Mini-safari: Nature treasure hunt (age 5-11)

What: Nature treasure hunt

When: 17 August

Time: 11:00 – 12:00

Language: Dutch, other languages also welcome (Guide also speaks English and German)

For whom: For children (5–11 years old) and their parents/guardians

Admission: Participation is free

Please sign up in advance via this form.

Difficult to sign up via the form? Send Tessa a message at +31648440646

About the Mini-Safaris:

This summer, children and teenagers in Amsterdam-Noord are going on an adventure at De Ceuvel! In a fun and accessible way, they’ll discover just how much life is hiding in their own neighborhood.

During these Mini-Safaris (8 in total), they’ll explore the Ceuvel grounds together with a guide. You’ll search for everything that lives, crawls, flies, or grows between the pavement, piers, and plants — from snails and bees to water creatures, birds, and wild herbs.
Afterwards, you’re guaranteed to see the nature around you with fresh eyes.

About this safari: Nature treasure hunt

With a treasure map, we go on an adventure at De Ceuvel. Along the way, we discover hidden treasures and learn about flowers, leaves, and plants. At the end of the safari, we craft our own nature crowns from everything we have collected: we are festively crowned as nature kings and queens to celebrate nature together.

About the guide: Jana Bickert

As a guide and youth worker, I love taking children and young people on imaginative journeys. I combine playful learning with creative methods such as storytelling, art, and movement — to spark curiosity and create space for exploration.

Info for parents and guardians

For this safari, we start and stay at De Ceuvel. Please arrive on time.

Children participate under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult. It is not allowed to leave your child unattended: as a parent or guardian, you remain responsible for your child.

Parents are very welcome to join: the safaris are fun and educational for all ages. Prefer to wait? We will provide free coffee and tea. From 12:00, Café de Ceuvel will also be open.

Can’t make it after all? Please cancel via tessa@deceuvel.nl so someone else can join in your place.

Do you have questions or a fun idea for De Ceuvel? Contact program maker Tessa via tessa@deceuvel.nl