Wilderness Foundation UK
Wilderness Youth Camp
Children who love the outdoors and want nature-based, child-led play during the school holidays.
Chatham Green, Essex Ages 8–16 Summer From £250 / week4.5 (0 reviews)
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Key Facts
- Ages
- 8–16
- Language
- English
- Nearest Station
- Beaulieu Park
Trust & Accreditations
First Aid Trained
About This Programme
The Wilderness Foundation UK runs nature-based children's holiday camps in Essex, where days are child-led and built around activities such as den building, bug hunting, imaginative play and building with natural materials. Ranger Camps at the Chatham Green education centre are for ages 5 to 11, Neurodiversity Camps for ages 9 to 14, and Wilderness Forest Camps at the Mann Wood site near Great Leighs for secondary-age 11 to 16 year olds. The camps are run by the Wilderness Foundation, a registered charity focused on connecting young people with nature.
- Schedule
- Child-led outdoor day camps with den building, bug hunting, natural-materials crafts and imaginative play; Ranger Camps run Monday to Thursday over the summer holidays.
Admission Requirements
Open to young people aged 5-11; no prior experience required (advance notice requested for additional supervision/SEN needs)
Activities
bushcraftfire-buildingforagingshelter-buildingtrackingconservationstargazing
Sessions & Pricing
Summer Week 2
1 week27 Jul 2026 – 1 Aug 2026
10:00:00 – 15:00:00
£350
Summer Week 1
1 week20 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026
10:00:00 – 15:00:00
£350
Summer Week 3
1 week3 Aug 2026 – 8 Aug 2026
10:00:00 – 15:00:00
£350
Ready to Register?
Phone: 0300 123 3073Email: education@wildernessfoundation.org.uk
Logistics
Kit List
Packed lunch, water bottle, change of clothes, wellies, sun cream and a hat.
About Wilderness Foundation UK
Wilderness experiences and bushcraft camps — conservation, survival skills, and nature connection.
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