‘Unlock the Magic in Your Own Backyard’
Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry offers an enchanting school holiday program for ages 8-12. This one of a kind Wizarding School is a unique blend of environmental education and adventures inspired by the world of Hogwarts.
At Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry, children explore the wonders of nature while making incredible childhood memories. Their immersive activities are designed to be both fun and packed with new knowledge and are run by registered teachers dedicated to providing top-notch holiday care.
At its core, Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry focuses on the magic of friendship. After all, Harry Potter would never have made it past book one without his friends! Your child will make lasting connections with like-minded Wiz-kids exploring the Balmoral park bushland together.
Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry – where curiosity blooms and friendships flourish!
About Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry
Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry stands out for its immersive and engaging activities that encourage kids to explore the magic of nature. Each session is thoughtfully designed and run by registered teachers, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants. This program is an excellent solution for local families seeking an environment where their child will really feel like they belong.
Here’s a taste of what to expect –
What happens at Wizard School?
At Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry, students dive into an extraordinary world where traditional wizarding subjects meet the Australian bush. Here, classes like Potions, Herbology, and Care of Magical Creatures take on a whole new life.
Wiz-kids forage for materials to craft their own magical artifacts and survival tools in bushcraft lessons. They brew potions using native Australian ingredients, creating elixirs and healing salves from the land around them. On custom-built broomsticks, they navigate thrilling obstacle courses, while in herbology lessons, they uncover the secret properties of Australian plants.
They also learn how to care for and protect endangered creatures, gaining practical knowledge about wildlife conservation. Every session is designed to promote critical and creative
thinking while immersing kids in nature.
At Wattlebrush, each student is sorted into one of four houses, each representing a unique natural element and a commitment to protecting Australia’s wildlife. Wings House protects the glossy black cockatoo, Woodland House champions the long-nosed potoroo, Wildfire House safeguards the northern hairy-nosed wombat, and Waterways House defends the Mary River turtle.
Within their houses, students build a sense of belonging and purpose. House points are awarded for curiosity, creativity, and teamwork, fostering an environment that encourages discovery and self-expression.
Nature Day Camps for Ages 8-12
Wizard School Holiday camps run 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. While the week-long format helps foster strong friendships, there is still flexibility for those who wish to join on specific days.
There’s no better place to start bushland adventures than the Morningside Scout Hall which provides a comfortable all weather base to learn about bushcraft.
These camps for ages 8-12 are a great way for pre-teens to build connections with other magic fans in Brisbane. There are opportunities across the school year to meet back up with friends at one off Wattlebrush excursions. Wiz-kids are also given a nature journal to fill and are encouraged to join citizen scientist initiatives that record local wildlife sightings across the year.
There are two camps running in Summer 2024/5 and across 2025. Camps run the second week of every holidays.
December Camp (16th-20th December 2024) – Wizarding Yule
End the school year with a spectacular Yule Ball celebration!
Wiz-kids can dress in their finest wizarding attire for festive fun and activities.
There are house challenges, the awarding of the House Cup and of course a big Christmas party with Butterbeer and Cauldron cakes. Event highlights include:
- House Sorting Ceremony: Begin with a Sorting Hat ceremony that places each student into one of the Wattlebrush houses.
- Enchanting Carols Sing-Along: Join the Frog Choir for a festive carol sing-along with wizard-themed songs.
- Divination (Tea Leaf Reading): Try your hand at tea leaf reading and create a custom festive tea blend to bring home.
- Quidditch Games: Engage in fun, wizard-inspired games and compete for the House Cup.
- Yule Ball Dance Lesson: Prepare for the Yule Ball with beginner dance steps, including waltzing.
January Camp (13th-17th January 2025) – Triwizard Triumphs
Beat the heat with a week of refreshing magical adventures!
The TriWizard Triumphs camp offers Wiz-kids daily challenges from potion brewing and wand crafting to high-energy Quidditch and spell-casting duels. Each day holds a new quest with Triwizard challenges adding splash-filled thrills and outdoor wizardry.
Here’s a peek at the week’s lineup:
- Dragon Egg Obstacle Course: Test agility and cleverness to secure the dragon’s treasure in a challenging obstacle course.
- Merfolk Water Battle: Keep cool with a water-themed showdown! Teams splash their way to victory in this refreshing summer battle.
- Nature Maze Building: Work as a team to create a twisting, turning nature maze and sharpen your navigation skills.
- Greenscreen Flying : Fly your custom broom and add creative greenscreen effects.
- Quidditch Games : Dodge bludgers and score points for your house in lively Quidditch matches.
Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry Testimonials
“My son and daughter attended the school holiday program run by Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft & Wizardry. They had a ball and are keen to return again next school holidays! Sophie runs a great program that keeps the kids engaged and my kids really enjoyed all the play and nature based activities.” – James, Wiz-Kids aged 11 & 13
“Wow Walter and Charlotte had so much fun. How do you come up with those activities?! I wanted so badly to join in myself. I’ve been reading the books aloud to them and it was so fun to see them fall in love with the Wizard world and feel like they were at a real Hogwarts school.” -Millie, Wiz-Kids aged 7 & 9
“My Potterhead is convinced that Sophie is an actual witch. She told me that a tawny frogmouth will probably deliver her Hogwarts letter lol. Thank you for helping keep magic alive for her. I wish actual school was like this.” -Tanya, Wiz-Kid aged 9
“A week at Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft & Wizardry was not long enough for my 9 & 12yos. Before the September week was over they were asking to be enrolled in the Summer session. Thanks for the awesome experience!” – Angie, Wiz-Kids aged 9 & 12
Find out more and book now on the Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry website.