Wild Play Day (for 8-12 yrs)

Details

Set up camp for a day of wildness in the woods at TCV Skelton Grange...

Activities will vary from session to session - but past Wild Playdays have included:

Wide games, shelter building, fire lighting, campfire cooking, field games, hammock making, wild food walks, woodwork crafts, string making, bows and arrows, stalking and tracking, pyro-carving, and charcoal making.

The cost per child is £30 (+ VAT and Eventbrite booking fee) and includes a day of outdoor games and bushcraft activities led by experienced leaders.

Sessions run from 10am - 4pm.

Please bring a packed lunch for the day.

"The kids really enjoy their days - it is great for them to have a whole day outdoors learning new skills."

"It is a wonderful opportunity to try new activities in a supportive and stimulating environment. 'J' found the adults inspiring, and can't wait to come back!"

If you have any questions, contact the Skelton Grange Team on 0113 2430815 or [email protected]. 

If the date you want to book onto is 'SOLD OUT' then please contact us - if there are enough requests we will endeavour to arrange another session during the same holiday period.

All proceeds support the charitable work of The Conservation Volunteers at Skelton Grange Environment Centre.

We are currently reviewing the activities to ensure that they can be distanced and COVID safe whenever possible. Measures we have in place include:

• Small group sizes

• Focus on outdoor activity whenever possible

• One group or activity on site per day

• Experienced, knowledgeable group leaders

• Lots of hand wash and sanitiser!

• If you have any other questions about this please get in touch - our full risk assessments will also be available.

• Government guidance for parents and carers of children attending out of school settings can be found here.

FAQs

Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Your child must be between the ages of 8-12 years due to legal requirements regarding supervision.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

We have plenty of free parking and disabled parking available at the front of the centre.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. But please be ready to tell us who will be collecting your child at the end of the day.

When is the collection time?

4 pm.

Note: We are aware that the pandemic is still sometimes resulting in more uncertainty than usual. If we do need to cancel for any reason, any bookings will be refunded.

Event Host

TCV Skelton Grange