Real Adventure.
Real Learning.
Lifelong Impact.

We run unforgettable residential camps for students, packed with real outdoor adventure. From fire lighting to wildlife tracking, night hikes and survival skills, our camps are designed to spark curiosity, build resilience, and connect young people with the natural world. Our most popular option is a three-day, two-night camp, and we also offer expedition-style camps for older groups.

Whether it's a first night under canvas or a multi-day expedition, our residentials help young people step away from screens and step into the great outdoors.

What Makes Our Camps Stand Out

  • Safety First

    Safety is at the heart of everything we do. From risk assessments to staff training and site design, we have clear systems in place to ensure every student is well cared for throughout their stay. Teachers have full access to all relevant policies and guidance through our secure Teacher Portal.

  • An Exceptional Team

    Our instructors are the heartbeat of our camps. Many return year after year, bringing a wide range of skills, real-world outdoor experience, and a genuine passion for working with young people. They are approachable, engaging, fully qualified, and always focused on creating a safe and inspiring environment.

  • Purposeful Learning

    Our residential programmes strike the perfect balance of challenge and support. Students work together, try new skills, and develop confidence and independence in the outdoors. From lighting their first fire to navigating through the forest, every experience is hands-on, meaningful, and led by skilled mentors.

  • Quality You Can Trust

    We are proud to deliver an experience that feels both polished and personal. All of our equipment is high quality and regularly updated to keep everything running smoothly. We do not cut corners, because your students deserve the very best.

  • Food They'll Remember

    Mealtimes are a highlight of camp. We serve delicious, freshly prepared food with lots of variety and no repeated menus. There is something for everyone, and we cater to all dietary needs and preferences with care and attention.

  • Camps Built Around You

    Every school group is unique, so every camp we deliver is fully tailored. We will work closely with you to create a custom itinerary that fits your goals, group, and schedule. Whether it is a short stay or a full week away, we will help shape an experience that works for your students.

Here’s an idea of how your bushcraft camp could look…

This is a sample programme. If you would like to find out more about what we can offer for camps of shorter or longer duration, please click below to get in touch and request more information.

Contact us for more options, including water sports if staying at our Ullswater site.

  • Morning: Welcome to camp! Meet your Campfire instructors, get to know your camp, and fun team building tasks. Instructors will build in survival skills throughout the duration of the camp.

    Afternoon: Fire lighting workshop looking at different ways to get the Campfire started, including some advanced methods - no matches allowed! Students might use ferro rods, bow drills or some unusual tinders to get the fire going.

    Evening: Students begin to prepare their evening meal, which they will cook on their fires in their teams, with instructors to assist where needed. Group campfire, stories, and songs after dinner.

  • Morning: In to the woods to look at shelter building using natural materials and tarps. Also looking at camouflage and concealment before getting cleaned up for lunch!

    Afternoon: Food workshop, preparing and processing meat or fish. This will be delivered sensitively and respectfully by the instructors. Any students who don’t wish to participate will be able to take part in alternative activities. A session on wild foods and forage around the site for some extra ingredients to go with dinner.

    Evening: Teams will cook their dinner on their fires, then another group Campfire after dinner with storytelling. Students are also encouraged to come with some good stories to share!

  • Morning: Students will learn about natural navigation and animal tracking. They’ll learn to identify animals and how they move, and go for a nature hike around the estate. They’ll also be introduced to using nature to find North using plants, stars, and magnetising.

    Afternoon: Archery session, including competitions and learning why tools like the bow and arrow helped us to gather food and hunt.

    Evening: Campfire Bake Off! Teams will bake a variety of sweet treats in the cast iron Dutch ovens.

  • Morning: Cutting tools. A session on safe knife use, including whittling and camp craft. Also an introduction to first aid and evacuation.

    Afternoon: Rescue scenario. This covers navigation, casualty evacuation and first aid in one. Teams will become Mountain Rescue, and given the co-ordinates of injured persons. They’ll need to find the casualties, administer first aid, and get them to safety!

Where the Adventure Happens.

  • Located on a 2,700-acre private estate, our main site is set in a secluded 12-acre meadow, surrounded by ancient woodland. It’s a truly wild setting that gives students the freedom to explore, learn, and grow. With no public access and minimal light pollution, it’s the perfect environment for immersive outdoor learning, campfires, and starry skies.

  • Our Northern site overlooks beautiful Ullswater, set on private land in the Lake District National Park. It offers an incredible blend of woodland-based learning and water-based adventure. Through our partnership with Ullswater Wake & Surf, students can take on paddleboarding, canoeing, or raft building alongside their bushcraft and expedition skills.

Who Our Camps Are For

Our residential camps cater to students from primary through secondary school. They offer opportunities for year group bonding, end-of-term celebrations, and building confidence through genuine outdoor adventures.

Many schools use our camps as part of their participation in the Campfire Outdoor Learning Award. This is a progressive programme that recognises and celebrates students’ growth in outdoor skills, confidence, and resilience over time.

Whether your students are taking their first steps into outdoor learning or already enjoy exploring nature, our camps provide a safe and supportive space for everyone.

Safe, Accredited, and Trusted

We hold the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, recognising our commitment to high standards of education and safety. We are also fully AALA accredited, ensuring that our adventurous activities meet national safety standards.

All our instructors are DBS-checked, first-aid trained, and experienced in leading young people through meaningful, engaging, and safe outdoor experiences.

Supporting Teachers Every Step of the Way

We know how much goes into planning a successful school trip so we are here to make it as easy as possible. Before your visit you will receive comprehensive downloadable information packs to assist with planning and approvals. We are also happy to visit your school to meet with students and parents answering any questions and building excitement.

Once you arrive our experienced staff take care of all the details so you can focus on enjoying the experience with your students.

To make your stay even more comfortable every teacher receives their own private glamping tent complete with a cozy camp bed and blanket, because you deserve a little extra comfort after a day of adventure.

Here is what you can expect as a teacher at Campfire Wild Adventures

  • A full list of activities tailored to create the best possible programme for your group

  • Your own private tent with all the comforts you need

  • A special campfire gift to take home as a memento of your time with us

Access to the Teacher Portal will be given on booking.

Let’s Plan Your Camp

We are here to support you at every step, from choosing a date and designing your programme to organising logistics and preparing risk assessments. Our team is responsive, experienced, and genuinely passionate about outdoor learning.