What is the aim of the camp?

This camp aims to give one parent/carer the opportunity to enjoy special ‘ring-fenced’ time with their child/children to enjoy a range of fun & challenging bushcraft and survival skills activities in a beautiful private woodland location on Dartmoor.

What will we be doing?

The syllabus this weekend sets the participants up with enjoyable, achievable but challenging tasks in a convivial camp atmosphere. You will be learning about the natural environment and a number of tools and skills you need to survive and thrive outdoors. 

How will the camp be?

This is a relatively small and friendly camp. Expect to learn some amazing new things, have a good craic around the campfire, make new connections and spend meaningful parent & child/ren bonding time out in a beautiful wildwood setting. There will also be time for some potent stories around the campfire, pertinent to the parent/carer:child relationship.

Detailed aims:

• to give one parent/carer the opportunity to enjoy special ‘ring-fenced’ time with their child/children 
• to learn new practical bushcraft & campcraft skills through a wide variety of challenges and fun activities
• to deepen your relationship to nature and breed a new confidence to continue to discover it for yourselves.
• most of all, to deliver a hugely enjoyable and memorable experience for all!

What’s Included:

• Activity programme including any fieldcraft equipment
• Evening meals and simple breakfasts
• Refreshments / hot & cold drinks

What to bring:

• Tent & sleeping gear (bag, mat, pillow & blanket)
• Torch, lantern, water bottle
• Food for 2 x lunches

Location:

This event takes place at a private woodland site on Dartmoor. The wood can be reached from the B3212 between Exeter and Moretonhampstead or the A382 between Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. The approximate location is shown below on the map. Full joining instructions including directions will be emailed to you after booking once the event is confirmed.

See further details on the practicalities in the Essentials section below including how to reserve a place.