Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks

Children will spend their days outdoors taking part in exciting hands-on adventures designed to build confidence, teamwork, and independence. Activities will include learning bushcraft skills such as fire lighting, shelter building, knot tying, campfire cooking, and woodland tool safety. Children will also enjoy axe throwing, archery, den building, woodwork projects, nature trails, scavenger hunts, team challenges, outdoor games, and creative woodland crafts using natural materials.

Each session encourages children to try new experiences, make friends, solve problems, and develop resilience in a safe and supportive environment while enjoying fresh air and adventure.

If you wish to book a paid place please carry out the booking through this booking page EEQU.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will my child be doing during the sessions?
Children will take part in a range of outdoor adventure and bushcraft activities including fire lighting, shelter building, axe throwing, archery, campfire cooking, woodwork projects, den building, and woodland exploration. Each session is designed to be hands-on, active, and fun.

Is it safe for children to take part in activities like axe throwing and archery?
Yes. All activities are fully supervised by trained and experienced staff. Safety briefings are given before each activity, and children are supported at every stage to ensure a safe and positive experience.

What should my child wear or bring?
Children should wear suitable outdoor clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty, including sturdy footwear. Weather-appropriate layers are important as sessions take place outdoors in all conditions.

What age group is this suitable for?
Activities are adapted to suit the age and ability of the children attending, ensuring everyone can take part safely and confidently. The age for these sessions is 11 plus.

What happens if the weather is bad?
Sessions still run in most weather conditions. We have access to sheltered areas and adapt activities where needed.

Will my child need any experience?
No experience is needed at all. All activities are beginner-friendly and designed to help children learn new skills step by step.

What are the benefits of attending?
Children develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and independence while enjoying outdoor adventure and connecting with nature.

Will the adults stay with the children?
The adults can stay with the children if they need to be. If a child has an EHCP which states they need to be in smaller ratios the adult will need to remain on site at all times.

Children attending the Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club HAF sessions will take part in a wide range of engaging outdoor activities designed to promote confidence, creativity, teamwork, resilience and a love of nature.

Activities may include woodland crafts, nature-based art, den and shelter building, team challenges, woodwork projects using child-appropriate tools, campfire cooking, fire lighting demonstrations, scavenger hunts, sensory exploration, bushcraft skills, problem-solving activities and outdoor games. Activities are adapted to suit the age and abilities of the children attending.

All equipment required for activities is provided by Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club. This includes craft materials, woodwork tools and resources, safety equipment, shelter-building materials, ropes and tarpaulins, fire-lighting equipment, cooking utensils, ingredients for campfire cooking activities, seating areas and any additional resources needed for games and challenges.

Cooking activities may include preparing simple campfire snacks and treats such as pancakes, toasted items, fruit-based snacks, popcorn or seasonal recipes. All ingredients, utensils, cooking equipment and safety equipment are provided. Dietary requirements and allergies will be accommodated where possible and must be declared at the time of booking.

A healthy lunch is included for all children attending through the HAF programme. Lunch options will consist of a sandwich or wrap with a choice of ham or cheese filling, a portion of fresh fruit, healthy snacks, a packet of crisps and a drink of water or fruit juice. Fresh drinking water will be available throughout the session, and children are encouraged to bring a filled water bottle.

Sessions are delivered by experienced staff in a safe and supportive woodland environment, encouraging children to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence and enjoy positive outdoor experiences.