Fly amongst the trees and see the Wildkind Forest from the air! You will (weather dependent) go on a tethered flight in a hot air balloon, around 20 feet high, get a birds-eye view of the surrounding Camp and glimpse through the trees.
Session: 20220828-0900
Improv Comedy
Improvisation is lots of fun AND fantastic for mental health and wellbeing, confidence and creativity. You’ll learn the meaning behind improv’s foundation principle of ‘Yes, And’, plus lots of fun group games and exercises. Come and make some new friends while you enjoy lots of laughs as a team!
Juggling
From juggling scarves, to juggling bean bags to finally juggling clubs. Learn the basics and move up levels as we teach you to successfully juggle! Each participant will get 3 x juggling scarves, 3 x juggling bean bags and 3 x juggling clubs to practice with.
Knitting
Learn to cast on and the basics of knitting as you make your very own knitted coaster. You will receive a set of needles and a ball of sheep’s wool to take home with you, so you can continue your knitting journey long after the session is done.
Krav Maga
Krav Maga, which means “hand-to-hand-combat” in Hebrew, is a self-defence system that was initially developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It consists of a wide combination of techniques sourced from various martial arts, combat sports and fighting systems. Krav Maga is known for its realistic fight training and its focus on real-world situations. The system we teach is one of the most modern and intelligent adaptations of Krav Maga to civilian life. In a safe and fun environment, you’ll learn how to respond to some of the most common street attacks.
Letter Press
Learn about traditional print-making techniques and print a personalised Camp Wildfire notebook and a string of handprinted Camp Wildfire bunting to decorate your tent.
Life Drawing
Try your hand at drawing the human body. Beginners welcome! We have a range of fun and mindful exercises designed to break down the barriers of self-doubt and allow you to unleash your inner creative spirit!
Macrame
Become a confident macrame maker as we guide you through a fun workshop to learn the techniques of basic knots to make a small wall hanging which you will be able to take away with you.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a workshop where you will take part in breathing and grounding exercises, create nature art and express gratitude. We will engage the senses and take notice of the nature that surrounds us. You will leave the session feeling calm and ready for your next wild adventure.
Mountain Biking
Follow the leader adventure on a trail around Camp and the Wildkind Forest.
Nipple Tassel Making
Create your own nipple tassels! A cheeky, sparkly activity guaranteed to make you giggle and bring a little bit of burlesque glamour into your weekend.
Choose from a wide selection of crystals, sequins and trimmings to create the ultimate booby decorations. Add your tassel of choice and you are ready to spin away!
Each workshop is 50 minutes and you will be provided with all the equipment needed to create a pair of working nipple tassels for you to take away and enjoy.
Parkour
Become your inner ninja as we guide you through a rapid 50 minute workshop to jump, swing, land and roll on our modular parkour academy.
Pennant Making
Make your very own, one-of-a-kind Camp souvenir – a beautiful felt pennant, to hang on your wall. Using felt (and templates if you need) you can cut and compose shapes and text to form your own motto, Patrol mantra or motif to remember your time at Camp Wildfire
Pétanque
With dexterity and strategy in play…who will be the Pétanque champion?!
Phytograms
Create a chemical reaction with the natural phenols held within plant matter to capture the spirit and essence of the plant directly onto photographic paper.
Pom Pom Making
Ever wondered how pom-poms are made? Learn how to make your very own pom-pom, the perfect festival accessory. It’s a relaxing activity that everyone is welcome to come to join.
You will create the stencil, pick the colours and get wrapping!
Primitive Pottery
Join us on a journey through the ancient process of making primitive clay pots and other clay items, like beads and pendants.
Quad Biking
Drive full-throttle around the beautiful Wildkind Forest paths on a quad bike. Speed through the different terrains and prepare to get muddy as you ride a pre-set oval circuit between 400 and 500 metres around Camp.
Raft Building
*Please meet at the site entrance for your transfer down to the lake at the time your activity starts*
Forget white water rafting…building and sailing your own raft is by far the more adventurous sport. Once our experienced instructors have shown you the ropes (and the barrels and poles), compete in teams to build the most seaworthy raft then sail it across the Wildkind Lake, without getting shipwrecked.
Rifle Shooting
Shooting at 15-20 metre targets with 177 break barrel rifles, open and telescopic sights.
Screen Printing
Learn expert screen printing techniques whilst printing your own Wildfire shirt in support of your patrol!
Shelter Building
Join us in the Wildkind Forest for a fun natural shelter building activity. Learn about the elements of survival, the importance of shelter building, things to be aware of when creating shelter in woodlands and the take time to construct an A-frame natural shelter.
Sign Language
You wil be able to sign your name, sign the date how old you are, how you are feeling and colours also be able to sign a well known song
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
*Please meet at the site entrance for your transfer down to the lake at the time your activity starts*
Walk on water. Who is going to fall? Captain your own paddleboard and experience the fun of the Wildkind Lake. Hold your paddle high like Poseidon as you master the water. You will learn to be a fearless paddler in a new aqua environment, boost your balancing skills and take part in fun wobble challenges!
Survival Skills
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness?
Swing Dance
Think you have two left feet? No fear, our wonderful Swing Dance teachers, experts in everything Swing, from the Charleston to Lindy Hop, will soon having you swinging through joyful dances from the 20s to the 50s. Even if you’re a total beginner, this energising and uplifting class will have you jumping through the steps and joining in our swing dance flash mobs in a jiffy.
Tai Chi Qigong
Tai Chi Qigong for everyone seeking stillness in motion.
Using ancient traditional techniques of visualising breathing and movement this will bring greater harmony and well-being to our greater self.
Tie Dye
Produce your own tie-dye creation with fashion designers. All dyes and equipment are provided. Bring a cotton garment to upcycle or purchase a t-shirt on site.
Trampolining
Can’t remember your seat drop from your full twist or your tuck jump from your pike? Then maybe it’s time to jump back on the trampoline and put that spring back in your step! Our expert coaches will give you a bouncy cardiovascular workout, scientifically proven to be good for you! Weight limit: 95kg
Tree Climbing
Marvel at an hour of safe, respectful tree climbing like no other.
Climb to our highest branch and ring the Cowbell of victory, scale the Chesterfield sofa for the best seat in or out of the house, hang out in a Sky-Pod tree tent, or swing around the wondrous canopy of our mighty climbing Beech to find out what other surprises are waiting up there.
Oh, did we mention there’s a deathslide?