February 28 & March 1 β€’ Bolgoda Lake

Forest School ColomboOpen Day

Come with your child and your family.

Walk our trails. Meet our educators.
See our outdoor classroom in action.

Ask anything. Take your time. Feel the space.

If Forest School feels right for your child, you'll know.

When

Feb 28 & Mar 1

Time

9 AM - 5 PM

Where

Bolgoda Lake

What to Expect

A relaxed, immersive experience where you can truly understand our approach to learning

Trail Tours

Walk our nature trails, explore the lake shore, and discover our outdoor learning spaces

Meet Educators

Chat with our experienced team about nature-based education and our philosophy

See Classes in Action

Watch real forest school sessions and see children learning through nature

Hands-On Activities

Try mud kitchen, nature crafts, outdoor cooking, and traditional skills

Parent Q&A

Ask anything about programs, schedules, pricing, and our approach

Capture Memories

Take photos, enjoy the space, and imagine your child thriving here

Open 9 AM - 5 PM β€’ Drop in anytime!

How Children Really Learn at Forest School

Forget boring textbooks and indoor classrooms. Watch your child discover math through nature patterns, science in living ecosystems, engineering by building structures, and creativity through endless outdoor possibilities.

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Math in Nature

Mathematics

Counting seeds, measuring tree heights, calculating water volume, understanding patterns in leaves, geometry in spiderwebs, fractions while cooking

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Living Science Lab

Science & Biology

Observe ecosystems, study plant life cycles, understand water filtration, learn about food chains, investigate soil composition, explore weather patterns

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Engineering & Building

Construction & Design

Build shelters, create rope bridges, construct mud ovens, design water channels, engineer treehouses, problem-solve structural challenges

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Art & Creative Expression

Arts & Crafts

Natural dyes, pottery with clay, weaving with leaves, painting with natural pigments, sculpture with branches, land art installations

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Storytelling & Language

Communication

Nature journaling, oral storytelling by the fire, poetry inspired by surroundings, collaborative story creation, expressive vocabulary development

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Performance & Movement

Physical & Dramatic Arts

Nature-inspired dance, outdoor theater, music with natural instruments, movement games, rhythm circles, physical challenges

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Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Real-world challenges, risk assessment, decision making, cause and effect understanding, strategic planning, logical reasoning

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Geography & Ecology

Environmental Studies

Map reading on trails, understanding ecosystems, learning about endemic species, conservation practices, sustainable living

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Social & Emotional

Life Skills

Teamwork, conflict resolution, empathy building, emotional regulation, leadership, independence, responsibility, mindfulness

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Little Scientists

Scientific Discovery

Conduct experiments with water and soil, test hypotheses about plant growth, observe chemical reactions in nature, study animal behavior, explore physics through play

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Young Naturalists

Wildlife & Nature Study

Identify birds, insects, and plants, track animal footprints, observe wildlife habitats, document species in nature journals, learn bird calls and animal signs

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Junior Archaeologists

History & Discovery

Dig and explore soil layers, discover ancient pottery techniques, study historical land use, create time capsules, understand Sri Lankan heritage and traditions

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Little Farmers

Agriculture & Sustainability

Plant seeds and grow vegetables, compost organic waste, harvest food, understand farm-to-table cycles, care for animals, learn sustainable farming practices

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Young Explorers

Adventure & Navigation

Map trails, use compasses, read natural signs, navigate through forests, plan expeditions, develop orienteering skills, embrace calculated risks

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Outdoor Chefs

Cooking & Nutrition

Cook over open fires, bake in mud ovens, prepare healthy meals, understand nutrition, learn food preservation, practice kitchen safety in nature

The Forest School Difference

Every subject becomes alive and meaningful when children can touch it, build it, explore it, and discover it themselves. This isn't just outdoor playβ€”it's rigorous, intentional education that develops the whole child: mind, body, emotions, and character.

"When children learn through direct experience in nature, they don't just memorize factsβ€”they develop deep understanding, critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning."

Reserve Your Visit

Register for Open Day

Tell us about your family and what you'd like to experience

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πŸ‘© Mother's Information

πŸ‘Ά Children Information

πŸ“… Visit Preferences

πŸŽ“ Programs You're Interested In *

What programs would you like to learn more about?

🎯 What Do You Want Your Child to Learn?

Select the skills and areas that matter to you

πŸ’™ Why Are You Exploring Forest School?

What challenges or goals bring you here?

Questions? WhatsApp us at +94 76 310 1101

Location & Contact

Location

Bolgoda Lake

Piliyandala

Call / WhatsApp

+94 76 310 1101