About the event

Looking for an exciting outdoor experience for your Beavers, Cubs or Scouts? Join us at Folly Farm for a woodland adventure packed with practical skills, nature discovery and hands-on learning!

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Folly Farm, a nature reserve managed by Avon Wildlife Trust, our sessions give young people the chance to experience the great outdoors with professional, learn new skills and explore the natural world together. 

What to expect/ choose

🔥 Fire-lighting and outdoor survival skills
🪵 Using tools and developing practical woodland skills
🎨 Woodland crafts and creative activities
🐾 Nature trails and wildlife identification
🥘 Outdoor cooking and campfire adventures
🌳 Shelter building and teamwork challenges
🦉 Owl pellet dissection and discovering nature's mysteries
🦇 Nocturnal nature and exploring wildlife after dark
🧭 Navigation and outdoor exploration

Each session can be tailored to your group's interests and badge requirements, with plenty of opportunities to learn by doing, develop confidence and work together. Whether you're mastering fire-lighting, building a shelter, discovering local wildlife or navigating woodland trails, there's plenty to get excited about!

Designed with your group in mind

Our sessions are designed and led by a wonderful, highly experienced Forest School leader who is passionate about working with children and is also an ex-Scout leader.

With an understanding of the Scouting movement and the skills young people are encouraged to develop, sessions can support your group's badge criteria while offering memorable, hands-on outdoor experiences. We'll help your Beavers, Cubs or Scouts build practical skills, grow in confidence, work as a team and deepen their connection with nature.

Session details

📍 Folly Farm Nature Reserve
⏰ Evening sessions, 6pm–8pm or days arranged to suit your group
👣 For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
💷 £5 per child
🌳 Maximum 30 children per session
🥾 Group leaders stay for the session

We'll meet in the car park before heading out to explore the All Access Trail and discover what the woodland has in store.

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✨ Whether you're working towards badges, developing outdoor skills or simply looking for a brilliant evening of adventure, 

Interested in booking a session for your Beavers, Cubs or Scouts? We'd love to welcome your group to Folly Farm! Get in touch for more details and to discuss how we can tailor an adventure to suit your group.

Email us: Learning@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk