WOLF PACK year programme FOR BOYS (13-16 YRS)
“This is an amazing experience which not only helps boost your child’s confidence, it will give them a life changing experience which they will never forget, getting up close to nature in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. It is also led by a really impressive set of outdoor education leaders who clearly know exactly what they are doing. It is a great investment in your boy’s future.”
-Ed, Parent
event Profile
Date
APR-SEPT / oct
price
£1295
Location
dartmoor & south devon
event type
youth mentoring
Age Range
13-16 yrs
Overview
What is Wolf Pack?
The ‘Wolf Pack’ programme recognises that boys of a certain age need challenges, adventures, risks and role-models. Our programme, this year delivered across 5 modules, facilitates a group of young men on a journey of discovery. Our aim is to make the most of what the natural world can offer with an exciting programme of meaningful activity that will develop skills, confidence and leadership potential.
We invite you to come and learn some new skills, expand your awareness, develop yourself, make new friends, tackle challenges, have some great fun, be surrounded by the power of nature, and maybe take an important step or two on the road towards manhood.
Participants will have the opportunity to get close to nature, to relax, grow up a bit, discover more about themselves, and be energised and inspired by some quality time out in the wilds of the Westcountry!
Where will we be?
The adventure begins with a walkabout on Dartmoor, travels the Dart river by Canadian canoe from Totnes towards the sea, visits the wild coastline (around East Prawle to East Portlemouth), includes a walkabout on Dartmoor and completes with an adventure in the woods in the Dart Valley.
What will we be doing?
Our syllabus will include bushcraft, foraging, fishing, campcraft, nature awareness skills, hunting skills and a final Quest. There will be traditional stories told around the campfire, stargazing, games and focused dialogue, as well as just hanging out together in the peace and beauty of the wildwood, moor, beach and river valley.
How will the camp be?
This is a relatively small programme – typically for between 8-12 boys. This encourages the group to gel and helps the participants to feel supported and develop a sense of community.
What is included?
All food and equipment is provided on these events.
Programme Dates:
This is a multi module programme, this year we have included 5 modules scheduled between April and October as follows:
- 14-17 April – The Moor
- 26-28 May – The Coast
- 28-30 July – The River
- 28-31 Aug – The Moor
- 27-29 Oct – The Forest
£1295 for the 5 module programme
*WildWise Enterprises CiC, our not-for-profit community organisation, aims to part fund up to 50% of 2 standard fee places subject to the economy of the programme i.e. assuming we meet our minimum in terms of full fee paying places. NB Concessions will be awarded based on (and with evidence of) financial need. Please get in touch if this is of interest.
Meet the Leader /Q&A event in January
To find out more about the programme we are offering a Meet the Leader/Q&A online event on Wed 8th Jan @ 6pm for parents/boys. You can register for that here. If you cannot make that date you might wish to complete a booking enquiry form to submit a question and/or to request access to a recording which we will make available afterwards.
What's Included
- 5-module rite of passage programme
- bushcraft / survival skills activities & nature based outdoor games
- personal challenges in a safe and supported environment
- all necessary field equipment
- all main meals & refreshments
- time immersed in nature, away from devices
Essential Information
Sam Kouzarides
Sam was home educated and spent most of his childhood exploring and learning in nature. After studying Conservation Sam worked as a ranger for the National Trust where he developed his passion for outdoor education. Supported and inspired by training in the Art of Mentoring with the 8 Shields Institute, and WildWise ’s Outdoor Leadership Foundation (years 1 and 2), Sam’s work includes teaching at Acorns Learning, nature connection mentoring, running bushcraft and nature connection events; conservation work and tree surgery. Sam works with a healthy combination of playful energy and a relaxed and easy manner and likes nothing more than a good adventure.
Richard Loizou
Richard is a qualified Forest School Leader and regularly leads events and camps for WildWise. He has a particular interest working with young people. He also work with adults, facilitating processes with a view to personal and social change. Richard also works at Acorns school in Denbury in Devon.
Prior to this Richard was a Land Based Learning Facilitator for Embercombe which included working on week long residential camps with children aged eight to eighteen. Richard’s passions include making things out of reclaimed or natural materials, dancing, cycling and wild swimming.
Full joining instructions including a kit list will be provided before each module. In general that may include:
- A tent and sleeping gear (sleeping bag/mat/blanket) NB Tents may be hired on request
- Rucksack & dry bag
- Headtorch, torch & spare batteries
- Clothes for all weathers – waterproof outers recommended plus lots of layers & spares
- Warm hat & gloves
- Sturdy footwear including walking boots, wellies and trainers
- Notebook & pen
This programme takes place at several locations including our wild riverside site located near Newbridge on Dartmoor, the River Dart from Totnes and the coastline of South Devon near East Prawle.
Full joining instructions will be provided before each module. The approximate location of our Dartmoor site (which is the venue for the first module) is indicated in the map below.
All main meals & refreshments are included. You may wish to bring snacks & any luxury foods.
Click here to instantly reserve a place for your boy with a £150 deposit.
If you have any questions complete a booking form here.
Notes:
- This is a 5 module programme. To ensure best value and benefit to participants we ask for a commitment to the whole programme so please check all the dates work before signing up.
- Client cancellations & refunds: We are unable to offer refunds or credits under any circumstances for client cancellations or no shows or where participants drop out of the programme.