Ever wondered what it’s like to be a hamster in a ball? Well, here’s your chance to find out for yourself! Not for the faint hearted or those who suffer from motion sickness!
Race in pre-set teams to see who the fastest team is using the zorb balls as replay batons. Zorb games.
Session: 20230827-1400
Yoga
Suitable for all levels of experience, this is the chance to get in touch with your mind and body through the ancient practice of yoga. Leave the class feeling happier, glowing and restored.
Waterslide
Don’t be fooled – our 100m water slip n’ slide is not for dainty types! This pure-adrenalin slide down the Hollow Meadow in Adventure Valley should be ridden STRICTLY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Voguing
You will learn the 5 elements of vogue, in vogue femme style. Make your vogue a sexy, feminine and confident way to communicate! Get ready for smart and funny exercises, choreos, improvisation, combos, 10s, battles…… everything you need to slay the Balls!
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?
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 our (OLYMPIC STANDARD) trampolines 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!
Terrarium Making
Join us to make your own miniature self-watering garden in a glass jar. Learn the history of Terrariums, how to care for them and the ideal plants to fill them with. You will be provided with everything you need to create your own little ecosystem, we will have a range of plants for you to choose from including Fittonia, Ivy and Moss, as well as a sealable glass jar with a cork lid. We will guide you through creating your own Terrarium which will be all yours to take home at the end of the session.
You will leave with a care guide for your terrarium, a bag to take it away in and all the info you need to make more terrariums in the future!
Stunts
Learn how to recreate your favourite action movie chase scene on our new stunt rig, complete with airbag. We are bringing new levels of fun; jumping, falling, dodging, vaulting, climbing, balancing and of course flips and tricks throughout every workshop.
Survival Skills
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness?
Stop Motion Animation
The animation technique behind some of the world’s best loved films, like Wallace & Gromit, Nightmare Before Christmas and Fantastic Mr Fox. You will be taught how to storyboard and create your own short film using modelling clay and other materials, in front of a green screen or your own created backdrop.
Sign Language
Learn the basics of British Sign Language. You will be able to sign your name, sign the date, how old you are, how you are feeling, plus colours. Also, you’ll learn to sign a well known song!
Screen Printing
Learn expert screen printing techniques whilst printing your own Wildfire shirt. You can buy a tshirt or tote bag at Camp from Wildkind Stores, or bring your own to print.
Scavenger Hunt
You’ll need the eyes of a hawk, the stealth of a squirrel, the stubbornness of a badger and the wiley skills of a fox to scavenge all the hidden goodies in order to win this woodland hunt.
Rifle Shooting
Shooting at 15-20 metre targets with 177 break barrel rifles, open and telescopic sights.
Quad Biking
Drive around the beautiful Wildkind Forest paths on a quad bike. Ride through the different terrains and prepare to get muddy as you ride a pre-set oval circuit between 400 and 500 metres around Camp.
Pinhole Cameras
Make your own camera from recycled objects found around the site! Then develop the images using plants from around the camp. Each participant will build thier own pin-hole camera, make it light tight and ready for use. They will then make a couple of image exposures onto photographic paper using their camera and develop the paper prints in a plant-based low toxicity developer.
Pétanque
With dexterity and strategy in play, who will be the pétanque champion?!
Pennant Flag 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. (20 people can join at a time).
Origami
The Japanese art of paper folding, Origami, is not only an artistic and ancient practise, it has also been shown to promote relaxation and creative thinking. It helps the brain to quieten and facilitates a calmer emotional state. In this workshop you will build up from the basics of origami to create your very own patrol animals, along with other beautiful forest-themed paper sculptures.
Onewheel
The UK premiere workshop of this incredibly exciting new equipment from the USA. Be one of the first people ever on this island to try this futuristic board, not too dissimilar to the hoverboards from Back to the Future. Learn the basics of how to balance and manouvre on the board before making your way around a course on the field.
Nipple Tassels
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.
Nerf Battles
Enjoy the thrill and slide your way to victory in an epic multiplayer Nerf battle experience, set across a vast battlefield. Tag your opponents and get that victory royal!
Mountain Boarding
An exciting new addition for 2023! Imagine snowboarding, but on a grassy hill with 4×4 wheeled boards. Learn the basics on gentle slopes and if you pick it up fast, you can work your way up to trying ramps and tricks!
Mask Making
Want to really show off your Patrol dedication? Whether you’re a Badger, Squirrel, Fox or Hawk, our mask making workshops will help you transform yourself into your spirit animal ready for the night’s wild woodland parties. Our crafty leaders will be on hand to help you get creative in personalising your design. (20 people can join at a time).
Marbling
Learn the basics of water marbling, such as how to prepare the water with a thickening agent, choose the colors from natural or synthetic dyes, and manipulate the designs with brushes, combs, or needles. Experiment with different techniques and effects, such as swirls, flowers, or abstract shapes and take home your own unique water marbled artwork.
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.
Landscape Painting
Channel your inner Bob Ross, in this creative watercolour class. Our charismatic leader will teach you how to think outside the box, and put your own personality and imagination into creating a landscape scene.
Kite Building
Why do kites fly and how can we make them fly even better? By learning about the forces which create flight and how to use the right materials. By the end of this session you will all know why a kite needs a Bridle Point, Cross Spar and Tail, and you will learn how to find its centre of gravity. Put all this learning together into making a great kite design of your own to fly in the fields.
Ice Bathing
Curious about how Wim Hof does it? Our expert practitioner will give you a short intro to breath and ice, before starting a 30 minute breath class. This will get you into a deep state of relaxation to prepare you for the ice. You will then be submreged in the ice bath, at a pace and length of time that suitable for you. After this you will do some short exercises to warm the body, whilst you ride that dopamine high.