Camping and Residentials

For almost 100 years, Woodcraft Folk groups have enjoyed camping and residential trips as part of their programme.

Woodcraft Folk has a number of brilliant outdoor centres waiting to be used. For children and young people, a weekend away in one of our centres or at other locations can often be one of the most exciting and memorable parts of their engagement with Woodcraft Folk.  

An overnight trip can support adults and young people to get to know each other better as well as helping to promote a cooperative and sharing approach whilst creating a temporary community living together. 

It is essential for safety and enjoyment that overnight trips should be well planned, prepared and thought about – browse the pages and resources below to support you in planning and delivering a safe, engaging and enjoyable camp or residential.

Minimum Expectations

Essential parts of a safe Woodcraft Folk residential include:

• completing screening for all volunteers
• obtaining health & consent information for all participants
• completing an appropriate risk assessment for the event
• effective safeguarding for young members in place
• appropriate first aid cover provided
• dietary requirements, allergies and additional needs understood and met 
• clear and effective communication with parents/carers

Advice & Guidance for Organisers

Whether you’re organising your first or you fiftieth trip away, take a look at our guidance pages to support your planning:

• Venues
• Transport
• Food 
• Finance and budget
• Wild camping
• Glossary (Jargon Buster)

Advice & Guidance for Volunteers

If you are preparing to go away on your first trip accompanying a Woodcraft Folk group, take a look at our Have A Good Weekend resource to help you understand what to expect, and how going away with Woodcraft Folk might be different to other trips you’ve undertaken in the past.