Children's camps

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Difficulty

Easy – Moderate

Duration

One day to several weeks

Location

Education centres, guesthouses, mountain country and camp sites

Season

All year round, depending on what the camp is about

What are children's camps?

Children's camps are organised programmes that bring together learning, play and growing up a little.

The children take part in activities run by instructors and teachers, somewhere safe.

What they do can take in sport, nature, team games, creative workshops and adventure.

The point of it is to build social skills, independence and confidence.

Outdoor experiences

Children's camps: experiences available

Book activities run by specialist organisers.

Camps can be built around age, interests or what they set out to teach.

Kinds of children's camp

Adventure camp

Outdoor activities such as walking, orienteering and team games.

A mountain camp

Time in nature, exploring and doing what the mountains allow.

Sports camp

Programmes built around getting fit and playing sport.

A creative camp

Workshops in art, music, drama or projects of their own.

Learning camp

Learning through activities the children take part in.

Nature camp

Getting to know the natural world, and learning to look after it.

A children's camp is planned day by day, with organised activities and supervised free time.

How a camp works

01

Arriving and settling in

The children get to know the place, the instructors and the rest of their group.

02

The rules explained

The safety rules and the shape of the days are set out.

03

The daily activities

The children join in games, workshops and themed sessions.

04

Group activities

Shared games build up how well they work and talk together.

05

Wrapping up the camp

It ends with a look back over the week and memories to take home.

Camps are built for children and teenagers who want to try new things, meet others and pick up skills in a setting that holds.

Who are children's camps for?

Children

Children

Activities pitched at different age groups and levels.

Teenagers

Teenagers

Programmes that build independence, responsibility and teamwork.

Children new to it

Children new to it

Most camps ask for no particular skills.

Active children

Active children

Right for anyone keen on sport, nature and adventure.

Children who like company

Children who like company

A chance to make friends and to work as part of a team.

Little explorers

Little explorers

Right for curious children who want to try something new.

What a camp asks of you depends on its theme, on the activities and on how old the children are.

Level of the experience

A relaxed camp

Fun

Easy activities built on games, company and downtime.

Friendship Creativity

An active camp

Movement

Sport, walking, adventure and time outdoors.

Exploring Teamwork

Adventure camp

Independence

Programmes with outdoor challenges, orienteering and one-off activities.

Courage Challenge
Things worth knowing before signing a child up for a camp.

At a glance

The age group

Every camp sets the age range it is meant for.

How long it lasts

It can run from a single day to several weeks.

Coordinators

The activities are overseen by instructors and teachers.

Location

It can be in a town, out in the country or up in the mountains.

The daily programme

It covers organised activities, meals and time to rest.

Signing up

It is worth checking early on whether there are places left.

What you need to bring depends on the kind of camp and on what it includes.

Gear

Suitable clothes

Clothes for the season and for whatever is planned.

Comfortable shoes

Trainers or boots for anything outdoors.

Rucksack

Handy for the daily activities and for trips out.

Personal things

Toiletries and whatever else the stay calls for.

A water bottle

Worth having for anything outdoors.

Sun protection

Sun cream and cover for the summer activities.

Safety

Whatever the camp, the children's safety comes first.

Watched over throughout
Rules you can follow
Medical information
Activities pitched right
An emergency plan
Keeping parents in the loop
Answers to the questions that come up most often about organised programmes for children.

Frequently asked questions about children's camps

From what age can children take part?
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It depends on the organiser and on the kind of camp — every programme sets its own limits.

Do I need any experience beforehand?
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No — most camps are built for children coming to it for the first time as well.

How long does a camp last?
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Anything from a single day to several weeks.

Are the children supervised?
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Yes — responsible staff run the activities.

What do the camps include?
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Sport, games, nature, creative workshops and learning activities.

Can parents get news?
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Yes — organisers usually keep in touch while the camp is running.

What is the point of it?
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Growing up a little, making friends and coming away with something good.