Young Foresters
Gorcott Hill Outdoor Education Centre,
Gorcott Hill,
Redditch,
B98 9EN view map
Drive time: 15 minutes from Alcester, 27 minutes from Stratford-upon-Avon, 20 minutes from South Birmingham, Bromsgrove, and Solihull & 11 minutes from Red …moreditch Town Centre.
Gorcott Hill is our flagship site for children and young people with a brand new purpose built education centre opened in 2024 on the doorstep of Redditch.
The site includes 56 acres of mature woodland, grassland areas for play and a pond dipping platform. The diversity of plants and animals on site is exceptional, with carpets of bluebells in the Spring and a wide range of fungi to spot in the autumn so there is always something new to discover and learn about.
The fully heated and air conditioned indoor classroom is fully stocked with art and craft materials and means sessions at Gorcott Hill can run all year round in all weathers.
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25th Jan 2025 - 29th Nov 2025
January Sat 25th January - Sat 25th January
10:00am - 12:30pm
February Sat 22nd February - Sat 22nd February
10:00am - 12:30pm
March Sat 29th March - Sat 29th March
10:00am - 12:30pm
April Sat 26th April - Sat 26th April
10:00am - 12:30pm
May Sat 31st May - Sat 31st May
10:00am - 12:30pm
June Sat 28th June - Sat 28th June
10:00am - 12:30pm
July Sat 26th July - Sat 26th July
10:00am - 12:30pm
August Sat 30th August - Sat 30th August
10:00am - 12:30pm
September Sat 27th September - Sat 27th September
10:00am - 12:30pm
October Sat 25th October - Sat 25th October
10:00am - 12:30pm
November Sat 29th November - Sat 29th November
10:00am - 12:30pm
Would your teenager like to combat climate change, benefit from spending time outdoors, improve their physical and mental health, forge new friendships and gain valuable work experience? Young Foresters is a volunteering and adventure club for young people aged 12-18. Our Young Foresters have many adventures in the Forest such as bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts and camps, as well as taking part in a number of forestry and conservation tasks. Please note: Bookings close 4 days before each session so book early to avoid disappointment. Taking part in Young Foresters can count towards the volunteering requirement for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and give them the opportunity to practice skills they will use on their expedition. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff.
Camp notes
We have 2 sites, which each offer something different as exciting and beautiful places for you and your children to explore. This club is held at Gorcott Hill near Redditch, the other is at Middle Spernal, near Studley where Young Foresters is held on the first Saturday of the month.
Bookings close 4 days before each session so book early to avoid disappointment.
By registering for this event you are agreeing to us contacting you by email or phone to advise you of any further event information, changes to the event or post-event feedback. The Heart of England Forest events terms can be found at https://heartofenglandforest.org/terms-and-conditions and the privacy policy at https://heartofenglandforest.org/privacy-policy