KIDS

LET THE KIDS GO WILD

For ten years, Lane Cove Bush Kids has been teaching young children how to understand T THE Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society was originally established to help protect the beautiful flora and fauna in the area from the ravages of urban development and neglect, as well as to share knowledge and encourage interaction with the bush and its creatures. of the bush. Bushkids is a beautiful bonding experience for children, and between children and the adults who accompany them. It is also a way to engender an appreciation and respect for the natural environment from a young age. Programs such as this help build and appreciate the life and leaf of their natural environment.

Three Society members, who were also mothers of young pride in community as well as confidence in young individuals. children, got together in 2010 to establish a bush care program Bushkids runs programs throughout the year with extra activifor children. Bushkids was an instant success and many young ties during school holidays. bush-lovers discovered the wonders of their native surrounds Every child must be accompanied by an adult who should and learned how to keep them wonderful. include themselves when booking a session (adults are not

The program was expanded in 2016 when the Society teamed charged to attend). up with Lane Cove Council. It is now one of the most popular activities for young children in Lane Cove. Bush-lovers as young as 2 and up to 10 years old can join a session and get close and personal with cicadas, beetles, tadpoles, or butterflies. They can engage their senses and discover For more information, visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au and search “Bushkids” the scents, textures, sounds, colours (but perhaps not flavours!)

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Kids have a natural instinct to be creative and they’re not afraid to experiment. So what could C CHILDREN love to use their hands to shape and mould; they love discovering shapes and colours and seeing their imagination realised on a page or in a sculpture. That’s why the children’s art classes at Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios are so popular and such a good idea. be better than channeling that imaginative energy into art?

Most courses last from 7 to 9 weeks, one afternoon a week, and are aimed at kids aged 5 to 12 (some allow older kids).

They cover an exciting selection of disciplines including art, craft, art history, creating with clay, machine sewing, puppets, and painting.

Kids don’t only learn technical skills, but also how to follow instructions, invent and experiment and turn their inspiration into a creation. They watch and encourage and are motivated by the other children in the course.

Art is very rewarding and a wonderful way to stimulate imagination and learning. And handmade artworks make great gifts! For more information visit www.gallerylanecove.com.au

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