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Nature Based Sessions
Based in Aongatete, Bay of Plenty, NZ.
Wild and Wonderful Camp 5
Thu, 30 Jul
|Weston Fishing Lake Wood
Wild and Wonderful adventures for your child this summer!
Time & Location
30 Jul 2020, 9:30 am
Weston Fishing Lake Wood, Weston, Hitchin SG4 7BY, UK
About the event
Our Wild and Wonderful day camps are all about getting children out in nature; playing, exploring, being hands on, doing risky play and having fun!Â
We follow the children's interests and although we have plenty of activities, crafts and games 'up our sleeves' we do not arrive with a set plan of an activity that every child will do. Instead we tailor each day camp to what the children that day want and need, understanding that not all of the children will want to do the same thing. They are encouraged to come up with games and activities using their own imagination and interests and we have an abundance of fabulous natural resources in the woodland teamed with some popular other items such as the hammocks, swing, tools, craft materials etc.Â
Examples of previous activities;
Making bow and arrows
Using tools to make boats, necklaces, medals, mallet, swords, animals... the list goes on!
Den building and knot tying
Fire building and fire safety
Tree climbing and slacklining
Playing in the mud kitchen, mud sliding, bog making and other mud fun!
Campfire cooking (damper bread, marshmallow smores, pancakes, drop scones!)
Nature crafts (weaving, jewellery making, flower/leaf crafts. clay, hobby horses and other projects)
Outdoor yoga
Natural clay making
Opportunities for mindfulness
Making habitats or food for living things
Activities for fostering nature connection
Wildlife spotting and much more
Please note, the time on the event information (9:30-4pm) is the time for the full day camp. We have different time slots available depending on the age of your child. Please make sure you book the correct ticket for the age of your child;Â
For children aged 5 to 9 years old - 9:30am-4:00pm and cost £35.Â
For children aged 3-5 year olds* -  9:30-1:30pm which cost £ 25.Â
*If you have one child under 5 and one over 5 but want them both to attend a half day, please get in touch to discuss this possibility as there are limited morning spaces available.Â
 We will be releasing the tickets in two lots. 1st half of the spaces in March. 2nd half of the spaces in April. Â
Kit List
The sessions are 100% outdoors, rain or shine! We have tarpaulins we put up and have some natural shelter however the children must be dressed appropriately so are ready for all weathers! There is no such thing as bad weather... just bad clothing!
The children must bring:
Waterproof trousers and jacket/suit
Wellingtons or waterproof shoes
Packed lunch with a water bottle (we provide snacks, a hot drink and something the children make on the fire, we do not provide lunch).
Complete change of clothes in a small backpack (long sleeved/legs to protect from bites, stings etc and two pairs of socks!)Â
It is always colder in the woods than the forecast temperature due to the natural shade from the trees so children must bring layers. This also helps protect them from stings, mosquito/tick bites and grazes etc.
BookingÂ
Book online and ensure you have filled out a registration form for your child. Once you have booked, you will be sent some additional information, including a full kit list, directions to the site and some information for your child.Â
We have sibling discounts (10%) on individual camp bookings, some multi booking discount tickets or individual camp tickets.
Cancellations
In the event of very high winds or stormy weather, the session may need to be cancelled as it is not safe to carry out sessions in these conditions. You will be contacted as soon as possible to let you know and you will be refunded.Â
Unfortunately due to planning and staffing requirements once you have bought your ticket, is it non refundable/exchangeable. Thank you for your understanding.
Tickets
One Child Ticket aged 5 to 9
This ticket gives one child (aged 5 to 9) a place on the camp on 30/7/20
£35.00Sold OutSibling Ticket (5-9 year olds)
Two sibling tickets (children must be aged 5 to 9)
£63.00Sold OutOne child (aged 3 to 5)AM SLOT
This ticket gives on child aged 3 to 5 a space on our day camp from 9:30-1:30pm on 30/7/20
£25.00Sold Out
This event is sold out