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Join Sticks and Stones’ Saturday Club near Laurencekirk for a lively morning of bushcraft, art, and campfire fun designed to inspire and connect kids with nature. Discover a unique child-led woodland experience that’s as educational as it is adventurous.
Join Sticks and Stones’ Saturday Club near Laurencekirk for a lively morning of bushcraft, art, and campfire fun designed to inspire and connect kids with nature. Discover a unique child-led woodland experience that’s as educational as it is adventurous.
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Operated by Sticks and Stones · Laurencekirk, Scotland
Located near Laurencekirk in Scotland, Sticks and Stones offers the Saturday Club, a vibrant, child-centered outdoor program that transforms local woodlands into a dynamic playground for learning and discovery. This inviting two-hour session runs on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, inviting children to engage hands-on with the natural world through bushcraft, music, arts, and campfire cooking.
Set against the backdrop of Scotland’s characteristic mixed woodlands, the program encourages kids to get messy and curious, building skills like treehouse construction, responsible risk-taking, and environmental stewardship. The woodland itself features native Scots pine, oak, and birch, providing a rich habitat for local fauna such as squirrels and songbirds.
What sets Saturday Club apart is its child-led structure, placing play and friendship at the center while fostering a deep connection with nature. Sticks and Stones champions inclusivity and accessibility, striving to remove barriers so every child can participate fully and safely. Parents of the youngest participants can join in to support their little adventurers.
The location benefits from its proximity to picturesque countryside just outside the small town of Laurencekirk, making it a convenient spot for families living in or visiting Aberdeenshire. The area’s quiet, unspoiled woods offer a refreshing contrast to urban life and a habitat where children can learn about local wildlife and traditional skills.
Saturday Club is more than an outdoor class — it’s a community where environmental awareness grows naturally alongside social confidence and creative expression. For families seeking a meaningful, active way for their kids to spend a Saturday morning, Sticks and Stones delivers an authentic woodland experience rooted in place and purpose.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for children of all fitness levels, with activities paced to match young energy and curiosity.
Saturday Club is designed for children of all ages, with special parent-child tickets available for under-5s.
While you’re encouraged to bring suitable outdoor clothing, Sticks and Stones can lend waterproof gear if needed—just get in touch ahead of time.
The session takes place entirely outdoors in a forest setting, regardless of weather.
Parents are welcome to stay, especially with younger children, to support their woodland adventures.
Yes, activities are child-led but supervised by trained staff who prioritize safe, inclusive play and environmental respect.
No, children should bring a packed lunch and drinks, as the activities build up appetites.
The Laurencekirk area is rich with heritage from rural Scotland, where woodland crafts and traditional outdoor skills have been passed down through generations.
Sticks and Stones practices low-impact principles and educates participants on caring for the woodland ecosystem to ensure these natural spaces remain vibrant for future generations.
Sticks and Stones is a Laurencekirk, Scotland-based outdoor education and activity provider that runs woodland sessions for children and adults. Located in a managed woodland near Laurencekirk, Sticks and Stones offers a range of hands-on programmes including drumming workshops, the Wild Things self-directed learning group, a Saturday Club and seasonal Holiday Club days. Sessions are designed to be child-led, inclusive and practical: children explore bushcraft, arts, music and campfire cooking while building independence and social skills. The drumming workshop brings groups together to experience rhythm, creativity and stress-relief in a tranquil outdoor setting. Wild Things supports children aged six and up to shape their own learning through play and exploration in nature. The Saturday Club provides regular morning sessions focused on friendship, environmental awareness and practical outdoor skills. Holiday Club days concentrate on play, skill-building and nature connection, running in all weathers with waterproof clothing recommended. Sticks and Stones works with small groups to maintain safe supervision and hands-on learning. Activities emphasise practical skills, creativity and emotional well-being in an accessible woodland environment. The provider communicates session details, kit lists and safety information in advance so families can prepare. As a local Laurencekirk organisation the business prioritises inclusive, nature-based experiences that encourage curiosity, resilience and community. Parents and guardians can expect clear information, structured yet child-led activities, and a focus on outdoor play that makes nature learning approachable and enjoyable for children and families. Bookings and session availability are listed on the Adventure Collective page and through direct contact channels.
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