Celtic Harmony Camp Residentials

What We Offer Visiting Schools

Prehistory Explorer. 2 Days 1 Night. Target Audience: Key Stage 2

Take up the once in a lifetime chance to sleep in a roundhouse in this popular 2-day trip. On Day 1 enjoy a Stone Age Day, including Friction Fire Lighting and Hunting the Mammoth, before commencing with the night-time activities, from Pottery making to a bat walk. Embark on Boudicca’s challenge on Day 2 as you take on a Warrior Day complete with Archery, Demonstrations and Celtic face paint. https://celticharmony.org/schools/residential-trips/prehistory-explorer/

Prehistory Adventure. 3 Days 2 Nights. Target Audience: Key Stage 2

Get at home in the roundhouses on this slightly longer trip. Enjoy all of the activities from the Prehistory Explorer with the addition of a Fire workshop with Outdoor cooking and more night-time woodland activities. Watch as your pupils work together to figure out Fire Lighting and race to be the first to start cooking, before they enjoy an evening including Pizza making, Tree ID and raft building. https://celticharmony.org/schools/residential-trips/prehistory-adventure/

Go Tribal Transition. 3 Days 2 Nights. Target Audience: Key Stage 2-3

Support them in the transition from Primary to Secondary school with this trip, designed to build both confidence and friendships. Dive into Prehistory with a range of hands-on activities such as making soap arrowheads and weaving on warp-weighted looms, combined with team building challenges and experiences. Also featuring Camo Games, this trip encourages pupils top build a connection with both nature and their classmates. https://celticharmony.org/schools/residential-trips/go-tribal-transition/

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

Residentials at Celtic Harmony Camp are one of the few places that offer pupils the chance to sleep in their own roundhouse. Located within beautiful Bourne Wood, it is a safe outdoor environment where they can get in touch with Prehistory and the natural world. Hosted by an award-winning Education team, a Residential trip at Celtic Harmony is guaranteed to be memorable.

Group Sizes Catered For

20 – 90 pupils

Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visitors bring a packed lunch on the first day but enjoy a hot evening meal and continental breakfast. Schools are provided with packed lunches on the second day and third if applicable. Example evening meals include Pasta & Jacket potatoes, BBQ dinner and Pizza. Celtic Harmony Camp are able to cater for most dietary requirements including Gluten Free and Vegan.

Risk Assessment

Full risk assessments will be sent to schools upon receiving their booking.

The site is staffed 24h during Residential trips including night-time security.

Pricing Information

Prehistory Explorer: £169 +VAT per pupil and £40 +VAT per adult

Prehistory Adventure & Go Tribal Transition: £279 +VAT per pupil and £80 +VAT per adult

Room Sizes and Facilities

Pupils are accommodated in roundhouses with soft floor mats, but they need to bring sleeping bags. Teachers are in bell tents with camp beds, or roundhouses if available.

Facilities

There is a toilet block including disabled toilets and washrooms with showers. Free on-site parking is available. The Café on site provides drinks and snacks at lunchtime. Teachers on residential trips benefit from free tea and coffee throughout their stay. Picnic tables are available for use at mealtimes. There is a shop on site with Celtic themed goods and souvenirs available. Card and cash accepted in both the café and the shop.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

3 disabled toilets available with shower facilities. The site is wheelchair accessible with a pathway through the woodland.

Opening Hours

Residential season runs from May – July with some dates in September. The site is officially open 9:00 – 17:00 on weekdays but there is staff on site for 24 hours a day during overnight stays.

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