Looking back over the summer
Over the summer over 300 young people from Woodcraft groups across the country came together for Venturer Camp. Take a look back at some of the photos of the event. Venturer Camp Photo Album
Flood clean up continues
It's been a busy few weeks, checking over the site and all the equipment, making sure it's clean, dry and stored away after the flood ready for next Spring along with all the usual tasks to get the site ready for winter. The iconic marquee has survived the flood waters, after a lot of work...
The clean up begins
Things are looking a bit more positive on site today. Huge thanks to the team who are onsite finding, sorting and cleaning up all the equipment which was underwater. The tide marks on the tents show just how deep the water was, but otherwise have stood up remarkably well. Really pleased to see the iconic...
Flood waters receding
Looking a little bit drier on site this morning. Volunteers are on site assessing the damage. We're amazed to see some of the Koodoo tents still standing. Sadly yesterday saw various pots, pans, benches and things drift off down the river. One of the big bins was spotted wedges in a tree further down the...
Unbelievable views of the site today
Unbelievable views of the site this morning. All campers are safely off site, but it's not the celebratory end to the 2019 camping season we'd hoped for.
Newsletter – Autumn 2019
Thank you to all of you that camped and contributed to such a successful season at Biblins, we have had a great summer with only a few weeks of camping left before we close down for the winter. Although the site will be closed we will still be working behind the scenes making improvements and...
Pioneer Activity Weekend
Pioneers are Woodcraft folks 10 - 12 year olds. Last weekend, Pioneers from groups across the South West gathered together for a fun packed weekend. Everyone had a chance to have a go at fire lighting, orienteering and a variety of team challenges. The egg retrieval was especially popular and amazingly all three teams managed...
Our biggest event yet
August saw us hosting our biggest event to date, V Camp 2019. Run by young people, for young people, Venturer camp runs every three years. Groups of young people from Woodrcaft groups across the regions and nations join together for a week of activities. Here's a run down from one of our young people who...
Busy times on site
It's been a very busy few weeks, a huge range of different groups enjoying the site. Camp Koodoo is proving very popular, especially for those looking for a nice easy base for exploring the area. Many of the groups using it have arrived and departed by canoe. There is still time to donate to our...
Buy a Brick
Woodcraft Folk took over the management of the Biblins Youth Campsite in 2018, the site previously being run by the Forestry Commission since the 1960s. During the 2018 season over 5,000 children and young people stayed on the site, having opportunities to engage with nature, work together and develop their confidence. At Woodcraft Folk, we...