Children's Holiday Camps

Children's Holiday Camps

Wilderness Foundation UK

Children who love the outdoors and want nature-based, child-led play during the school holidays.

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  • Ages 5–14 · Reception–Year 9
  • Mon 26 to Fri 30 Oct 2026
  • Chatham Green, Essex
  • By the day

About this programme

The Wilderness Foundation UK, a charity, runs outdoor holiday day camps at its Chatham Green education centre near Chelmsford, Essex. Rangers Camps for primary-age children aged 5 to 11 run 10am to 3pm with mostly child-led nature play such as den building, pond dipping and campfires, booked by the day on TryBooking at £44. Separate Neurodiversity Camps for ages 9 to 14 run in small groups of up to 8 for £80 per day, booked by emailing a form. Children bring a packed lunch and outdoor clothing.
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.
Type
Holiday Camp

By age

  • Wilderness Rangers Camps Ages 5–11: Outdoor nature play
  • Neurodiversity Camp Ages 9–14: Outdoor skills for neurodivergent children

Entry

Open to young people aged 5-11; no prior experience required (advance notice requested for additional supervision/SEN needs)

Dates and prices

  • October 2026 Wilderness Rangers Camps 5-11 Years

    Mon 26 to Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10am–3pm

    5 days, book any day

    £44 a day£220 for the week
  • Neurodiversity Holiday Camp (October 2026)

    Fri 30 Oct 2026, 10am–3pm

    1 day, book any day

    £80 a day£80 for 1 day

Choose your days

Days

5 days, the whole week, 10am–3pm

£220

Continue to book on TryBooking

You'll choose the same days on Wilderness Foundation UK's booking page.

Past dates (3)
  • Summer Week 3 · Mon 3 to Sat 8 Aug 2026 · £350Finished
  • Summer Week 2 · Mon 27 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2026 · £350Finished
  • Summer Week 1 · Mon 20 to Sat 25 Jul 2026 · £350Finished

Activities

bushcraft, fire-building, foraging, shelter-building, tracking, conservation, stargazing

Good to know

What to bring

  • Packed lunch, water bottle, change of clothes, wellies, sun cream and a hat.

Venue

Map of Wilderness Foundation Education Centre, Unit 2, Whitbreads Business Centre, Whitbreads Farm Lane, Chatham Green, Essex CM3 3FE

Wilderness Foundation Education Centre, Unit 2, Whitbreads Business Centre, Whitbreads Farm Lane, Chatham Green, Essex CM3 3FE

Nearest station: Beaulieu Park

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About Wilderness Foundation UK

Wilderness experiences and bushcraft camps — conservation, survival skills, and nature connection.

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