Swainswick Explorers

09/10/2024

Even though we are no longer putting on explorer days, our son George is running this outdoor climbing adventure day for 9-14 year olds, on Wednesday 30th October, under the umbrella of The Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team

Climbing fun for half term!

Bookings now open! Visit www.wolt.org.uk and click on 'Book Now' then 'October half term'

Best days are WOLT days!

01/05/2024

Jem Leigh-Wood, our daughter in law, is having her very first exhibition this weekend.
Sat 4th and Sun 5th May, St Mary’s Church, Upper Swainswick, Bath, BA1 8DA
As part of Larkhall Festival and Open Studios. Come and check it out. We are on the rota 12.30-1.30 on Saturday if you want to see us, Rachel and Edward

10/04/2024

I was out today with Isa Richter’s ‘Young Explorers’ holiday day, helping her as her assistant. Lovely to be out again with kids on an Explorer-type day. There’s no news about Swainswick Explorers at the moment, except we are inactive.

28/09/2023

Autumn News from Swainswick Explorers. Some of the team are in the process of reimagining Swainswick Explorers for the future. Please look out for our news on social media in the New Year, but do get in touch with us if YOU are interested in helping them shape 'A New Thing'. - https://mailchi.mp/swainswickexplorers.co.uk/oct-23-news

15/08/2023

Tuesday 15th August - Art Day

Swainswick Explorers collaborates with Radstock Art Project to provide a day with crafts made of willow and mono printing. After, a camp was set up in the woods and a fire was lit. Hammocks were hung and a rope swing was enjoyed. The children also enjoyed exploring the area.

11/08/2023

Friday 11th August Explorer Day

A calm day in dreamland. Children enjoyed blackberry picking, Hapa Zome - printing with blackberry juice and tricking parents with fake blackberry injuries.

11/08/2023

Friday 11th August Explorer Day

Blackberries galore, juicy & yummy, a long winding walk with wild-life spotting. At camp there was stick-whittling fun, Tarzan rope-swinging and SMORES!

11/08/2023

Friday 11th August Explorer Day

We set off on a bright hot sunny day, aiming for the river. We walked past the oak tree, had many snacks and attempted to scale its branches. The kids took the 'Freddie Ferry' to island camp to splash around.

08/08/2023

Tuesday 8th August Explorer Day Younger Group

Rainy, soggy, beautiful walk through the valley sheltering under an oak tree and spotting a buzzard fly overhead. We went splashing in the stream at the reservoir and set up the camp with ropes to climb, an awesome rope swing and mud, mud, mud! The creation of pompoms led to a game of pompoms vs aliens.

08/08/2023

Explorer Day Tuesday 8th August

We trekked along the lane in the rain. The valley below was lush and green as we ate our blackberries. We climbed up a big hill to camp, then rested and played in the woods.

08/08/2023

Tuesday 8th August Explorer Day Older Group

The very wet day didn't dampen our spirits. We went on a long soaking journey to the bunkers where we sheltered for snacks before departing for Dreamland to make camp and do craft despite the weather.

07/08/2023

Monday 7th August - Playground Hop

We had a very good day touring playgrounds - first we went to Victoria Park, then a quick stop at Green Park and then our favourite playground was Moorlands Sandpit playground. There's a water feature that circles the playground like a necklace. A lovely group of kids and we all enjoyed the Landrover.