Apologies to all who have tried to fill up the forms and there were issues: here are the two forms for this May Half term holiday!
Orokolo form link
Heart in Art workshops form link
As some of you already know, our Ofsted registration application has now been accepted — a huge step forward for Orokolo CIC. We are currently completing the remaining checks and setting approvals before full registration can be confirmed. Once this process is complete, we are especially excited to register for Tax-Free Childcare, which will make our sessions more accessible for many families.
For May, we are once again delighted to be partnering with Heart in Art Workshops. Kes has prepared four wonderful nature-inspired arts and crafts sessions, including tie-dye, clay and plaster imprint making, and beautiful cyanotype printing using natural materials — now we are just hoping for a few strong sunny rays to help the cyanotypes develop perfectly ;-)
For the morning Nature Club sessions, we have planned nature observation activities, animal and plant identification, forest school-inspired activities, and adventures along the Kennington Park Nature Trail. As always, the focus will be on curiosity, creativity, free play, and helping children build a deeper connection with the natural world.
About Orokolo CIC
Orokolo Holiday Clubs was founded in 2020 in response to a growing concern: that many children in London are growing up with limited access to nature. As a parent living in a densely populated area, I saw how easily children’s lives can become disconnected from the natural world — and how deeply they benefit when that connection is restored. Orokolo creates safe, nurturing outdoor spaces where children can explore, create and build meaningful relationships with nature. Through sessions in Kennington Park, the South London Scout Centre and Sydenham Hill Wood, children engage in hands-on activities such as nature exploration, gardening, wildlife observation and creative arts. We work with local partners including Bee Urban, Walworth Garden Farm and London Wildlife Trust to offer real-life environmental learning experiences rooted in the local community. Our approach is inspired by Forest School and child-led learning, giving children time, space and trust to explore at their own pace. These experiences support emotional wellbeing, resilience, creativity and confidence, while fostering a sense of care and responsibility for the environment. In the context of climate change and increasing urbanisation, this work is more important than ever. Many of the children we work with have limited opportunities to access green space independently. By providing regular, structured outdoor experiences, we aim to nurture a lifelong connection with nature. We are committed to expanding our work to reach more children across London and to reinvesting in local environmental projects that support biodiversity, education and community engagement. With support, we can continue to create opportunities for children to grow, learn and thrive in connection with the natural world.
| Orokolo Holiday Clubs for 2026 | Details and Link for booking |
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| MAY CLUB @Kennington park - May Half-term Orokolo Holiday Club | Only for kids 5 years and older | Morning Session with Orokolo - Booking form a place for your child. Afternoon session with Heart in Art workshop - If you require afternoon activities, Heart In Art Workshops are using the same venue to provide Art sessions - 1pm - 5pm. To book the afternoon sessions complete this form.  |
| Summer Club - Location 1 - Choose a day, two, three, etc, or 3-WEEK LONG Summer Orokolo Holiday club - Kennington Park | Book a place for your child here. |
| Summer Club - Location 2 - A THREE WEEKS-LONG RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP Monday to Friday 20 JULY - 8 AUGUST 2026 Optional - PARENTS JOIN FOR OVERNIGHT STAY @SYDENHAM SOUTH LONDON SCOUT CENTER | FORM COMING SOON! Do email us if you want to book ASAP. info@orokolo.com |
| Are you a school or housing association looking for afterschool activities or a group of home schooling families looking for nature inspired, local activities: | If you are interested in setting up groups in your area, please get in touch via email or mobile. info@orokolo.com | 07719344522 |
| TERM time only | Under 5 activities at Lollard Street Adventure Playground 2025-2026 School year on Mondays 9:30-11:30; 2026-2027 School year on Fridays 9:30-11:30. |
Activities running during term time only:
Orokolo Little Explorers continues in 2026-2027 - every Monday (TERM time ONLY) 9:30 - 11:30 (earlier finnish). @Lollardstreet Adventure Playground. NEW - please consider a donation of £2-3. Please register your little or home-schooled child here.🌿 Orokolo Little Explorers – Spring Update 2026–2027 🌿 Orokolo Little Explorers continues this year! Every Monday (term time only) 🕤 9:30 – 11:30 (often finishing a little earlier) 📍 Lollard Street Adventure Playground ✨ New: We kindly invite a small donation of £2–£3 per session to support the running of the group. Please register your little one (or home-schooled child) here. 🌸 Spring is here! 🌸 As the days get longer, we’re excited to continue our journey at Lollard Street Adventure Playground — growing, exploring and connecting with nature together. Since February 2024, we’ve been running gentle, nature-based sessions for under 5s every Monday during term time. These mornings are designed to help young children build a love for nature through play, curiosity and shared experiences. So far (last two years), we’ve: 🍃 turned logs to find creepy crawlies 🏡 built fairy homes 🐦 fed birds and helped them build nests 🌱 planted beans and vegetables 🪱 counted worms and explored the soil This spring we’ll be: 🌼 planting new seeds 🌿 caring for the garden 👀 birdwatching 🎨 creating with natural materials …and following the children’s curiosity wherever it leads 🌞 Join us! Please register in advance, then come along anytime between 9:30 and 11:30am. 📍 Lollard Street Adventure Playground 102 Lollard Street, London SE11 6PX If you are interested in setting up a group in your area, feel free to get in touch: 📧 info@orokolo.com 📞 07719 344522 Let’s make this spring full of nature, play and connection 🌿✨ More Nature clubs? If you are interested in setting up groups in your area, please do not hesitate to contact me - Ekaterina Belcheva via email or mobile. info@orokolo.com 07719344522