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CAMP ECO
SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS
£35 per day, £40 for Friday with lunch included or £155 for all five days
10:00-15:30
Tutors: Polly Whyte & Jonathon Huet
10:00-15:30
Tutors: Polly Whyte & Jonathon Huet
ABOUT THE CAMP
A new summer day camp for 8-12 year olds running a theme daily around Nature Connection and experiential sustainability.
Come and have fun in the woods with a maximum group size of 10 children learning to appreciate and respect their environment: create shelter, forage and grow food, tap into natural creativity, use hand tools and learn mind calming exercises all in our beautiful, secure woodland near Peterfield in Hampshire.
Come and have fun in the woods with a maximum group size of 10 children learning to appreciate and respect their environment: create shelter, forage and grow food, tap into natural creativity, use hand tools and learn mind calming exercises all in our beautiful, secure woodland near Peterfield in Hampshire.
Monday - Art & Craft escape to the woods with guest tutor, Richard Andrews, truly immersing you in the wonderful world of trees and unleashing your personal and group creativity. Activities to include tree spirits, mandalas, bracelets, watches, pendants, mini fibre basket/box, willow platters.
Tuesday - Shelter learn not only how to shelter effectively from all weathers, but also about different natural building materials and the beasties they protect you from. We will track wild animals, identify mini beasts and also dip in the pond. Other activities to include shelter building, tarp rigging and knot tying, sand bag arch.
Wednesday - Tools a whole day dedicated to tool use. Start small and work your way up to using hand tools appropriate to your age. Hand drills, whittling, bow saws, spades, forks, catapults, mallets, and even fire lighting.
Thursday - Food from permaculture and forest gardening to foraging and tending our polytunnels, learn the process of growing your own and take home your own sowed pot of herbs. You may also get the chance to make fertiliser, and how to know your spinach from your kale.
Friday - Connection & Community the final day will bring us all together to celebrate the week with a campfire cooked lunch as well as reflecting on our connective experiences in the woodland. Jonathon Huet will lead the group on a guided meditation and practice the art of the sit spot and forest bathing. A calm and joyful day to end the week.
Tuesday - Shelter learn not only how to shelter effectively from all weathers, but also about different natural building materials and the beasties they protect you from. We will track wild animals, identify mini beasts and also dip in the pond. Other activities to include shelter building, tarp rigging and knot tying, sand bag arch.
Wednesday - Tools a whole day dedicated to tool use. Start small and work your way up to using hand tools appropriate to your age. Hand drills, whittling, bow saws, spades, forks, catapults, mallets, and even fire lighting.
Thursday - Food from permaculture and forest gardening to foraging and tending our polytunnels, learn the process of growing your own and take home your own sowed pot of herbs. You may also get the chance to make fertiliser, and how to know your spinach from your kale.
Friday - Connection & Community the final day will bring us all together to celebrate the week with a campfire cooked lunch as well as reflecting on our connective experiences in the woodland. Jonathon Huet will lead the group on a guided meditation and practice the art of the sit spot and forest bathing. A calm and joyful day to end the week.
WHAT TO BRING
- Outdoor clothing including waterproofs if necessary & sturdy footwear. Closed toe shoes are essential even in warm weather due to the possibility of ticks.
- A bag containing your named water bottle and packed lunch every day except Friday where lunch will be provided.
- A spare set of clothes is recommended.
- A smile.
ABOUT THE TUTORS
Polly Whyte is a crafter and an outdoor instructor. She is also an experienced and passionate level 3 Forest School Leader and runs her own group in Southampton as well as our Wood Mouse Forest School pre-school at the Sustainability Centre. Polly has been working outdoors with children and adults for more than a decade and particularly relishes a challenging tarp rig. She is also Courses Manager at the Sustainability Centre.
Jonathon Huet is a woodsman, naturalist and bushcraft instructor. He has extensive experience of running outdoor courses and of working with a range of people for a variety of reasons. From those with learning difficulties who may be wishing to improve confidence and attention, to those simply wishing to learn a new skill or strengthen a team. Jonathon is a dynamic, creative, professional storyteller and speaker who has Teacher Training in Bushcraft, and holds qualifications in Woodcraft and Expedition Leadership. He also loves a good forage.
www.walkwithtrees.com
Jonathon Huet is a woodsman, naturalist and bushcraft instructor. He has extensive experience of running outdoor courses and of working with a range of people for a variety of reasons. From those with learning difficulties who may be wishing to improve confidence and attention, to those simply wishing to learn a new skill or strengthen a team. Jonathon is a dynamic, creative, professional storyteller and speaker who has Teacher Training in Bushcraft, and holds qualifications in Woodcraft and Expedition Leadership. He also loves a good forage.
www.walkwithtrees.com
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You can get 20% discount on accommodation when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us
