meals, personal needs and wellbeing throughout the experience.
SIBLINGS AND FUTURE GROUPS
Wild Kin activities are currently being created specifically for young people aged 11 to 14.
Younger siblings are welcome to attend with their families, but must remain with their parent or carer and will not be included in the facilitated Wild Kin session. We understand how much energy, preparation and care it takes to create a meaningful experience for younger children. This age group is already well supported by many homeschool meet-ups, so it is not our immediate focus.
However, Wild Kin will always respond to the community around it. If you would like to help run a session for younger children, please let us know when enrolling. With enough interest and parent involvement, we can create something together. Demand it, and we will explore how to make it happen!
Older siblings aged 15 and over are also welcome. Parents may allow them to explore the destination at a level that feels appropriate for their family, while remaining responsible for their supervision and wellbeing.
If enough older siblings and friends are interested, we will explore developing a self-guided Wild Kin curriculum for a 15+ group to use during these excursions. This would give older young people greater independence while still providing meaningful questions, challenges and projects to guide their experience.
The 15+ pathway is something we may begin developing in 2027.