school age day drop-off holiday camps
10.15 - 15.15
6 years to 11 years

kin forest camps

camps consist of day long drop off sessions in the school holidays offering nature based exploration, rooted in the forest school approach, giving children the chance to connect to themselves, each other and nature. we blend nature based learning and free play to aquire new nature based skills and ways of understanding the natural world.

in keeping with the forest school approach, activities unfold in response to interests of the children and needs of the group as well as what is happening seasonally.
nature based skills, crafts, stories, songs & games are supported and guided by qualified and experienced facilitators with training and experience in ‘forest school’, nature connection, holistic baby & childcare and childhood development.

this is all held within a self-contained private woodland where the children really have the space to be free and access deep play and learning which is a rare thing to find in london.

our kinfolk

all of our kinfolk are trained ‘level 3’ forest school trained, 8 shields, children’s forest, paediatric outdoor first aiders and hold current DBS certificates.
kin offers continual professional development on our workshops and trainings and our team trips.
we are committed to offering quality provision and we live and breathe our work.

each camp is one bubble with mixed ages.
5:1 trained facilitator ratio plus a trainee facilitator.

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food & funding

forest pot information

we are currently exploring a funding opportunity which will not only support the funds for our subsidised places that we currently offer through our forest pot but will mean we can offer fully funded funded places for those who need it and food for everyone on our forest camps moving forwards! 

this is all part of our mission not only to enable access for all but to create sustainability for the future as we know our work in reconnecting people to the natural world is vital for health, wellbeing and the future of our planet. 

there are various criteria we have to fulfil on the camp itself to be eligible for this funding which we have trialled and are now working to roll out across future camps.

booking now open
2026 spring camps

  • winter camp

    17-20th february 2026

    4 day camp

    6-11yrs

  • spring camp 1

    30th march to 2nd april 2026

    4 day camp

    6-11yrs

  • spring camp 2

    7th - 10th april 2026

    4 day camp

    6-11yrs

  • spring camp 3

    26th - 29th may 2026

    4 day camp

    6-11yrs

  • summer camp 1

    dates tbc

    3-5 day camp

    5-11yrs

  • summer camp 2

    dates tbc

    3-5 day camp

    5-11yrs

  • summer camp 3

    dates tbc

    3-5 day camp

    5-11yrs

  • summer camp 4

    dates tbc

    3-5 day camp

    5-11yrs

  • autumn camp

    26th - 29th october 2026

    4 day camp

    5-11yrs

camp details & booking

earlybird £60/day rate.

if booked by the end of january 2026

we're releasing all spring dates now so you have the chance to book them at the early bird rate of £60/day. from february the rate will increase. we are deeply committed to ensuring access for all and continue to provide financial support through subsidised places across everything we offer for those who need it.  

please only book on if you are within the ages ranges stated. siblings or past kinship outside this age range can request to join in advance of booking.

4:1 child:facilitator ratio

10:15am-3:15pm

early bird rate (until end of january 2026) - £60 per day/£12 per hour (including vat)

our costs support london living wage, vat, insurance, booking fee, parking, all materials, snacks.

subsidised places & payment plans available.
email here to enquire.

camp booking information and terms.

FAQ

  • tool and wood working

    fire skills

    shelter building

    foraging and wild cooking

    plant and animal identification

    natural crafts and land art

    group games

    nature connection practice

    storytelling and song

    rope swings and ladders - knots

  • ‘my son has attended two of the forest school camps and has loved every minute. as a child who had to be "strongly encouraged" to go to school, he bounds out of bed with enthusiasm and waits by the door on forest school days. on collection every day we were met with the biggest smile, and a happy, tired, grubby face. the team are full of love and kindness and create magical, gentle, nature-focused activities in a nurturing environment that all children seem to thrive in. highly recommended.’ kate flurry (kinship parent)

    read more testimonials here.

  • those who have previously attended camp or weekly kinship sessions can request to attend a camp even if they do not fall within the stated age range.

    if ages are balanced within bubble they will be approved by our kinfolk and can book on.

    *approval must be sort in advance of booking. this is to ensure ages are balanced within the bubble

    email us here to request.

  • we have places available for a parent/grandparent volunteer on our camps in exchange for a child place. this is an invaluable opportunity to get insight and experience firsthand what happens at one of our camps and gain some solid experience working as a part of an incredible team within this context. we would like to be able to give this to someone who has a genuine interest to learn about what we are doing.

    all information about volunteering can be found here.

  • this is all held within a self-contained private woodland where the children really have the space to be free and access deep play and learning which is a rare thing to find in london.