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Wild Nights Out is an enchanting late summer 2 night family camp experience, nestled in the beautiful wilds of Devon
What is a Wild Nights Out camp?
Wild Nights Out is a unique two-night outdoor adventure designed to reconnect families with nature and each other! Set in a beautiful, secluded natural location, our spring camp offers a balance of adventure, relaxation, and immersive nature experiences for all ages. From exploring woodland and riverside to learning wilderness skills and enjoying fireside storytelling, WildWise provides a nurturing environment for families to bond while embracing the season’s renewal and beauty.
Who is it for?
Designed for families seeking a memorable adventure, this two-night escape invites you to unplug, reconnect, and immerse yourselves in nature’s rhythms. We welcome children of all ages to the camp however be aware that most of the skills activities will primarily be aimed at children of 6+ years. Younger children may still welcome to join in with parental supervision depending on the activity. We will adapt the programme where it is practical and safe to do so to make it as inclusive as possible.
What will we be doing?
Our experienced guides lead a variety of hands-on activities, including shelter-building, nature crafts, wildlife awareness, and campfire cooking. Families can also enjoy guided nature walks, mindfulness practices, and plenty of unstructured free time to explore, play, and unwind. With a focus on ecological awareness, celebration of spring, and shared family moments, WildWise Spring Awakening is an unforgettable experience where children and parents alike can rediscover the joy of being wild at heart.
What’s included?
What to bring?
Tent and camping/sleeping gear plus snacks. Read more about this in the Essentials section below.
About the venue
The event takes place at our wild meadow riverside site near Newbridge on Dartmoor. Being in a beautiful wild place, and off grid, on Dartmoor means there is no permanent infrastructure, electricity or running water. Structures are erected for the event and facilities are relatively basic. We provide shelter, kitchen, activity & toilet tents plus cold and hot water for drinking and washing. There are also permanent toilet facilities a few minutes away at Newbridge car park.
Fees
Cost: Adults £175 / Kids 5-15 yrs £95-£75 / Under 5s free
NB At check out, you have the option to pay for your tickets in full in advance OR you can opt to pay just a reservation deposit now, and the balance by one month before the camp.
Join us for an inspiring spring break that creates lasting memories, fosters new friendships, and deepens family connections to nature at this spectacular time of year.
Still to be confirmed. Likely to be Tom Wigston or Chris Salisbury…
Tom Wigston – Tom has spent over 25 years working in the outdoor and environmental education sector, enabling people of all ages to access the benefits that experiences in nature have to offer. Tom first trained as an Environmental Educator in North America and developed his skills as a facilitator and trainer through working for organisations back in the UK. Tom spent several years in a senior role with the Devon County Council Outdoor Service developing outdoor programmes, managing outdoor centres, and delivering training. He is a qualified teacher, Forest School leader and Bushcraft Instructor and carries several other outdoor leadership qualifications and accreditation. Tom has recently completed a master’s degree in education, pursuing his keen interest in the academic and philosophical exploration of outdoor learning and human-environment relationships.
Chris Salisbury: Chris founded WildWise in 1999 after many years working as an education officer for Devon Wildlife Trust. With a background in the theatre, a training in therapy and a career in environmental education he uses every creative means at his disposal to encourage people to enjoy and value the natural world. He has worked with Ray Mears and John Rhyder, Joseph Cornell and Steve van Metre, amongst many others. He is also a professional storyteller aka ‘Spindle Wayfarer’.
Full details including timings will be confirmed on booking. However generally our 2 night camps start with arrival from 5pm on day 1, formal start with supper at 7pm through to around 4pm on day 3
A full kit list will be included in the joining instructions issued after booking. However in general for our weekend camps you will need to bring:
This event takes place at our private riverside meadow site on Dartmoor.
Full joining instructions including directions will be made available after booking. In the meantime the approximate location is shown below.
The what3words location is ///extremes.skin.torso
Simple breakfasts, lunch and evening meals are provided. Hot and cold refreshments are available also throughout the day.
We recommend you bring snacks, any luxury foods you fancy plus food for any special diets.
NB we can cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free and offer dairy free drinks but for anything else you may need to cater or supplement what we provide. Please contact us to explore this further.
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