Junior Herbalist Club
Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) has been designed to engage and educate children through play -and- learn. They will learn about the healing benefits of plants which grow around them. This learning will be performed in a safe and supervised environment. The benefits of this type of learning environment is that, all children will incorporate core subjects such as English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Latin and Cookery, as well as support the development of their interpersonal skills by making friends, gaining confidence, improving their fine motor control and developing a new skill set. Each month the children learn about the benefits of plants and make something to take home (Lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs and much more!!). JHC has been planned so that each month the children build on their knowledge and skills. In the second year, the tasks become more complex, building on the skill set developed in the first year. At the end of each class the children are given a worksheet to complete so they can develop a portfolio of learning. At the end of year children are awarded a completion certificate.
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JHC is aimed at children between the ages of 7-12 . However, older children are also welcome. Children under age 8 will require a parent or guardian to stay with them during class, some children over 8 may benefit from having a parent or guardian present during the class if required.
Classes are full of inspiring knowledge about common herbs and their uses. A lot of fun activities with arts and crafts, making creams, sprays, bath bombs, soaps, oils, teas, lip balms, lozenges and many more goodies , to take home with them.
JHC runs a 2 year extracurricular course for children which runs for 90 minutes (1.5 hours) once per month for 10 months of the year and has been carefully crafted to take children on an inspiring wonderful journey of discovery, engaging all their senses with fun and playful practical skills.
Homestead Community and Learning Centre
30 Wiltshire Drive Roxburgh Park VIC 3064
Dulap Wilim Hub, Sunbury
13 Leichardt Street, Sunbury VIC 3429
Mickleham South Community Centre
125 Brossard Road, VIC 3064
$375 per year ($37.50 per Class)
Early bird prices at a 15% discount. Sibling and friend discounts also available.
To secure a placement, take advantage of the early bird discount if booked by 22nd March 2024.
JHC course sessions commence on Saturdays:
– 23h March 2024, at Homestead Community and Learning Centre – 2.45pm-4.15pm.
– 24th February 2024, at Mickleham South Community Centre – 8.45am – 10.15am*.
– 23th March 2024, at Dulap Wilim Hub, Sunbury – 10.15am-11.45am.
Thereafter, session will be held monthly (10 sessions in total till November 2024). Each session is 90 mins.
*Mickleham sessions from March to December 2024 will be at 2.15pm-3.45pm
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Experience nature’s healing power with herbal medicine, promoting holistic wellness through natural remedies for a healthier, more balanced life.
Junior Herbalist Club
SPECIALIST HERBAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN
Junior Herbalist Club (JHC) has been designed to engage and educate children through play -and- learn. They will learn about the healing benefits of plants which grow around them. This learning will be performed in a safe and supervised environment.
The benefits of this type of learning environment is that, all children will incorporate core subjects such as English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Latin and Cookery, as well as support the development of their interpersonal skills by making friends, gaining confidence, improving their fine motor control and developing a new skill set.
Each month the children learn about the benefits of plants and make something to take home (Lavender bags, lip balms, bath bombs and much more!!). JHC has been planned so that each month the children build on their knowledge and skills.
In the second year, the tasks become more complex, building on the skill set developed in the first year. At the end of each class the children are given a worksheet to complete so they can develop a portfolio of learning.
At the end of year children are awarded a completion certificate.
Why Choose Us
Medical Herbalist
Clinical Practice
Herbal Medicine
Educational Course for children
About Me
My name is Filiz and I qualified as a medical herbalist in 1994 in the UK. I have a Diploma in Phytotherapy – herbal medicine; Diploma in Science: Certificate in counselling. I have 28+ years experience and successfully practised in health clinics in London and practising here in Melbourne.
My passion in science and alternative medicine has also allowed me to teach and work with health consultants in various training clinics. I continued my passion to help students in understanding medical herbalism and explore the process of making herbal mixtures / creams, tablets and capsule formulas.
I am proud to announce that i have explored this passion further to work with children and i have completed the Junior Herbalist Club leader course. I will be commencing JHC course teaching in February 2024. Classes will be based in North/West Melbourne, Victoria.
SPECIALIST HERBAL EDUCATION
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