Šuma Zeta

Šuma Zeta or ‘Forest Zeta’ is the Nature park and forest school in our beautiful forest on the banks of the Zeta River. Suma Zeta host Forest School classes in the spring and fall. We also host summer camps that teach archery, kayaking, arts & crafts, nature and ecology, Challenge Course and wilderness Skills!

This Year we are excited to learn Bushcraft Botany! Lean all about the forest floor, build shelters and learn about the chemistry of campfire cooking. We will brew nettle tea, make soap from English Ivy and so much more!

General Schedule
1:00 Arrive
1:30 Ecology Class 1
2:30 Lunch and Free time
4:00 Campfire Time
5:00 Pick up

* Price includes learning materials & snacks

Registration
* Only Ages 8-14
For previous forest school students just message Andrea McCourtney (067-198-314) via facebook/viber/Instagram what dates you are registering for and She will send you confirmation Thursday October 30^st
FOR NEW STUDENTS: Please Message me with…
1. your name
2. your child’s name
3. Age
4. Confirmation your child can swim
5. Write a little about your story and why you think forest school is a good fit for your child.

Please have children wear play clothes, boots that can get dirty and a coat/rain coat and warm hat for inclement weather.
Pocket knives are optional but must be turned into Andrea in class- are only for free time under Andrea’s supervision. (see below)

Please Park in the parking area for drop off/pick for first class.
After that, drop off or pick up can be a drive by, simply honk for pick up. No parking on our street please.

SAFETY
* Each Child will be in a life jacket around water at all times. All students must be able to swim and confident around water. Children will always be visible and reachable by teacher.
* Pocket knives allowed for students who have parent permission and have completed their safety badge for whittling. Whittling must always be done accompanied by a teacher in designated fire pit area. Pocket Knives must be turned into Andrea at the beginning of class to insure they are not being used without supervision.
*Each Student will have access to indoor bathroom, access on a one-on-one basis to our guest cottage (and children’s library) if they need a break, or need some alone time. That being said, most of the class will take place outdoors and children should be ready for this. Each child will have access to their own hammock and be able to take breaks whenever they want.

Do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns!

Hello I am Andrea, the Forest School Facilitator at Suma Zeta. Me and my four sons love playing in the woods and river. I love empowering kids to connect with nature in ways that build confidence, curiosity and cooperation!

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Amenities

Our 1,500 Square meter forest area on the banks of the Zeta River. Equipped with a forest classroom, stairs and paths, picnic tables, slack lines, hammock hollow, a fire pit and river access for kayaking. All of this with enough room to hide, build forts and have tons of fun!