Winter Bushcraft Camp
(2 days)
Looking for a (winter) holiday camp in Oxford?
It’s not just learning bushcraft skills. The real experience is being immersed in nature. Being part of a fun and supportive team. And growing character and confidence.
For ages 9 to 13yrs.
Camp Dates 2024/25:
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th October 2024 - BOOK NOW
Thursday 20th - Friday 21st February 2025 - BOOK NOW
KEY INFO
Parents can drop-off children from 9.00am at Hill End Outdoor Education Centre (Eynsham Rd, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9NJ)
Activities begin at 9.15am - with registration and warm up game
Each day ends at 3.00pm
Price - £140 for the 2 days (which includes all the equipment, cooking food and experienced instructors)
Sibling discount - Enjoy £6 off per child when you book in 2 or more of your children
Group size - We only take up to 18 participants, which ensures a friendly and supportive team energy
LOCATION
Camp location is Hill End Outdoor Education Centre (Eynsham Rd, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9NJ). There’s parking and toilets (but no dogs allowed on site).
You will spot our adventure van with logo.
OVERVIEW
Every day is a new adventure:
We focus on practical skills - covering 7 areas:
Fire lighting
Shelter building
Cooking outdoors
Using tools
Knots
Nature knowledge
Navigation
Every day, the children take on team survival scenarios - so everyone is fully active throughout.
A typical day might see them prepare a fire; bake bread; whittle a ‘butter spreader’; and finish with a team orienteering challenge around the 63 acres of forest and meadows.
On the final day, the team will put all their new skills to the test for their National Outdoor Learning Award - they get a certificate and cool badge.
“Such a professional and well run camp. Meeting new friends, working as a team to problem solve and take part in games. Would highly recommend.”
— Penny C
FAQs
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Experienced and qualified instructors
Facilities on site
Bushcraft equipment and perishables (like camp food)
National Outdoor Learning Award
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Wear comfy (warm) clothing.
Bring a waterproof jacket (and trousers if you have them)
Boots or wellies.
Bring a day bag with:
a spare warm layer
packed lunch
snacks & drink
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This is rare, but if the weather is damp and cold, we find that the activities warm you up and participants soon forget about it. A waterproof jacket should be enough. The kids may also receive a well-deserved hot chocolate and enjoy the fire for extra warmth under a large group tarpaulin.