about us
about us
Wildlings has been leading the way in connecting children and families with the natural world through our tropical outdoor education centre in Singapore since 2019.
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We created Wildlings in response to a lack of of opportunities for children to play freely and safely in truly natural spaces in Singapore. It seemed that every space had pathways, and rules, and someone telling us that letting our child run barefoot, climb a tree, or play in the rain would be bad for them, the very activities we spent our childhoods doing back home in the UK.
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In Singapore, most of the loose parts that make nature fascinating for children are cleaned away and considered unsightly, such as a pile of leaves, fallen seedpods or sticks, sharp or otherwise. When out and about in nature with our young children the rules demanded we stay on the pathway, didn't touch, didn't connect, and didn't play. We once took a picnic mat and sat amongst the trees and were told by an official that 'camping' wasn't allowed!
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However, in the last few years things have changed in Singapore, partly due to the change that Wildlings is driving forward. Wildlings exists to provide spaces where children and families can do these things as part of a normal childhood. Spaces where kids can dig, get muddy, swing from a tree, find a worm, pick the plants, catch a tadpole..... with the support of our passionate Forest School staff, community, and landlords.
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The Forest Schools ethos guides much of what we do and provides a framework to get children and families back outdoors, active, connecting with nature, and fostering the next stewards of our planet. These are children who have been allowed to develop their love, curiosity, connection, and memories as part of a natural childhood with wellbeing at its heart.
Its a childhood away from screens and sterilised indoor environments - welcome to Wildlings!
" The wild world is becoming so remote to children that they miss out – and an interest in the natural world doesn’t grow as it should. Nobody is going to protect the natural world unless they understand it." Sir David Attenborough
"I enjoyed the slowness of pace of just being outside, genuinely discovering nature and being free to explore and being able to take a step back"
"Reconnection with nature, letting go, resourcefulness, natural risk taking, and inventiveness are all things I appreciate from what you’ve done"
Our Team
Our superstar team at Wildings is made up of people who have a passion for the environment, sustainability, childhood development, arts & crafts and all things outdoorsy. Their rich and diverse experiences create the perfect mix to build our community for learning, nurture the heart within each child and establish everything 'Forest Schools' as the norm within Singapore.
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Claire Seabrook
MSc Environmental Science, Forest School Leader Level 3
Founder & Forest Schools Specialist
Environmental scientist, nature enthusiast, Forest School Leader and Mum of two wonderful Wildlings children.
Claire is passionate about nature, child development and child-led learning through play and inspired by the great outdoors and the wonderful Green School in Bali. Claire loves nothing more than to watch a bunch of kids jumping into the mud hole at Wildlings!
Claire is the Founder and CEO of Wildlings.
Vince Tay
BA (Hons) Communication Design
Operations Director, Forest School Leader
​Guided by Forest School principles, Vince enjoys creating spaces where children can explore freely, take thoughtful risks, and build confidence through real-world outdoor experiences.
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When he is not in the forest, he’s usually off on another adventure — climbing, kayaking, diving, exploring heritage trails, or turning little pieces of nature into art.
Liz Nelson-Tan
B.Ed Bachelor of Education
Business Manager, Forest School leader
Liz is a dedicated and internationally seasoned educator with over a decade of experience in diverse environments, from jungle huts to online classrooms! Liz is a mum to two little Wildlings.
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Liz is passionate about fostering nature connection and outdoor learning, she enjoys yoga and sound healing.
Ryan Tan
BA Arts
Events Manager, Forest School Leader
Ryan Tan is a nature-loving, adventure-seeking outdoor educator based in Singapore. He spends his days leading kids through forest schools and outdoor programmes, and his free time skating, listening to music, and hunting down retro game consoles to add to his collection.
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A seasoned traveller with years of living and working abroad, Ryan has a genuine love for mountains, seas, and the people he meets along the way. Equal parts outdoorsy and creative, he is the kind of person who is just as happy tending a garden as he is pulling off a trick on his board.
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Marissa Lavanya
BA Sports Education & Management
Camp Manager, Forest School Leader
As Camp Manager at Wildlings, Marissa is passionate about creating meaningful outdoor experiences for children.
With a love for animals and a keen interest in plants, she enjoys guiding children through hands-on nature exploration, encouraging curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
Zhulhilmi 'Zhul' Bin Abdul Rashid
BA Communication Design
Landscape Gardener and Forest School Leader
A music lover, Zhul graduated with a BA in Communication Design. Realising a passion for the outdoors, sustainability, and our planet, Zhul gained knowledge and skills as a landscape gardener managing a popular community garden near to Dempsey.
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Zhul joined Wildlings full time in December 2020 and has been instrumental in the development of our Forest School site. Zhul leads Forest School sessions with younger children on Wednesdays and Saturdays. and hosts many of our customer's birthday parties.
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Emmanuel Lee
BA Communication Design
School Coordinator and Outdoor Educator
Emmanuel is an Outdoor Educator and Scout Leader passionate about hands-on learning, woodland skills, and youth development.
He enjoys helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a strong connection with nature through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Wei Ling
BA Business (Marketing)
Customer Experience & Marketing Executive
Wei Ling supports customer experience, marketing, and community engagement at Wildlings. She enjoys creating meaningful experiences for families and believes in nature-based, child-led learning.
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She loves connecting with families, bringing ideas to life, and making each Wildlings experience warm and joyful.
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Nur Asyikeen Binte Nahadi (AKA Dyy)
Diploma in Sports Wellness & Services
Senior Outdoor Educator
Dyy loves a challenge and is the kind of person that lives and breathes the active outdoor lifestyle. Dyy has years of experience providing outdoor education programmes for a variety of organisations in Singapore and internationally.
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Dyy joins us as a senior camp facilitator, sharing her passion for outdoor education and her wealth of knowledge and experience in delivering transformative experiences for today's city kids.
Jerome Sim
BEng Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Forest School Weekend Assistant
Dad of two Jerome has worked as a Sunday School Teacher and part-time assistant with Whizz Kidz and has been with Wildlings for many years. Jerome loves taking his two young children out on trips in the great outdoors where Nature is always a talking point.
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Jerome is assisting our weekend programme of Forest School, Nature Play and parties.
Chia Jia Poh (AKA JB)
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Degree in Marke:ng. Singapore University of Social Science (in progress)
Outdoor Education Assistant
JB joins Wildlings as an outdoor education assistant part time whilst studying. JB is a Mandarin speaker and has Forest Schools experience with Nature Explorer School Singapore.
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JB was chair-person of the Eco Club at his Secondary School and enjoys Muay Thai, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee in his spare time.