Feeling the need for a bit of TLC after taking on some activities, or need some help getting those kid-carrying knots out of your shoulders? Why not book a Wellness Treatment to put the spring back in your step? Our session options include a head, neck and shoulder massage (20mins) or a full body massage (50mins)
Session: 20230903-1430
Wood Whittling
An important skill that helped our ancestors survive. The great thing about whittling wood is that little skill is required to start and once you immerse yourself into it you can become obsessed with what you can create next..
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!
Ukulele
This activity is primarily aimed at complete beginners to give an introduction to playing the ukulele, but anybody is welcome to join – although those who already play may find it a bit basic. We are aiming at playing and singing tunes by the end of the session, and ukuleles can be borrowed for the hour, or players can bring their own.
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.
Swing Dancing
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.
Stilt Walking
Get to grips with the surprisingly ancient art of stilt walking in this introductory class. Our circus professionals will teach you the basics with a range of different height stilts, to work your way up, depending on how balanced and brave you’re feeling.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
*Please meet at the Playing Fields Meeting Point 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!
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.
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.
Rifle Shooting
Shooting at 15-20 metre targets with 177 break barrel rifles, open and telescopic sights.
Raft Building
*Please meet at the Playing Fields Meeting Point 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.
Pole Dancing
Move over J-Lo, it’s our turn to have a go on the pole. You will learn cool tricks, flexibility moves, small routines, spins and fun moves. Suitable for beginners and all levels of fitness and strength.
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).
Orienteering
Enjoy a pleasant walk in the Wildkind Forest and learn how to use a map and compass. You’ll be fully briefed and then you can seek out the rendezvous points by finding your bearings and the compass will no longer be a mystery.
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).
Metal Jewellery Making
Using various styles of metal-work, with hammers and saws, create your own unique piece of copper jewellery. Learn how to texturise and shape the copper into whatever you would like to adorn yourself (or others!) with.
Macrame
Become a confident macrame maker as we guide you through a fun workshop to learn the techniques of basic knots to make a plant hanger, which you will be able to take away with you.
Lipsync Battles
Learn the foundations of lipsync as a playful and competitive artform, or face the potential of having to sashay away…
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.
Jiu Jitsu
This class will be focused on teaching both the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a few useful aerobic exercises in order to optimize your performance in the sport. This is not only ideal for learning self defense and having fun, but also a good confidence builder for all aspects of your life.
Japanese Sword Fighting
Release your inner Ninja with the informative introduction to the Samurai sword. Equipped with a full size wooden sword, you’ll learn drawing, cutting, unarmed and armed defence and test your newfound sword skills with a partner.
Flying Trapeze
Test your nerve by learning the death defying skills of the flying trapeze! This classic circus art is all about taking a risk, being in the moment and acting on instinct. Not one for the faint of heart – you’ll need to be able to squash any fear of heights in order to fly high above the Wildkind Forest!
Firelighting
We will take you back in time on a journey to your primitive origins, on a quest to re-discover our ancient connection to fire.
Film-making & Editing
Select your movie-crew and choose a film style from one of 4 directors; Wes Anderson, The Cohen Bros, Jane Campion and Ridley Scott as our teachers guide you through two fast-paced introductions to camera and sound and script and directing. You’ll need to pull together your script, set, costumes and props before returning to the editing suite to learn how to finesse your final film ready for screening.
Crazy Golf
Try your hand at our vintage 9 hole golf course.
Crossbow Shooting
Ready, aim fire! Use skill and precision to beat your opponents in this crossbow target challenge as you learn to shoot a weapon that was outlawed across Europe.
Climbing Wall
Test your bravery and challenge vertigo by tackling our 4 climbing walls of varying heights and difficulties. Don’t forget to take in the view at the top!
30ft high with 4 climbing stations. All are of different degrees of difficulty. We also do a blindfold challenge and speed challenge.
Bug Hotel Building
It’s a bugs life! Discover the importance of bug habitats and create your own bug hotels using natural and recycled materials