DISTRICT CALENDAR
What's coming up

District Dates Spring / Summer 2026

(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.  Some highlights are listed here: National Training Events

Sunday 19th April - Adult Volunteer and Leader Training

For Adults thinking of coming on camp, or who regularly help out at group night, this training is a MUST. (In fact, you cannot come on camp without recent Safeguarding Training).  The day will cover an intro to Woodcraft Camping, Staying Safe at group nights and on camp, Safeguarding, Inclusion and Behaviour management.  Lauren K (Woodcraft Programme Manager) will be coming to help facilitate. INFO & BOOKING FORM

Friday 24th April to Sun 26th April - Clapton Group Camps

Two camps in the wonderful Danemead woods - Elfins in the hut, Pioneers under canvas.  Check with group coordinators for more info.

Sunday 26th April - Final booking for May and Summer Camp

All the info is here - LINK

London Region PIONEER DAY

Either 25th April or 9th May - an action packed day of activities at Shadwell Activities Centre.

Saturday 23rd to Wednesday 27th May - DISTRICT MAY CAMP 

4 days over half-term at White Hall in Derbyshire.  Living cooperatively under canvas - a great intro to camping with Hackney Woodcraft.   BOOK NOW

Monday 8th June - District Meeting

Times and location to follow - INFO

Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th June - Annual Gathering

Annual Gathering is the Woodcraft Folk’s Annual Training, Development and Democratic Conference, this year also including Venturer Camp pre-camp. It will take place at Biblins, and also online - INFO

Friday 26th to Sun 28th June - Pioneer Bushcraft Camp

At, and run by, Cudham and the Wordcraft Bushcraft Team, this is open to all Pioneer groups.  Booking deadline 1st May - INFO

End of Term Party

One of the last Thursday's before summer - watch this space for date and place.

Saturday 25th to Friday 31st July - National Pioneer Camp 

At the wonderful Biblins - Start the summer holidays in style camping with Pioneers from around the country.

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

At Park Farm, in the South Downs.  Summer highlight!   BOOK NOW

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/