Bush Play (Kids Drop-off)

by Free to Be Bush Play And Learning

Do you want to run but have no way to look after the kid/s? We do not want that to stop you from having a #runwithkunanyi! We are so stoked to partner with "Free to Be Bush Play And Learning", who will provide Bush Play (Kids drop-off) on Saturday and Sunday. So while you play on Kunanyi, they play and explore nature too; all under expert supervision!

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Supported by:

Red Parka

What is KMR's Bush Play (Kids Drop-off) service?

This is like creche, but way better! Drop your kid/s off before your event; on site at our RunHub. They'll play for hours, in the bush or in our Kids Bush Tent, under expert supervision from the team at Free to Be Bush Play And Learning. They'll have the best day ever, and you will too, because you've been able to run with Kunanyi!

Bush Play (Kids Drop-off) is available on both Saturday and Sunday. And is a complimentary service thanks to the support of Red Parka. Bookings are essential and places are limited.

  • (from 8.30am to 3pm) - Book now
    Due to the logistics required, the Bush Play (Kids Drop-off) service is only available if at least one parent is running the Mountain Run or who is a member of the Ultra Team Relay. An adult must be available to pick up/sign out the child by no later than 4.30pm.
  • (from 8.30am to 11am) - Book now

Ages: 5-12 years

Activities: the Bush Play (Drop-off) service will be child-led, and flexible but some activities and opportunities include, bush trophy making, water/mud play, painting, treasure hunts, bush walks, stick play and craft, nature crafts, singing songs, reading books, balancing, and climbing skills, shelter building and more.

Location: KMR RunHub (drop your kid/s off at the Bush Kids Tent)

Kids will get dirty, and quite likely, wet!

Bush Play (Drop-off) will go ahead in the rain (after all, you'll be running in it!), but please read your confirmation booking email from the Free to Be team, for details on what to pack with your kid/s.

Who is running the Kids Bush Play?

Free to Be Bush Play And Learning is run by Roxanne, a mum of 2 boys and an experienced Early Years and Primary School teacher and Nature Play worker with a passion for child-led play, nature and learning. She's worked in Nature Play for the past 7 years, both internationally and in Tasmania.

Roxanne's first born Theo was her main motivator for starting her Bush Play groups: seeing him connect to the natural world gives her such joy and she wants to build a community of nature lovers and enthusiasts for him. She's passionate about child-led play, nature connection and providing opportunities for children to explore developmentally appropriate risks.

Roxanne