A SUMMER camp just for adults in the UK is said to be the only one of it’s kind – with thousands of Brits already raving about it.
Camp Wildfire is a weekend festival for over 18’s only, with guests ranging from 25 to 50.
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The festival is a two-day, three-night event, with a choice of both camping pitches and boutique camping as well as campervan sites.
The website, which describes the festival as “adventure by day, party by night,” first launched back in 2015 although gained fame after appearing on Dragon’s Den back in 2022.
Just like in American summer camps, you can compete for the Wildfire Cup, while joining a “patrol” – Badgers, Hawks, Squirrels or Foxes.
Each one has it’s own colour and “super power” such as courage, cunning or ingenuity.
You can then try and win points throughout the weekend by playing patrol games such as tug of war and limbo, before a final night race.
But if you don’t fancy it, then you can just enjoy the festival’s other activities which you pre-book before.
In the day, there are 100 activities to choose from, all of which are included in the ticket price.
Some of the more well-known activities include laid back sessions of knitting, juggling, bread making, and embroidery.
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More adventure based activities include mini golf, archery, dodgeball and quad-biking
But there are also some more unique activities such as stilt walking, aerial bungee, wabi-sabi pottery, beatboxing and Japanese sword fighting.
Depending on the activities, they range from being free to costing 45 credits.
And in the evenings, there are 50 shows, ranging from live music and DJs to talks and comedy shows.
Music includes Charlotte Church’s “Late Night Pop Dungeon” as well as a DJ sets with Lisa Maffia and Craig Charles.
If you want a mix of music, there are 80s and 90s music sessions, as well as gospel choirs, jazz and garage nights.
Also on-site are bars and good stalls, as well as cooking areas to prepare your own meals.
There’s even a “spa” with wood-fired hot tubs and saunas.
Previous tourists have raved about it, with one saying: “Just the best time! I had such an amazing weekend and I wish I could do it all over again right now.”
Another wrote: “So different to a normal festival, it’s not just about the evenings and the day activities are amazing.”
A third said: “My favourite festival. It’s the best. Half adventure camp, half music festival.”
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The campsite is in Sevenoaks in Kent, around 40 minutes from London.
There are two weekends to choose from – Aug 25-28 and Sep 1-4.
Sadly both are sold out this year but you can sign up to the waitlist.
And final tickets go on sale at 10am on March 8, although you can register ahead of time.
Tickets range from £225 for a basic ticket, which includes all music, games and talks but no activity credits , to £545 for unlimited activities.
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Three camping tips from an expert
David Scotland owns camping equipment retailer Outdoor World Direct and knows all about how to make a camping trip run smoothly.
When visiting any campsite this summer it’s important to make sure you’re not making simple mistakes that could ruin your holiday.
Check your tent
David recommends putting your tent up a couple of weeks before you’re due to travel to give you enough time to repair or replace any damaged parts.
He told Sun Online Travel: “You’d be surprised how many people turn up with broken tents.”
Test the ground
Picking a good spot to pitch your tent is difficult, with lots of things to consider.
One of those should be the condition of the ground you’re putting your tent on top of, according to David.
He said: “Once you’ve found the perfect spot, test the ground with your pegs before you commit to camping there to make sure the ground is soft enough.”
Don’t nap in your tent
It may seem the perfect place for it, but a nap in a tent could end badly, if it’s done at the wrong time of the day.
David explained: “If the sun’s shining and it’s hot inside your tent – don’t do it!
“One of our friends nodded off in his tent during a heatwave at Glastonbury and ended up at the medical tent with heatstroke.”
Instead, he recommends finding some shade outside or somewhere well ventilated.
