DISTRICT CALENDAR
What's coming up

District Dates  - Summer 2026 to Summer 2027

(Group Night plans and Full District Calendar at the bottom of the page)

In addition to these District events, National Wordcraft run a series of training webinars on things like introductions to new volunteers, Safeguarding, running camps and fundraising etc.  

You can find more info HERE and a calendar of National activities here

Sunday 19th to Saturday 25th July - DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP

At Park Farm, in the South Downs.  Summer highlight!   Latest Info Here

Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th August - National Venturer Camp

More info and booking here: Here

Fri 21st to Sun 23 August  - National Rainbow Camp

For Pioneers and Venturers and young DFs - this weekend, at Fairmead in Epping Forest, is hosted by Woodcraft Folk and will be facilitated by experienced volunteers of the organisation. Group leaders/parents are not required to stay at the centre for their children to take part. More info here: https://woodcraft.org.uk/events/rainbow-camp/

Thursday 10th September – Group Planning Meetings

May differ – check with your Group

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September - Stoke Newington Groups Camp

Returning to The Mulberry Bush, Sarratt

Friday 25th to Sun 27th September Haggerston & Hackney Lea Groups Camp

 Haggerston groups combine with the new Hackney Lea Elfins group for their first weekend camp at Danemead.  

Friday 25th to Sun 27th September - Multidistrict Camp at Scarletts

Scarlets is a newly opened Woodcraft site in Sussex.  They are holding a weekend camp for Pioneers, Venturers and DFs.  Activities on offer include: Nature Recovery Projects, Bushcraft & Greenwood Working Games, Whittling, Fire lighting, Bat walk, Crafts and more…  More info here: LINK
If you are interested, talk to your group coordinator about arranging taking a group.

Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October - Central Bushcraft Camp

A centrally run weekend Bushcraft Camp at Park Farm.   This camp is open to Elfins, Pioneers, Venturers and DFs
Activities will include Bushcraft and Greenwood working, Rocket Stoves, tarps, Fire lighting, crafts and more.... Details here
If you are interested, talk to your group coordinator about arranging taking a group BEFORE 24th July.

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October - Clapton Groups Camp 

A weekend in Epping Forest at Fairmead.

Saturday 24th to Wednesday 28th October - Venturer Half Term Residential

An amazing opportunity to visit the fabled Lockerbrook - a Woodcraft owned site in the heart of the Peak District

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November - Elfin Cudham Residential

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February 2027 - Pioneer Cudham Residential 

Friday 12th to Sunday 14th March 2027 - Venturer Cudham Weekend Residential 

DISTRICT ANNUAL GATHERING - Date TBC

A day of discussion, planning and training to set the course of our District for the next year. All adults and young people very welcome. 

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th May 2027 - Adult Residential Weekend

Join us at Cudham for a relaxed social weekend. We’ll combine some training and discussions with walks, campfires and singing.   All adults welcome.

Saturday 29th May to Wednesday 2nd June (Probably) - DISTRICT MAY CAMP 

Where will it be?  What do YOU want it to be?  Get involved in planning our big district camp for the year.

Sunday 22nd to Sunday 29th August 2027 - London & South East Region Camp 

We return to Belchamps in Essex to camp with Districts from across the region.  NOTE THE DATE - LATER IN THE SUMMER THAN WE USUALLY CAMP