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Wise Earth Programs
Family Immersion
The Wise Earth Family Immersion Program is a playgroup open for children between the ages of 2-6 years with their parent/care-giver. Family Immersion is a chance to explore natural wonders and forge connections with like-minded families who share a passion connecting with their child in nature. Here, we embrace creativity, honour child-led exploration, and celebrate the unstructured beauty of nature play. Family Immersion Program is about watering the seeds for Connection: Because every great adventure begins with belonging.
Core Question:
Do I belong?
Fruit:
Custodianship
Bush School
The Wise Earth Bush School Program is specifically designed for children between the ages of 3 to 10 years old. It takes place outdoors, providing a unique opportunity for your child to connect with nature and build lasting connections with their surroundings. Through engaging activities and experiences, we focus on laying strong foundations for your child’s growth and development.
Courage: Relationship grows when children are trusted with real adventure.
Core Question:
Can I trust myself?
Fruit:
Responsibility
Skill School
The Wise Earth Skill School Program is specifically designed for children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old, who have attended our stepping stone Bush School Program. This is our outdoor learning program that provides opportunities for students to collaborate and make decisions with adults rather than following adults. Craftsmanship is character made visible.
Craftsmanship: Not preparing children for life someday, but inviting them to participate in it today.
Core Question:
Can I become capable?
Fruit:
Integrity
School Holiday
School Holiday Program
(Ages 3 -6 ) & (Ages 5 -12)
The Wise Earth learning ladder follows five seasons of growth:
Connection · Courage · Craftsmanship Commitment · Contribution
Our School Holiday Program is a celebration of them all. A place to try Wise Earth for the first time, stay connected between terms, strengthen friendships, deepen mentor relationships, and continue the journey through adventure, practical skills, and meaningful experiences.
Junior Cadet
Junior Cadets (Ages 10–14)
Junior Cadets is a leadership and rite-of-passage program where young people step beyond participation and begin preparing for responsibility.
Through guidance, mentorship, service, and meaningful challenge, Cadets develop commitment, self-discipline, and the character required to lead themselves before leading others.
The path is shaped by those who keep showing up.
Junior Mentor
Junior Mentor (Ages 14–18)
Junior Mentor is the final rite of passage season of the Wise Earth journey, where young people step into service, leadership, and contribution.
Through mentoring younger children, leading initiatives, and taking responsibility for the wellbeing of the group, they learn that leadership is not a position to hold, but a responsibility to carry.
The measure of maturity is what you give away.
Wise Earth Bush School (WEBS) passionately equips young learners with vital life skills through diverse, hands-on nature connection programs.
Learn more about our vision, philosophy and the unique WEBS way
Operating throughout Byron and Ballina Shire
We empower young people and their families to prepare for a future where they are deeply connected to nature, equipped with essential life skills, and ready to embrace a resilient, sustainable lifestyle. WEBS offers immersive nature programs for children aged 2-12 years, providing weekly sessions and enriching school holiday experiences.
“The future belongs to those who embrace curiosity, the ones who fearlessly explore, challenge, question, and unravel it.”
–Rafaela Abraham
Wise Earth Founder
WEBS Core Values
Bundjalung Nation – Wise Earth Bush School acknowledges with respect the Country, the skies, the waterways and the spiritual systems of the Nyangbul people. We acknowledge our Aboriginal children and their families. We do this in the spirit of reconciliation as we move towards justice and partnership as together we walk gently on this land. ‘WEBS’ respects the great wealth of knowledge and rich tradition which has cared for this Country for millennia. We invite First Nations People to share their knowledge within our learning community, so that we can all have a deeper connection to Country and learn to care for her in a more respectful way.
Care for yourself
Care for others
Care for the Earth