Wildcraft Club is held outdoors in natural settings throughout London, including South Norwood Country Park, London, SE25 4NF and Pinewood Scout Centre, Shirley Church Road, CR0 5AJ
During the holidays are sessions run from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Venue and meeting point
South Norwood Country Park
South Norwood Country Park is a 125 acre nature reserve, it has a mix of habitats including meadows, wetland, a lake and some copses. It is home to an array of wildlife including kestral, fox and pheasant.
For those familiar with our base camp, meet there at 10.30am. For those new to Wildcraft Club meet at the visitor centre at 9.50am, where a staff member will meet you and we will walk down to the base camp together.
If you are delayed in arriving, contact us by phone (07906 832 952) so we can endeavor to have someone meet you.
Pinewood Scout Centre
Pinewood Scout Centre has 6 acres of woodland and a lake. Access is down a hard track, there is a car park about 500 yards down the track. There are toilets on site.
Our base camp can be seen from the track as you pass down towards the car park, underneath a parachute. Meet here at 10.30am.
Clothing and welfare
The session will be held entirely outdoors. We will meet whatever the weather except storms and high winds, nature and all that she brings will be part of the experience. Please dress appropriately for the weather and to be comfortable throughout the day. We suggest bringing waterproof clothing and sunscreen with you.
The park has some wetland areas which can be boggy in places after rain. If it has recently rained we suggest sturdy waterproof footwear.
Medical
Please inform us (info@wildinthecity.org.uk) of medical conditions or allergies you wish us to know about which may be relevant to individuals booked under this ticket and their participation in outdoor activities.
Property
Wild in the City! cannot take responsibility for any property, which is lost or damaged during the session.
Photography
Wild in the City! would like to take photographs and video of the session for use online and in printed materials. Please inform us on the day if you do not wish individuals booked under this ticket to be filmed or photographed.
Safety
Parents/Guardians are responsible for the safety and well-being of children attending with them during the event. Some activities may include the use of tools such as mallets, knives or corkscrews, our facilitators will give instruction on how to use them safely. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that the children attending with them follow this guidance and to ensure that their children do not start activities until guidance has been given.
The event may involve activities using natural materials for play and games, such as nettles, sticks, mud and rocks. You may come into contact with wildlife, including biting insects and dogs. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that the children attending with them use materials and interact with wildlife safely and bring any precautions such as insect repellent with them.
In booking this ticket the parent/guardian accepts all risks in participating in the event.
Weather and cancellations
The event will run whatever the weather except high winds and storms. If we need to cancel the event due to weather you will be contacted by 9.am on the day and your fee will be transferable to a rescheduled date.
Session fees are non refundable.