Camp No. 2 - Yorkshire Cave Training
Camp Chiefs: Sophie Meekings & Sara Monahan Organiser: Ella Wright
Dates: Friday 20th February 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026
Ages: 16 plus
Fees: £60.00
We will be learning and refreshing caves in the Yorkshire area with the view to leading and teaching younger cavers on the main camp at Easter. This camp is for experienced Pathfinder cavers, new to caving staff and capable old hands. (Travel costs not included in camp fees, campers to arrange own transport, we will co-ordinate lift shares and train times where possible)
Nearby Town: Kirby Lonsdale, N Yorks
Travel: Independent travel
Extra Info: Experienced cavers only
Camp No. 3 - Yorkshire Caving
Camp Chiefs: Sophie Meekings & Sara Monahan Organiser: Ella Wright
Dates: Monday 30th March 2026 to Friday 3rd April 2026
Ages: 12.0 to 17.11
Fees: £210.00
Join us for singing, dancing, walking, playing, exploring, cooking, oh and some CAVING! All in the stunning landscape of Lech Fell whatever the weather. We will create community and exercise our curiosity while caving in small groups most days of this 5 day camp. Experienced campers only ( 2 or more standing camps), specialist caving kit provided.
Nearby Town: Kirby Lonsdale, N Yorks
Travel: TBC
Extra Info: This camp is for experienced FSC campers only.
Camp No. 5 - Roaming the Rhinogydd
Camp Chiefs: Jenny Dingle & Cadi St John Organiser: Katy Cawkwell
Dates: Saturday 4th April 2026 to Thursday 9th April 2026
Ages: 14 to 17.11
Fees: £260.00
A shorter Easter camp just for Trackers and Pathfinders - camp magic for people who can't spare a whole week. Starting and ending our adventure around a cosy campfire on home turf at 'Harlech', we'll hike into the extraordinary and somehow secret mountains and lakes of the Rhinogydd range. Precious time in a small group for long roving chats, high places and whooping in water. We will look out for each other, learn new things and enjoy this beautiful wild place.
Nearby Town: Harlech
Travel: TBC
Camp No. 11 - From Bristol by Bike
Camp Chiefs: Simon Oatley & Robbie Gillett Organiser: Hana Leithgoe
Dates: Saturday 2nd May 2026 to Monday 4th May 2026
Ages: 11.0 to 17.11
Fees: £140.00
Join us as we cycle along old railways lines, ride beside rivers and bumble along country tracks. Singing and swimming as we go. We’ll be carrying everything we need, and you’ll be shopping and cooking for yourselves in small groups. Beginners welcome and we particularly encourage girls and non-binary campers to apply. This is a leisurely, mostly off road, adventure.
Nearby Town: Bristol
Travel: Train from/to London
Camp No. 12 - Wolverhampton to Stourbridge, how will we go?
Camp Chiefs: Ro Whinnett & Joel Smith Organiser: Emma Brandenburger
Dates: Saturday 2nd May 2026 to Monday 4th May 2026
Ages: 9 to 17.11
Fees: £140.00
Walking by day along canal towpaths and disused railway lines then sleeping for two nights on the same site, we will create a small lodge singing and playing games as we go. This semi mobile will be ideal for those who would like to try out a walking mobile or those who like hike. Everyone will need to be able to move their own luggage on and off the train but only day packs will be carried whilst walking. Early Saturday morning to Monday late afternoon Not suitable for first time campers
Nearby Town: Wolverhampton
Travel: Train from/to London
Extra Info: This camp is for experienced FSC campers only.
Camp No. 27 - Barras Meadow
Camp Chiefs: Laurence Higgens & Lily Jenkins Organiser: Ellen Clarke
Dates: Monday 27th July 2026 to Sunday 9th August 2026
Ages: 12.0 to 17.11
Fees: £625.00
Walk in the Lake District semi mobile camp - come on this camp it will be half mobile half standing, only trailseekers, trackers and pathfinders. You know what camp is like, just come, no-one reads these things anyway!
Nearby Town: Ravenglass
Travel: TBC
Extra Info: This camp is for experienced FSC campers only.
Camp No. 34 - All A-Broads
Camp Chiefs: Dan Hall & Neale Jenvey Organiser: Ella Wright
Dates: Friday 14th August 2026 to Sunday 23rd August 2026
Ages: 12.0 to 17.11
Fees: £510.00
The wind's in the rigging and the anchor's aweigh! We will start and end our camp in a private wood at the very end of the Norfolk Broads, where we will spend the first couple of days at a base camp. Once we have mastered the art of sailing, we will set sail with all our provisions for a 5-day hike, leaving our base to see where wind and tide take us. We will be camping overnight in our traditional Norfolk sailing boats, cooking on the bank whilst keeping a weather eye out for pirates and the ice cream boat. Can we do a full summer camp whilst sailing? This is a mobile camp for experienced campers. No sailing experience is required, but all campers must be confident swimmers.
Nearby Town: Great Yarmouth
Travel: Coach from London
Extra Info: All campers must be able to swim 50 metres. This camp is for experienced FSC campers only.
Camp No. 40 - Mendip Caving training camp
Camp Chief: Ian Peachey Organiser: Dan Fitzsimmons
Dates: Friday 9th October 2026 to Sunday 11th October 2026
Ages: 16 plus
Fees: £60.00
An opportunity to learn and remember the delights of the subterranean world, with a view to introducing these to younger campers on the main Caving Camp. This training camp is for experienced Pathfinder cavers, new to caving staff and capable old hands. (Travel costs not included in camp fees, campers to arrange own transport, we will co-ordinate lift shares and train times where possible)
Nearby Town: Shepton Mallet
Travel: Independent travel
Extra Info: Experienced cavers only
Camp No. 41 - Mendips Caving
Camp Chief: Ian Peachey Organiser: Dan Fitzsimmons
Dates: Saturday 24th October 2026 to Wednesday 28th October 2026
Ages: 9 to 17.11
Fees: £210.00
Come and join us underground in the marvellous Mendips. We will foray out from our cosy caving hut base near the village of Priddy seeking adventures above and below the misty hills. There will be caving in small groups, a one day lodge hike, camp fires, singing, delicious food and excellent company. We will aim to create a resilient and caring community of all ages, whilst treading lightly above and below ground. Escape the troubles of the surface world and join the underground movement its grand down there.
Nearby Town: Shepton Mallet
Travel: TBC