Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks

Into the Wild: Skills, adventure & fun.

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Location address: Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Forest School, York
Chosen age group:

Ages: 11 - 16 years

Available tickets:
Paid Non-HAF Funded £30 per sessionHAF Funded Free
Next date: Monday 27th Jul,
Funded by East Riding of Yorkshire HAF
Universal provision with SEND support
Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks block mentored by Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Limited
Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks block mentored by Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Limited
Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks block mentored by Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Limited
Into the Wild @Sancton with Mighty Oaks block mentored by Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Limited
What we'll do
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.
send accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
More information available on request
Contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this list item.
Please note:
It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.
About your mentor
Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Limited
Growing Mighty Oaks From Tiny Acorns
Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club provides children with exciting outdoor adventures and bushcraft experiences designed to build confidence, resilience, and independence. Through activities such as shelter building, campfire cooking, woodland exploration, and teamwork challenges, children are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, develop new skills, and form positive connections with nature and others. The club creates a safe and supportive environment where every child can grow, achieve, and thrive while learning through adventure.
FAQ's
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.
What's included
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.
Pricing information
Ticket namePaid Non-HAF Funded
Price£30
InformationThis ticket includes lunch
Ticket nameHAF Funded
Price£0
InformationThis ticket includes lunch
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Where we'll be
Mighty Oaks Wellbeing Club Forest School, Houghton Lane, York, England, YO43 4RE
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.