Why do kites fly and how can we make them fly even better? By learning about the forces which create flight and how to use the right materials. By the end of this session you will all know why a kite needs a Bridle Point, Cross Spar and Tail, and you will learn how to find its centre of gravity. Put all this learning together into making a great kite design of your own to fly in the fields.
Session: 20230820-1100
Flying Trapeze
Test your nerve by learning the death defying skills of the flying trapeze! This classic circus art is all about taking a risk, being in the moment and acting on instinct. Not one for the faint of heart – you’ll need to be able to squash any fear of heights in order to fly high above the Wildkind Forest!
Flower Headdress
Learn how to arrange a natural headdress. All materials are provided in your own personal little kit but you are welcome to forage for any materials (flowers, pine cones, leaves, twigs etc) beforehand that you can’t live without in your headdress!
Firelighting
We will take you back in time on a journey to your primitive origins, on a quest to re-discover our ancient connection to fire.
Cyanotypes
An historic photographic process, where two chemicals are mixed together to make an emulation that turns Prussian blue in contact with sun light. Participants will coat their own papers and scraps of card before choosing botanicals and objects. Once the paper is dry, then will place their chosen objects on the coated paper, put it in the sun and watch the colour change. Finally, the print is rinsed in water to fix it.
Crazy Golf
Try your hand at our vintage 9 hole golf course.
Climbing Wall
Test your bravery and challenge vertigo by tackling our 4 climbing walls of varying heights and difficulties. Don’t forget to take in the view at the top!
30ft high with 4 climbing stations. All are of different degrees of difficulty. We also do a blindfold challenge and speed challenge.
Capture the Flag
The epic childhood game returns! Compete in teams to capture your opponent’s flag and return it to your base, all while protecting your own flag, a game of speed, strategy, daring and above all, plenty of fun – the classic game with a few distinctly Kindling twists!
Bread Baking
Does it get much better than cooking in the great outdoors? Using an open fire, this simple yet effective way to bake results in bread that can be enjoyed on its own, dipped in something sweet, or perhaps you prefer savoury.
Beekeeping
We love bees. Do you? Have you ever wanted to get ‘up close and personal’ with one of our little stripey friends? Well, here’s your chance. Hidden in the middle of the Camp Kindling woodlands is a colony of bees. Go hang out with them and learn all about them with our expert beekeeper.
Board Games
Want to chill out with some Connect 4 and word searches? (Or something a bit more complex). Then the Games Room is the place to be!
Beading
Let your creativity shine, creating bracelets, keychains or earrings, using beads all from sustainable (and non-plastic) sources. Suitable for all genders and ages, but you may need to supervise the little ones dues to small parts being used (and small nostrils!).
Axe Throwing
Channel your inner viking and try your hand at axe-throwing! A real Kindling favourite!
Axe Skills
Learn the skills required to safely manage this ancient tool. Learn about the correct choice of axe for the job and have a go at splitting wood for kindling… at Camp Kindling.
Archery Battles
Archery battles are intense 10v10 battles with the thrill of paintball but without the pain, making this game the most fun you’ll ever have with a bow and arrow! May the odds be ever in your favour.
Archery
Experience the awesome power of the famous English Longbow, a weapon once feared across battlefields.
Air Drop
Face your fears and climb to the top of the Camp Kindling Freefall tower…jump, if you dare! Don’t worry, there’s a giant, inflated airbag to catch you.
Afrobeats Dance
Get ready to try the dance-style taking over all your social media platforms. Get ready for a high energy, super fun class of modern afrobeats moves you may have seen before and didn’t know how to do!