It’s so unique not like anything I’ve been to before 🤩 !
🐿 You choose one of the 4 patrols and earn tokens through the weekend. There’s daily patrol games which were so much fun……“go Team Squirrel”
So many activities during the day to choose from (using your activity credits included in the ticket). All encouraging parent participation so great for quality time with the kids!
Some of the daytime activities we did:
-Nerf gun battles
-Zorbing
-Shelter building
-Making a headdress
-Hop hop dancing
-Crazy golf
-Sand art
Then the party started 💃
The evening entertainment was brilliant for both adults and kids.
Initially part of me was thinking am I crazy taking young kids to something like this?! BUT it felt really safe, wasn’t too big, patrol leaders were full of enthusiasm and there was no moaning from the kids as they didn’t have enough time with so much to do!
We had an amazing time and lots of memories made!
🐿 You choose one of the 4 patrols and earn tokens through the weekend. There’s daily patrol games which were so much fun……“go Team Squirrel”
So many activities during the day to choose from (using your activity credits included in the ticket). All encouraging parent participation so great for quality time with the kids!
Some of the daytime activities we did:
-Nerf gun battles
-Zorbing
-Shelter building
-Making a headdress
-Hop hop dancing
-Crazy golf
-Sand art
Then the party started 💃
The evening entertainment was brilliant for both adults and kids.
Initially part of me was thinking am I crazy taking young kids to something like this?! BUT it felt really safe, wasn’t too big, patrol leaders were full of enthusiasm and there was no moaning from the kids as they didn’t have enough time with so much to do!
We had an amazing time and lots of memories made!
I am so excited for this event! Can’t wait to take my three young children to this! After seeing the previous events they have run I had been really hoping they would run something like this! Very excited. It’s going to be great!
As someone volunteering at the event, I have to say my hats are off to the team running it. It was their first year running this specific event, there were some teething issues but the way in which they adapted and responded to things as they arose was incredible.
As for the event itself, it's truly a unique experience, for both adults and children. You can be guaranteed to create hundreds of amazing memories with your children. It is something totally different to any other type of family getaway.
I, for one, will be recommending this to everyone I know with kids.
As for the event itself, it's truly a unique experience, for both adults and children. You can be guaranteed to create hundreds of amazing memories with your children. It is something totally different to any other type of family getaway.
I, for one, will be recommending this to everyone I know with kids.
A fantastic weekend away for all the family!
the BEST weekend! so unique and great fun for the family
What a weekend 🎉🎉🎉
'Camp kindling' was an awesome experience and created memories that will last forever 👌🥳🎉
We danced, we did archery, we did axe throwing we climbed a wall, we air dropped, we did hula hoopping, we played arcade games, we played board games, we played 'capture the flag', we had a mindfulness class, we did screen printed, we had an orienteering class...
And we belonged to the team that won 💪🎉🎉🎉
Go foxessssssss 🦊 🤪🤣🎉🎉🎉
It was incredibly challenging, fun, amazing, fun, worthy, fun 🤩🤪🤯💪💃🥳
Thanks
'Camp kindling' was an awesome experience and created memories that will last forever 👌🥳🎉
We danced, we did archery, we did axe throwing we climbed a wall, we air dropped, we did hula hoopping, we played arcade games, we played board games, we played 'capture the flag', we had a mindfulness class, we did screen printed, we had an orienteering class...
And we belonged to the team that won 💪🎉🎉🎉
Go foxessssssss 🦊 🤪🤣🎉🎉🎉
It was incredibly challenging, fun, amazing, fun, worthy, fun 🤩🤪🤯💪💃🥳
Thanks
Camp Kindling 2022 has been amazing. Hot air Ballooning, Zorbing, Parkour, Water Sliding, Rifle Shooting, Axe Throwing, Archery, Astronomy, Capture the Flag, Crazy Golf, Terrarium making, Magician show, Comedians and Nerf Wars.
I don’t think we could have packed any more in if we had tried!
If you have kids and you haven’t checked this place out, I highly recommend it!
I don’t think we could have packed any more in if we had tried!
If you have kids and you haven’t checked this place out, I highly recommend it!
This was our 2nd time to Camp Kindling 🤘
After their first year we had a call just as many attendees did and gave feedback ✌️
WOW 🤩 what an amazing response to the feedback I wish all companies adapted like this 🫶
We had an amazing time and the passion and energy from all involved in making it a success was outstanding ❤️⭐️❤️
I hope it isn’t bigger/sponsored/influenced like others can get as the ethos of this vibe is what brings us on our 526mile round trip pilgrimage ✊
We have an Autistic Son with sensory seeking and learning disabilities and this is just the best experience we have had at an event like this 💙
The Patrol games each night is our highlight as we LOVE the team and camp spirit ❤️🔥
Booking up as #Veterans for 2023 🦊
After their first year we had a call just as many attendees did and gave feedback ✌️
WOW 🤩 what an amazing response to the feedback I wish all companies adapted like this 🫶
We had an amazing time and the passion and energy from all involved in making it a success was outstanding ❤️⭐️❤️
I hope it isn’t bigger/sponsored/influenced like others can get as the ethos of this vibe is what brings us on our 526mile round trip pilgrimage ✊
We have an Autistic Son with sensory seeking and learning disabilities and this is just the best experience we have had at an event like this 💙
The Patrol games each night is our highlight as we LOVE the team and camp spirit ❤️🔥
Booking up as #Veterans for 2023 🦊
amazing weekend, everyone was great and such a wonderful family feeling to the whole thing. we will be back
Had an absolutely amazing weekend at camp kindling!
Such a vast array of activities for all ages and interests and we tried things we would never normally think about doing or have the chance to and thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
The kitchen area had everything we needed to be able to make a couple of meals there and then we bought a few from the food vendors and it was all great, there were lots of options to choose from.
Had some wonderful conversations during the activities/patrol games/generally around the site as everyone was so friendly and really got into the spirit of things.
Entertainment was fantastic and varied from seeing Nick Cope and the magician with my toddler to dancing the night away to DJs and bands!
We will definitely be back next year and squirrels will regain that title! 😃
Such a vast array of activities for all ages and interests and we tried things we would never normally think about doing or have the chance to and thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
The kitchen area had everything we needed to be able to make a couple of meals there and then we bought a few from the food vendors and it was all great, there were lots of options to choose from.
Had some wonderful conversations during the activities/patrol games/generally around the site as everyone was so friendly and really got into the spirit of things.
Entertainment was fantastic and varied from seeing Nick Cope and the magician with my toddler to dancing the night away to DJs and bands!
We will definitely be back next year and squirrels will regain that title! 😃
Really looking forward to my kids having the great experiences Camp Kindling has to offer.Such a brilliant idea.
Brilliant weekend with our young family and friends
Wow! What a great weekend!! This was our first time at Camp Kindling and it certainly lived up to our expectations!! We had such a fun weekend!!
Everyone was so friendly especially the Patrol leaders who were always ready to stop for a chat when in between activities!! The patrol games were so much fun even - though it wasn’t team badger’s year this year!!
We took part in so many different activities including Orienteering, waterslide, axe skills, parkour, zorbing, rifle shooting, archery, Pom Pom making and knitting!!
The evening entertainment was brilliant, with live music, DJs, comedy shows and talks to choose from and even included a set from Rylan who was fab!! Well done to the whole team for organising such, a fun and action packed weekend!!
Everyone was so friendly especially the Patrol leaders who were always ready to stop for a chat when in between activities!! The patrol games were so much fun even - though it wasn’t team badger’s year this year!!
We took part in so many different activities including Orienteering, waterslide, axe skills, parkour, zorbing, rifle shooting, archery, Pom Pom making and knitting!!
The evening entertainment was brilliant, with live music, DJs, comedy shows and talks to choose from and even included a set from Rylan who was fab!! Well done to the whole team for organising such, a fun and action packed weekend!!
A truly unique experience. Great atmosphere, better food, the kids loved every minute and we can’t wait till next year!
THE best family festival in the UK. It's rare to find a festival that can actually deliver on catering to/entertaining adults alongside children, but Camp Kindling achieves it. In our busy tech driven world there is nothing more important than reconnecting with nature and the kinds of creative and playful activities on offer at Camp Kindling, and mixing that with the fun of a festival and great music is a winning combo that keeps us coming back! The venue is truly magical too 🌲✨
Amazing weekend! Lovely family fun vibe and such a great opportunity for my little boy to try lots of different activities! The activities were really well organised and the leaders were so enthusiastic and engaged the kids really well. Can’t wait to go back next year!
just the most amazing Enid Blyton adventures in the stunning woods!
I attend this camp with my 2 year old, 9 year old and husband. I cannot describe to you in words how fantastic a time we had.
everyone enjoyed themselves and as a mum, I really feel like it was a money can't buy experience.... no screens - just wholehearted outdoor fun with your family and new friends.
it was absolutely one of our best, if not the best family experience we have ever had!
Alanna
everyone enjoyed themselves and as a mum, I really feel like it was a money can't buy experience.... no screens - just wholehearted outdoor fun with your family and new friends.
it was absolutely one of our best, if not the best family experience we have ever had!
Alanna
A very unique festival, never been to anything like it before. Awesome fun and the kids loved it! The Forest is beautiful and easy to get around, no muddy fields. Will be going back next year with more friends.
Such a great event. Good job pulling this off in 2021. Trying times and it all went well. Bell Tents In Boutique Glamping are amazing.
Such a great time for all the family, we love it and can’t wait for next year! Loads of fun activities for kiddies (and adults). Some great food suitable for everyone and very tasty 😋
Cant wait to take our 6 kids on this. Been locked in doors to lo g and will be great for all of us to get the outdoor feeling. 😄
Such a great idea - my kids will love this! 🙌🏻
This should be on every family’s summer to-do list. The number of activities on offer is quite frankly mind-boggling and enough to tire out even the most active of nippers. A place where you can shoot arrows, learn Parkour, paint, throw axes, do a bit of Zorbing then play hide and seek in the woods… all in a single day. Then if you still have some energy left in the tank you can round off with some superb bands and DJs in the evening.
There are many festival out there, but NONE quite like this. A genuinely unique weekend….highly recommend !
There are many festival out there, but NONE quite like this. A genuinely unique weekend….highly recommend !
What an amazing Camp Kindling experience again. It just gets better each year. Met friends from last year, made new friends and had an absolutely fantastic time! Thank you all for putting on such an incredible event that's created life long memories for our kids ❤️
Took my nephew and he absolutely loved it!! The forest looked magical and all the activities were creative and educational and had something for kids of all ages. So happy to be able to share the magic of kids camps with the next generation and really see him engaging with nature, science and crafts!!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone with kids who love fun!!!
Amazing weekend! So much to do and amazing memories were made. looking forward to next year already 😁
This looks awesome!!! Will definitely be going and bringing the fam!
We have just returned from a brilliant weekend at Camp Kindling. So many activities for children and grown ups to do together, fab entertainment, craft workshops aplenty and new skills acquired. Faculties are clean and it is well organised. We can’t wait to go back next year!
Very fun amazing activities for parents and children, super fun and safe environment, clean toilets and showers. Food was limited one day due to vendors last minute isolating due to covid, but sorted by next day (the substitute food vendors were so good!). Would highly recommend: super fun environment for the whole family!
Love all the events this company put on from Wildfire, to their Christmas parties and so excited for Camp Kindling!
this is such an incredible event with so much to do and keep everyone entertained! the forest is beautiful and the activities are well organized and set out. the site is a manageable size and easy to navigate/get around.
brilliant atmosphere and friendly people all round. will definitely return next year for more fun!
brilliant atmosphere and friendly people all round. will definitely return next year for more fun!
As a family with young kids camp kindling was perfect for us, with all the fun outdoor activities included to keep everyone busy while still being relaxed with the kid friendly environment.
My daughter loved camping in the woods and the toilets and washing areas were clean enough for her to use throughout which was a worry before coming based on previous festivals.
I would recommend to any family wanting a brilliant value activity packed weekend outdoors within easy access of London.
My daughter loved camping in the woods and the toilets and washing areas were clean enough for her to use throughout which was a worry before coming based on previous festivals.
I would recommend to any family wanting a brilliant value activity packed weekend outdoors within easy access of London.
An amazing family festival with a real community spirit. Lots to do we loved Nerf wars, mountain biking, tie dying, Capture the flag. Air drop, Archery, the Waterslide to name just a few of the things we did. We absolutely loved patrol games so much fun and the patrol leaders were fabulous. Everyone leading the activities were helpful and friendly. Evening entertainment was good I could dance away whilst the kids played. We are definitely going next year and have already been choosing our activities!! Thank you Camp Kindling for some wonderful memories!! Go Hawks!!
What a great weekend Camp Kindling was!! The whole family had an awesome time.
I would highly recommend Camp Kindling to any and everyone. It was a fantastic festival experience and we are definitely going back next year, and every year!
Massive thanks to all the orgainsers and team behind creating this magical weekend. Depsite all the issues facing all festivals in a post - Covid world, the rate at which they provided solutions were amazing.
The atmosphere was great, all activities engaging and the Patrol Leaders were top notch every single moment.
Thank you and see you next year!
I would highly recommend Camp Kindling to any and everyone. It was a fantastic festival experience and we are definitely going back next year, and every year!
Massive thanks to all the orgainsers and team behind creating this magical weekend. Depsite all the issues facing all festivals in a post - Covid world, the rate at which they provided solutions were amazing.
The atmosphere was great, all activities engaging and the Patrol Leaders were top notch every single moment.
Thank you and see you next year!
I’m so excited for this, probably more so than my kids!!! Camp wildfire has never failed to bring together the best community of people.
The most amazing weekend! Some much needed proper family time, we have loved every second of the weekend and can’t wait to do it all again next year! GO HAWKS!!!!
Such an incredible weekend. The activities were so well organised and the entertainment was amazing, absolutely magical for the children. Definitely be back next year!
This team make great events ..... and WHAT an event to bring to life this year! A trustworthy bunch that will put on a unique and brilliant event for families! I am certain this will be an amazing experience!
Fun activities for all ages
An amazing and unique event in a beautiful setting filled with lots of fun activities for the whole family during the day and music/comedy during the night. Would recommend to any family looking for an adventure!
Viktoria U.
I attended Camp Kindling with my 8-year-old son in August 23, and it was just the perfect playground for us! We enjoyed all of the activities we booked tremendously, from active pursuits like capture the flag to more meditative tasks like origami, and at night we enjoyed a bit of comedy alongside a good dance, with my son making a ton of friends for late night football in a safe environment. As somebody who does not drink I found this festival a breath of fresh air - there was a great, wholesome family environment with so much on offer. I especially loved the amazing DJs that kept the spirits so high! 🙂 We are returning again in 2024 and cannot wait for all the fun on offer.
Monika
Brilliant holiday, we had standard tickets which had the perfect balance of activities to chill out time, food was amazing. Patrol leaders are fantastic, just as a heads up make sure you bring soap or hand sanitisers for after the loos
Stephanie Y.
Well worth the money, plenty of great activities for all the family. Take your own food though as it’s quite pricey.
Andy B.
We had THE best time. We signed up on a whim and unfortunately due to some technical issues we really were starting to worry about the weekend. We aren’t seasoned campers, our kids are HARD work right now and due to a really intense work load for both my husband and I, leaving us absolutely exhausted, I just wasn’t sure it was the right thing for us in the end. I cried as we finished packing the car and set off I was so anxious.Oh my goodness, I had no idea what lay ahead. We had the most wonderful time. The kids could just be free, no telling them to be quiet or settle down or temper themselves for the convenience of others, it was one big melting pot of excited kids having a blast. We did fantastic activities we may not have otherwise tried and we had real- PROPER, unfiltered, undisturbed quality time to really connect with our kids in a way our busy lives has left little room for. We ate, danced and sung the weekend away with new friends, fantastic memories and we came straight home and rebooked. I highly recommend. Everyone was just the loveliest, friendliest bunch.
Fern B.
A brilliant festival that caters to children and grown ups alike. Amazing choice of activities, entertainment was enjoyable for all ages including the adults (without the kids even noticing). Great food and facilities too. And a spa! 👏🏻
Lynnette P.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Camp Kindling (I think our smiles in the photo say it all!).There are so many positive things to say; from the activities, to the entertainment, the staff and even the other campers!The wide range of activities suited everyone in the family, from the kiddies all the way up to their Nanna. We all got to say that we tried something new.The selection of entertainment over the weekend was perfect; we danced, we laughed and we even squeezed a bit of learning in there too. Then not forgetting about the Patrols, what a brilliant idea, it really helped everyone get in the team spirit and the games were so much fun! My brother and my son even participated in the finale and helped the Stealthy Squirrels become the Camp Kindling Champions!One thing that particularly made my weekend was the staff, they were all so lovely and appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves as well. Both of my children have additional needs and the staff were always amazing with them!Then finally just the overall feel and ambience around Camp Kindling was so friendly, welcoming and inclusive, it is hard to explain but it felt like we were all part of the same community and everyone was just so happy to be there.So if you are 'umming and ahing' about going next year then I'd like to recommend you just do it, you will not be disappointed!Finally thank you to everyone at Camp Kindling for such an awesome weekend!
Karina B.
We absolutely love Camp Kindling!! As a family of four with 2 children aged 4 and 18 months there was something for everyone to enjoy. I am always amazed by the range of activities, and how much there is to see and do over the course of the weekend. The whole festival just has the most wonderful atmosphere, I feel so safe that my children can just run around and explore. All the festival goers are so friendly, and we always make the best friends whilst we are there.
Laura H.
Didn't know what to expect going for the first time, but my son loved it so much. Will be back next year
thelma E.
This was our first experience of Camp Kindling and I can't believe we had not been sooner! We had the most amazing family weekend. Everything from arrival, to toilet / shower facilities, to activities were all well thought out and executed to the highest standard. We had the best weekend, spending time and trying something new together. We loved the raft building and my daughter could not get enough of the Patrol Games... Go Badgers!! We've told everyone we know about this magical place and we can't wait to go back.
Charlotte W.
It was magical and we were so lucky with the weather. A beautiful location and we loved that the focus was time spent creating memories with our little ones instead of being on our phones. There were plenty of free activities and even with the queues moved pretty swiftly. The credited activities were spot on for the age range & bee keeping was really insightful & fun. Food to buy on-site & evening entertainment are aplenty, from patrol games, dance music to the games room. The music was spot on. It was like reliving my 20s. There was so much on offer that we didn’t get a chance to enjoy it all. Also, the location was spot on, spacious so it didn’t feel overcrowded. We’re planning to upgrade our tent next year and hopefully the little one will be able to stay up for longer! Can’t wait! Thanks Camp Kindling! 🏕
Mona C.
The most fun you can have in one weekend with your kids!!
Kate C.
A fantastic experience for the whole family. Great activities and evening entertainment. What a lovely weekend!
shamil G.
Such a good festival. So much to do not only for the kids but also adults too! Left feeling fulfilled!
Leah H.
Amazingly brilliant 👏 We've booked again for next year already. Thank you for the wonderful memories ❤️
Gareth B.
The best weekend ever, for Children and adults alike! It was a very special weekend exploring and creating so many new experiences and memories with my 5 year old boy! He got to do more than we could have ever imagined. Every element made sense, completely stress free and just FUN!Cannot wait for next year.
Kanice L.
Absolutely magical weekend full of fun. My 7 year old loved it, the activities are great and the whole atmosphere so friendly and welcoming.
Lou M.
Really good event, well organised and great fun for kids & big kids alike 🙂
Nick C.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Literally my dream holiday⛺️Still suffering with the holiday blues 3 weeks later 🤣 Set in the most beautiful secret forest, with amazing activities, awesome staff, great music and entertainment and the nicest bunch of people. The whole experience was magical from start to finish and we can't wait to come back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gem M.
First time attending camp kindling as a family. Previously attended adult weekends.We came as a family of 4 (9 month old and 8 year old). Everyone had a great time. 8 year old really enjoyed the spirit of the camp and the activities available. We did kite making, stop animation, camp games, scavenger hunt, flower headdress, trampolining, terranium making, shelter building, bread making and tie dye. Such a wide variety of activities on offer, you would have to come for a few years before you did everything!Although no specific activities for the 9 month old, she enjoyed being outside and the camp was baby friending (changing facilities, microwave etc). They had a small soft play area but due to older toddlers/kids it wasn't really safe for her play in it unfortunately. Would be great if it could have been bigger with a designated baby section.Lots of food options with kids meals available. Prices were ok although £4 for an ice cream was a bit steep! We brought our own soft drinks, snacks.The only negative was the toilets. With kids especially I would want these to be cleaned more frequently. Would also be good if soap was provided at each of the hand washing facilities!Overall it was a great weekend. Completely different vide to the adult weekends. We are planning on alternating each year between camp kindling and camp wildfire.
Nina A.
I have to admit jam packed activities for 2 days that don’t come easy for the parents, but kids loved the atmosphere surrounded by the nature wood land and the vibes created by the event teams. The team games in the late afternoon were fun to take part in.Particularly my daughter loves musics and dancing, so many kids discos activities for her to enjoy the experience. Some activities def need encourage to do but they are fantastic experience to let children test their physical strengths.One thing we didn’t do due to the weather condition is the hot ballon, so hope that we would be able to do so next time.One comment is that the activity Enrolment ahead of the weekend is a bit chaotic, not just because of the technical issue but also we were only informed two days before the opening, but I had to go away to somewhere in a different time zone and some friends could not get accesses via mobile. There are not enough spaces or sessions to let most people secure bookings.In the camp site, the showers and toilet facilities fell short to meet the demand of campers, either we didn’t get toilet papers replenished quick enough or the ground under the washing basins got incredibly muddy after an over night rain - something I wish I can see improvement next time.
Ivy C.
Amazing beyond words! One of the best things I’ve ever done with my girls (9&11). Highly recommended! If you get the chance to do it…do it!!
Leanne W.
This has become an important place for our kids to learn, grow and embrace the incredible kindness we are all capable of. Been a very tough year for my youngest (10) and last year her emotions took over during tree climbing. She was determined to ring that cowbell this year and she did, all by herself, for herself. Not sure any other place could have given her such confidence, to be her best self. Thank you incredible people of Wildkind for creating a festival of pure joy xxx
Serafine O.
LITERALLY .. the best place ever!!! I believe every single child should get to experience this atleast once within their childhood .. it’s what dreams are made of. Such a good experience to have with my 3 boys, lifetime memories made and a great relationship bond builder with my children.
Kelly S.
First time I had been with my sister, nephew and my son . Best camping trip ever and would recommend to everyone.Something for all the family and special memories to be made.Never a dull moment and all facilities were spot on. Thank you Camp Kindling , see you soon
Colleen C.
A new experience every year, the happiness on the face of my children is something that I love really, recommended for everyone who wants to have some beautiful memories. See you next year.. 😎
carlos D.
My kids love camp kindling, it’s amazing form all the adventure in the day till dancing the night away
Louisa B.
What can I say about Camp Kindling, it was incredible! By far the best place I have ever taken my children and tops any other holidays we have ever had! Why? Because it offers families a captivating outdoor retreat that caters to all age groups, providing an idyllic setting for multigenerational bonding and exploration of the natural world. Nestled in the countryside in Kent just 20 minutes from our home, this camp was the perfect destination to disconnect from screens and for my whole family to immerse ourselves in a diverse array of activities that promote unity, personal development, and a chance to embrace the simplicity of life outdoors.We stayed in the Boutique Camping which was equipped with clean showers and toilets with no queues making it perfect for families with little ones. It also had a pampering tent providing a place to dry and straighten my hair, do my make up and even charge my phone!Camp Kindling's activities were carefully curated to accommodate a variety of interests and ages. From traditional outdoor pursuits like hiking and campfires to tailored workshops on wilderness survival skills and family-friendly nature crafts, the camp ensured that every family member found an activity to cherish. Knowledgeable instructors lead these engaging experiences, infusing each session with enthusiasm and expertise. We enjoyed all the activities we took part in and the majority of these were drop-ins but with no queues! The boys were kept busy all day long, they enjoyed zorbing, nerf gun wars, rock climbing wall, crazy golf, mask and flag making, the water slide, t-shirt making and a scavenger hunt! All of which were included in the price, making Camp Kindling great value for money.A standout highlight of Camp Kindling was its focus on building family bonds! Through team challenges and interactive games, as a family we had the opportunity to discover the joys of working together. The camp's supportive environment encouraged each family member to step beyond our comfort zone, cultivating newfound skills and boosting self-confidence all while deepening our connection with the natural environment. In our party we had people aged between 4 and 68!The entertainment don’t stop in the evening, the evening was packed with entertainment including games and discos! The best bit being that the music was music that the adults could enjoy too.Camp Kindling provided a wide variety of different foods to try and every place we ate from was so so good!Overall, Camp Kindling (situated in Kent) is the perfect place to enable you to create an enriching and memorable outdoor experience with the whole family! With a mix of nature-inspired activities, skilled instructors, and a strong focus on family bonding, the camp offers families an exceptional opportunity to create lasting memories, strengthen relationships, and enjoy the great outdoors providing a break from screens. We will 100% be coming back next year!
Molly H.
Absolutely magical, loved creating amazing memories with my little ones. Will return next year.
Rebecca B.
Absolutely loved it. We have already booked our tickets for next year, it is SO worth the price, we were spoilt for choice on all the different activities that were there, the atmosphere was friendly and safe. We didn't want to come home, I wish it could have been a little longer 😂 Even if you're not someone that likes camping, you will love this!!!
Brianne C
Absolutely fantastic weekend!!
Louisa D.
Loved loved loved. Enjoyed every minute of this being able to see, so many people bond, with limited device use and have fun and share their reasons why they've attended or returned for another year.Wish the food section has more cultural food maybe Caribbean or African stations. Definitely return regardless.
C F
A magical weekend away from it all. So hard to describe this festival - there is truly something for everyone and we had ages from 2-44 and several neurospicy attendees in our group. So much fun, a great camp spirit and more and more to try next year. It is not cheap, but worth every single penny. We’ve made memories for life. Highly recommend
Sam F.
Absolutely loved Camp Kindling 2023! What a weekend. So easy, SO friendly and tons to do. The food was all reasonably priced and delicious. Toilets and showers were brilliant and the entertainment was so much fun. There was lots included in the ticket price and plenty of extras to add on if you wanted to. We never felt pestered for money though which is especially good with kids in tow. We'll definitely be back!
Roz B.
My little family had the most magical weekend at Camp Kindling. We have a one year old but still managed to get stuck into the amazing variety of drop in activities and were just buzzing from the atmosphere the whole time. Incredible staff, gorgeous location, beautiful decor and set up. The evening music was definitely a highlight for us, so many great acts, and a great mixture of live instrumentalists and Djs. Felt like I got to relive my childhood for the weekend! Thank you Camp Kindling! 🧚🧡
chesca M.
EVAN W.
What an amazing experience- beautiful location in the forest, great selection of activities and well organised with super friendly staff. It never felt too busy but had a brilliant atmosphere! Thank you Camp Kindling!
Hannah M.
Amazing time - both my fiancé and little one loved it. All happens in a beautiful environment and the activities are fantastic
Jon C.
Just come back from a fabulous weekend at Camp Kindling! We had two five year olds who absolutely loved it, and equally enjoyed the planned activities as much as running through the forest exploring! The facilities were great, the staff amazing and a tasty range of food and drink onsite to keep us energised! Thanks Camp Kindling 🙌
Lucy Y.
Just got home after a fantastic weekend at Camp Kindling! It’s our second time and the improvements made since 2022 are brilliant! General camping moved to the other side of the forest and had a much more festival vibe! People chatting, sharing and helping each other out! Hope to see all the Badgers next year!Facilities - the loo’s and showers were always attended to even at midnight when everyone is heading back after the music. Always someone nearby cleaning or handing out loo roll! Showers are much better than last year too! Cleaned all the time and loads of hot water! Washing up was done in cold water but everyone was so friendly and happy to chat. Microwave and a kettle were available but being able to use your own stove at your tent is much easier.I have to give a special mention to the father and son who tirelessly emptied the bins- pink baseball caps! Absolutely fantastic job!Activities & staff: yes some activities were fully booked and it was difficult if you were on the waiting list but staff always tried to get people on activities. There are so many things to do that are just turn up you don’t need to worry. Pendant flag making was a massive hit! So much so the staff had to run out to get more glue from the shops! Climbing wall and the jump always had a queue. Patrol leaders were always around and never seemed to stop they were fantastic! You need to join the games each evening and don’t miss the camp photo!Food: Really good mix of food available! Big shout out to the coffee tent at General camping opened at 7am and always had a queue, most parents were seen (including me) strolling up in our PJ and jumpers to get the coffee fix! Full English breakfast, pastries freshly baked onsite! Bubble tea was a big hit too as well as pizza, burgers, Moroccan food! So many, with halal, gluten free and vegan catered for. It is festival/ outing prices but that’s what you would expect.I would 100% recommend this weekend to anyone with children! Get the kids away from the PS and TV and they will make friends, try new things and have an amazing time! Parents they will honestly be knackered every night - you will too after dancing until 11pm and running round and doing things!
Lisa B.
Great experience for the kids, but beware food is extortionate and small portions but very high quality. It says you can't bring burners but I saw plenty, the one microwave and kettle is on hand if you knew about it. So bring your own snacks and food. Or lots of money. And no phone charging stations so print everything not much help when you're looking for spaces and waiting lists in the day tho. Booked in for an activity that wasn't even on and the hot air balloon was a fail. That said it's a great weekend given what was organised that's not a lot to complain about!!..music and bands was on point and activities for the kids so it was worth it. Definitely going back!
Karen G.
Such a magical experience! We had such a wonderful time at Camp Kindling - the atmosphere is so welcoming and joyful and choice of activities has something for everyone
Louise
Really lovely day out in some beautiful woodlands. The whole place has a magical feeling, loads to see and do, can’t wait for next year!
Ben W.
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Connor P.
i had an amazing experience at camp kindling! i’m fourteen years old so i was really happy that it wasn’t just stuff for little kids. there’s activities for a range of ages. it was also really nice with activities like axe throwing, they didn’t just let you throw the axe, they taught you how to do it first. my favourite thing to do was quad biking. i’m definitely doing it more than once next year!
Juni
Such a gorgeous way to really play and have fun with my whole family. More please!
Gladdis B.
Beautiful setting, a great choice of activities and really inclusive and friendly people!
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Gizela C.
It’s so unique not like anything I’ve been to before 🤩 !🐿 You choose one of the 4 patrols and earn tokens through the weekend. There’s daily patrol games which were so much fun……“go Team Squirrel”So many activities during the day to choose from (using your activity credits included in the ticket). All encouraging parent participation so great for quality time with the kids!Some of the daytime activities we did:-Nerf gun battles-Zorbing-Shelter building-Making a headdress-Hop hop dancing-Crazy golf-Sand artThen the party started 💃The evening entertainment was brilliant for both adults and kids.Initially part of me was thinking am I crazy taking young kids to something like this?! BUT it felt really safe, wasn’t too big, patrol leaders were full of enthusiasm and there was no moaning from the kids as they didn’t have enough time with so much to do!We had an amazing time and lots of memories made !
Gemma W.
We had the best time at camp kindling.The activities are incredible and the people even more so. It's like one big happy family enjoying the summer and partying together.There's something for everyone and I mean everyone.The atmosphere is contagious, its impossible to feel down, sad or bored .Go team fox !
sherelee S.
Ian G.
Fantastic for the kids, well worth the money. Exciting activities all day. Get involved and have lots of fun. Go foxes!!!!!!!!
Rob G.
All I can say about this camp is wow!! It was one of the best things we've ever done as a family and magical. We cannot wait to do it again next year!The camp is situated in a forest in kent and has many boarding options available. The tents are beautifully decorated, the toilets clean and options for cooking available although they did have many food trucks available. We booked the deluxe bell tent, and although there were issues getting our tent issued to us when we checked in, the staff worked quickly to resolve it.There are over 40 activities to choose from at camp kindling, and our days were packed with fun outdoor activities from archery to zorbing. The waterslide was fun, and we still have the terrariums that we made at the camp. Every day there are fun shows in the evening for kids and adults to enjoy, from stand-up comedy and talent shows to talks and live DJs. If you want some alone time, you could even book a nanny/babysitterThe patrol games were fun, and the parades added to the fun atmosphere, with team Fox taking home the coveted trophy!I highly recommend this camp to everyone. Camping has never been this much fun!
Amina S.
Glorious organised fun for the family at Camp Kindling! Nerf battles, Tree Climbing and Paper Beading were highlights. I went as a solo dad with two girls aged 5 and 8. Had an exhilarating (and somewhat exhausting) time. Highly recommended.
Tom K.
Jaymie T.
The BEST weekend ever!!!!Camp Kindling was amazing!!!We went as a group of 9,5 adults and 4 kids and there was something for everyone to enjoy.It's also really good at boosting children's confidence and getting them to try new things that they wouldn't get to do in everyday life.We all took part in different activities such as Archery and Orienteering too creative and relaxing things such as whittling and knitting and much, much more. It is truly one of the best weekends I have had for years!!!On top of that we also got to party and dance every evening and even got to meet and dance with TVs Rylan Clarke on the first evening.There were some amazing food vendors as well I especially loved the butter chicken curry and the lamb wrap.The team games were so much fun and everyone really gets into it. We loved collecting tokens to try and help our team win.(Go Badgers 🦡)Looking forward to next year already!!!
kerry S.
Where to start! I've taken my daughter (now 11) to Camp kindling from it's first year.As a disabled single parent I had reservations. But wow I need not.We've gone for the boutique camping to make it easier for me and they improve service year on year.The activities are so tuned to building children's confidence and skills, learning new things having fun and the atmosphere and evening parties are really family friendly. Everyone walks around with a smile and you'll make lifelong friends. We've booked again for 23 along with people we met in 21!
Rich W.
Adventure by day and party by night!Set within an intrepid forest lies a child’s dream! A family festival weekend like no other. Not only are there over 100 activities to choose from, there are also evenings packed with entertainment!With tokens to be earned for the 4 camp teams, patrol games, partying, crafts, spas, adrenaline fuelled fun and copious amounts of open space this festival builds a wonderful sense of community and belonging leading to such a fun and friendly feel throughout.A chance to be surrounded in a beautiful setting with your children whilst you all try new things, accomplish challenges, create, laugh, push yourselves out of your comfort zone and enjoy time together. My children loved every moment, every opportunity and every experience! After days filled with adventure, we spent the evenings enjoying comedy, performances, music and stories!With four children ranging in age, I can honestly say there was something for everyone and totally set up with children in mind throughout!We will be back next year without a doubt!
Adele S.
Wow! What a great weekend!! This was our first time at Camp Kindling and it certainly lived up to our expectations!! We had such a fun weekend!!Everyone was so friendly especially the Patrol leaders who were always ready to stop for a chat when in between activities!! The patrol games were so much fun - even though it wasn’t team badger’s year this year!!We took part in so many different activities including Orienteering, waterslide, axe skills, parkour, zorbing, rifle shooting, archery, Pom Pom making and knitting!!The evening entertainment was brilliant, with live music, DJs, comedy shows and talks to choose from and even included a set from Rylan who was fab!! Well done to the whole team for organising such, a fun and action packed weekend!!
Chris D.
We have just returned from a brilliant weekend at Camp Kindling. So many activities for children and grown ups to do together, fab entertainment, craft workshops aplenty and new skills acquired. Faculties are clean and it is well organised. We can’t wait to go back next year!
Katie W.
2022 Update:Returned to Camp Kindling and I would give more stars 🌟 if I could.Amazing changes made since last year -Lots more activities like Zorbing (i was a hamster in a ball and loved it, the kids too), Air Drop and Wall Climbing!A huge variety of food trucks and vans. Loved how the Camp took the feedback from last year on this and improved.The evening acts were simply amazing .Nick Cope was superb. There was also a talent show which was new, my son loved it! It also gave him confidence to say he wants to do it next year. So grateful for that Camp Kindling.I could go on and on. As a family we wished it never ended!Thank you Camp Kindling for creating great family memories ❤See you next year !2021: We have had Literally the BEST weekend ever for both Adults and Kids! Thank you to the organisers, patrol leaders and every member of the #CampKindling team for creating a magical weekend for me and my family.Each activity according to my son was THE BEST EVER! From Tree Climbing to Mask Making, he loved it all! He even tried Quad Biking, plus we had a Rave every night!! We also made friends we hope to see every year.Please if you are thinking about attending Camp Kindling, dont think about it. DO IT. I promise you, you will not regret it. Amazing memories were created for us all. Even my husband got into it - another thing i was worried about.A few parents initally complained about the variety of food and other (festival expected) issues, but i cant really fault Camp Kindling. The rate of response to reach a solution for issues raised was amazing. Especially in a post - Covid world, things are not the same and we all are still trying to find a better way of working, but it just showed how much went into making sure that everyone had a good time.Thanks Camp Kindling and see you all next year ❤
Nat
We have just got home after a weekend with 2 kids at Camp Kindling and we had the BEST time. We have never been to a family festival before and in fact we have never camped as a family before but the experience not only brilliant but pretty much seamless for us all.Once we figured out how to set up our tent we explored base camp and the most beautiful setting aptly called, ‘The Intrepid Forest’. We used our tokens to book onto a whole heap of activities (nerf battles, zorbing, crafts, raft building, crazy golf ) which were well organised and loads of fun. We all loved the giant water slide which was a drop-in event.The evening entertainment was varied and there was something for everyone - my little one especially enjoyed Nick Cope.This really is a family festival which was totally geared up to cater for ALL the family with a wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely be back next year, I didn’t get to try the outdoor spa and hot tub so I’ve got to return for that alone!Thanks Camp Kindling for a super weekend!
Jenny G.
We attended the 2022 camp as newbies to both camping and the festival. We went as a family with 2 kids, aged 10 and 5. Hopefully this review will be useful to parents thinking of booking.Overall we had the most incredible weekend imaginable and cannot believe how well Camp Kindling lived up to the hype!Activities- wow - the staff were phenomenal in all activities. The creative writing lady Hannah was a favourite of the kids, along with Sophie from marketing - we want to read your book when it’s finished Sophie! Mindfulness was one of the best sessions and as a family we loved creating our group piece and forest bathing. Parkour was a favourite too, and I have to say, paper beading was the one thing we’ll be doing at home for months to come, I literally couldn’t drag the kids or myself away! I could go on all day about the quality and quantity of activities but honestly, everyone was just superb. Family members said that archery battles and rifle shooting were very good too. Yes, there was a wait for zorbing, but we waited and the kids loved it, no stress! There simply isn’t time to do everything!Accommodation- we booked boutique camping with a deluxe bell tent. There was a little mix up with our bedding and electricity, but when we told reception it was resolved within the hour and we just managed with the two double beds. The tent was clean, beautifully laid out and we each had a lovely welcome pack of toiletries and a towel waiting for us. There were fairy lights in the tent which made a lovely atmosphere, and lights outside. The field wasn’t as lush as they had hoped due to the drought, however no grass could have covered the large rocks all over the field - only negative there, and my youngest tripped over them constantly. I’ve never camped before and the toilets and showers were fine - we managed and any issues were dealt with swiftly.We were given a lovely welcome drink on arrival of Prosecco.Entertainment was fantastic. The patrol leaders spent all day every day running around to get the kids involved, they were just so involved and making the kids enjoy their time - our badger leader was brilliant with the kids and they loved him. There were high quality acts on the stages and the auditorium- my daughter fan girled so hard for Nick Cope! Kids DMCUK blew us away, when can we see them again?! Yolanda and the band jammers brought the energy and we loved the BeatBox collective and the other acts - something for literally everyone.Food - my 5yo is coeliac and the restrictions on cooking did make it a bit harder, only The Greedy Vegan catered for GF kids (thank you!) so found that tough. Some of the vendors needed to use fly food covers - if you want to charge £3 for a croissant then you need to make sure there aren’t flies sitting on them. Same as other reviews really, we just wanted some healthy food that wasn’t ultra processed at a reasonable price, and drinks less than £3.50 a can. On the plus side, I’ve never craved a salad before… This is down to the individual vendors though. There was indeed variety but maybe I’d have liked to see some food representing black heritage too, especially so close to London.Overall I cannot thank the team enough for the experience. The quality of the staff and the attention to detail are evident, and the sheer effort that every single person put in to make sure you have a great time is second to none. I’m still absolutely buzzing and I hope we can return next year.
Nicola D.
Cute little kid friendly festival, reminds of the PGL camps I used to go to as a kid!
Rob't
Looks great
Stewie P.
Amazing experience tried to entice so many people to co me this year 😅
Emma M.
Every year that I have returned from Camp Wildfire full of stories, my kids bemoaned the fact that it is only for adults. This year they get to experience the magic of Camp Kindling and they are SO excited! They have already planned the kind of activities they are interested in and I know they will be well looked after. The care and consideration that the team behind Camps Wildfire and Kindling put into their weekends goes well beyond the norm. They put so much thought into how to make the weekends actually work well for both visitors and the environment and I am always secure in the knowledge that amazing memories will be made. The customer service is excellent and they are quick to respond to queries and concerns, which is reassuring with tricky coeliac kids and for those with additional needs. Just book it!
Nicky T.
Jensiya T.
Best weekend with our young family and friends.
Lewis A.
Such a great time for all the family, we love it and can’t wait for next year! Loads of fun activities for kiddies (and adults) and some great food suitable for everyone and very tasty 😋
Celena S.
Truly unique experience! The kids loved every minute and we can’t wait for next year!
James D.
As someone volunteering at the event, I have to say my hats are off to the team running it. It was their first year running this specific event, there were some teething issues but the way in which they adapted and responded to things as they arose was incredible.As for the event itself, it's truly a unique experience, for both adults and children. You can be guaranteed to create hundreds of amazing memories with your children. It is something totally different to any other type of family getaway.I, for one, will be recommending this to everyone I know with kids.
Nicholas V.
Lee D.
We had such an amazing time at camp Kindling. All the activities we did were so much fun however, tree climbing and quad biking have to be the top two for me. As well as the incredible activities, there were also incredible people... the patrol leaders! They were so enthusiastic and made the place even better and I would love to be one in a few years. As a teenager I can safely say that Kindling is not just for younger kids as I had so much fun, I would definitely recommend!
Cedar
Had the best time ever at the first ever Camp Kindling. It was a magical time for the kids, and we managed to do lots of activities including soap making, bread baking, African drumming and mask making. An experience unlike any other, and one we won’t forget in a hurry. Can’t wait to go next year.
Sharon D.
Myself and my niece and nephew had such an amazing time at Camp Kindling. It was the first one for kids, so yes a few things that they are going to improve on such as more vendors for food (Post - Covid pull outs), but massive credit to the team for organising a magical weekend. The activies were a lot, and big list to choose from. We will definitely be back next year. Highly recommend families attending, great bonding weekend filled with games, laughter joy and fun!! The team were amazing! Well done for putting on a wonderful festival!
O O
Fantastic event where you'll have a great time with the kids, will repeat for sure!!
Marc B.
Amazing weekend! Lovely family fun vibe and such a great opportunity for my little boy to try lots of different activities! The activities were really well organised and the leaders were so enthusiastic and engaged the kids really well. Can’t wait to go back next year!
Alayna D.
Such an incredible weekend. The activities were so well organised and the entertainment was amazing, absolutely magical for the children. Definitely be back next year!
Charlotte A.
Hatty S.
What an amazing team of people every person who we came across were so helpful! The TEAM LEADERS were amazing and never let the energy drop at all! As this was the first year of course there were things that need tweaking and thanks to the still lingering Covid pings the catering was probably biggest affected. We LOVED it and it was worth the 6 hour journey❤️If you want to make fab memories in a safe family setting do LOADS of activities then do it next yearThe Squirrels 🐿 🐿🐿🐿
Jayne S.
