About this season
A hybrid animated and live-action children's show about mindfulness and nature. The show features Scout, a curious mouse who leads the Gumboot Kids through a series of clues that take them outdoors to solve nature mysteries.
Episodes (20)
1. The Case of the Friendly Sweater-Maker
Aired 11 May 2018
After a long walk, Scout is grateful for his warm sweater! But where did it come from? The Gumboot Kids use several different senses to find the friendly sweater-maker.
2. The Case of the See-Through Stone
Aired 18 May 2018
While out on a walk, Scout discovers a rock that is see-through. But how can rocks be see-through? As Scout and the Gumboot Kids work on this mystery, they discover that rocks can come in different colours.
3. The Case of the Field of Gifts
Aired 25 May 2018
After receiving a gift from a friend, Scout sends the Gumboot Kids to a field to find a plant that gives gifts. But how can a plant give gifts?
4. The Case of the Dusty Bathers
Aired 1 June 2018
While on his morning walk, Scout discovers an animal bathing in the dust. What could it be? The Gumboot Kids venture into a range to find the dusty bathers.
5. The Case of the Prickly Vegetable
Aired 8 June 2018
In some places, it is very hot and dry. Scout finds a prickly vegetable. What is it? The Gumboot Kids travel to a desert to solve this mystery.
6. The Case of the Knocking Neighbour
Aired 15 June 2018
Scout is woken up from his nap by a knocking neighbour. What could it be? The Gumboot Kids will have to look closely at the trees in the forest to find the answer.
7. The Case of the Happy Hummer
Aired 22 June 2018
Scout meets a creature that spits when it’s mad and hums when it’s happy! What kind of animal could this happy hummer be? The Gumboot Kids will soon learn that there are many ways this creature can express itself and that it is important to communicate how each of us feel.
8. The Case of the Sugary Tree
Aired 29 June 2018
Scout has a sweet treat prepared for Daisy. He got it from the sugary tree. But how can a tree be sugary? The Gumboot Kids follow Scout’s clues to answer that question and savour the journey of discovery.
9. The Case of the Story Rock
Aired 6 July 2018
While in a valley, Scout unearths a story rock and sends the Gumboot Kids to figure out what it is. After putting the clues together, the Gumboot Kids discover that nature has marvelous stories to share if they’re willing to dig for it!
10. The Case of the Lucky Glitter
Aired 13 July 2018
After discovering some lucky glitter, Scout sends the Gumboot Kids to find out what it is. They will have to use diligence and perseverance if they are going to find the reward they seek on this adventure.
11. The Case of the Soothing Shrub
Aired 20 July 2018
Scout finds a plant that makes him feel calm. The Gumboot Kids set out to find this soothing shrub and soon learn that nature has a way of helping us through our sense of smell.
12. The Case of the Mooing Milkshake-Maker
Aired 27 July 2018
Scout comes back from a farm after meeting a mooing milkshake maker. What is it? The Gumboot Kids put the clues together and learn that these milkshake-makers are unique, just like them.
13. The Case of the Magic Mud
Aired 3 August 2018
While on a walk, Scout comes across magic mud. He sends the Gumboot Kids on an adventure to find this mud and the Gumboot Kids discover how creative they can be when they don’t have to worry about getting dirty.
14. The Case of the Upstream Swimmer
Aired 10 August 2018
While on a nature walk, Scout discovers an upstream swimmer. Armed with three clues, the Gumboot Kids go searching for this inspiring animal.
15. The Case of the Crackling Sky
Aired 17 August 2018
Scout sees a cracking sky. With three clues, the Gumboot Kids look for the source of this mysterious flash in the sky.
16. The Case of the Blissful Back Swimmers
Aired 24 August 2018 • 5 min
After seeing blissful back swimmers, Scout sends the Gumboot Kids onto a boat to look for them.
17. The Case of the Swooping Sandwich-Snatcher
Aired 31 August 2018
Scout and Daisy’s picnic gets interrupted by a swooping sandwich-snatcher. What could have snatched their food? The Gumboot Kids set out to find the answer and learn a few things about feeding animals along the way!
18. The Case of the Masked Mischief Maker
Aired 7 September 2018
Scout sends the Gumboot Kids to find the masked mischief maker. What could it be? They soon learn that creatures sometimes do things that bother us, but often, are just trying to feed their families.
19. The Case of the Singing Ocean
Aired 14 September 2018
While walking along the beach, Scout hears what sounds like the ocean singing. How could the ocean be singing? The Gumboot Kids must get on a boat to solve this mystery!
20. The Case of the Underground River
Aired 21 September 2018
While exploring in nature, Scout discovers an underground river! But how can a river run underground? The Gumboot Kids will have to bring their flashlights if they are going to solve this mystery.