Te Puke Session | Thursday 28th of May

✨ Our very first Te Puke session! ✨

We’re so excited to finally bring Wildling Haven to Te Puke for a gentle morning of nature play, connection, and community.

For the curious, the messy, the busy, and the slow. Come and spend the morning alongside your wildlings in nature.

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🗓 Thursday 28th May (Postponement date Thursday 4th June)

🕘 9:30am – 11:00am

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Our outdoor Stay & Play sessions are designed for children aged 0–5 years and their caregivers. Created by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, these playgroups provide enriching, nature-inspired opportunities for little ones to explore, create, and connect, while fostering meaningful moments between parent and child.

Our play stations are thoughtfully set up to support all ages and stages of development. With a mix of low tables, ground-level trays, and open-ended materials for sensory exploration, children can engage in ways that suit their abilities and interests. We believe there is no such thing as a single “age-appropriate” experience, every child, from a curious 6-month-old baby to a confident 5-year-old explorer, is capable and competent. Each will discover, explore, and play differently, and all are encouraged to engage at their own pace in a safe and supportive environment.

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🌿 What to expect:

🧒 Opportunities for child-led play and discovery inspired by nature

🎨 Engaging creative, sensory, and hands-on activities to spark curiosity

💕 A warm, inclusive space where parents and caregivers feel supported and connected

🐌 Gentle moments to pause, slow down, and enjoy quality time together

🧺 Bring along a picnic blanket and snacks or lunch — the perfect chance to relax and enjoy the morning together outdoors

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⚠️ RAMS (Risk Assessment & Management Summary):

Location: Te Puke — Near the squash club and dog park entrance

Hazards Identified:

🚗 Road & Carpark: Vehicle access and nearby parking areas

🐕 Public & Dogs: Public park users and dogs in surrounding areas

🌦 Environmental Conditions: Sun exposure, rain, wind, slippery grass, mud, and uneven terrain

🍂 General Hazards: Trips, uneven ground, sticks, rocks, and messy play surfaces

🧩 Small Parts: Risk of choking for little ones during play

🚶 Wandering Off: Children moving outside the Stay & Play boundaries

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👩‍👧 Adult Responsibilities:

• Parents/caregivers must actively supervise children at all times

• Children must remain within designated Stay & Play areas while attending Wildling Haven

• Supervise closely during play to reduce accidents

• Bring weather-appropriate clothing, hats, water, and wet weather gear if needed

• Sessions may be cancelled or modified in extreme weather conditions

• First aid kit and emergency contacts available onsite

• Caregivers are responsible for toileting and nappy changes

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🚨 Emergency Plan:

• Rosie and Pip (Wildling Haven facilitators) are first aid certified and will provide immediate support if required

• In the event of an emergency, call 111

• Evacuate to the agreed meeting point if necessary

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Check out our FAQs for more information or email us via our contact page if you have any questions 💌

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🌿 Looking for toddler activities in Te Puke or sensory play in the Bay of Plenty?

Join a Wildling Haven Stay & Play session and find the wild within