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Mon 09 Jun
|Vale Ondula
Wild Roots Camp: A Forest School Adventure
Wild Roots Camp invites your child to connect with nature through a week of hands-on activities like foraging, fire-making, and journaling. Guided by experienced facilitators, they'll explore the magic of the forest while developing a deep sense of creativity and community.
Time & Location
09 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 13 Jun 2025, 17:00
Vale Ondula, Rua de Vilas 190, 4625-509 Sande, Portugal
About the event
Wild Roots Camp: A Forest School Adventure
Let your child step into the magic of the wild at Wild Roots Camp – a week-long immersive nature experience where Mother Earth is our first teacher.
Children will enjoy hands-on activities like foraging, fire-making, and nature journaling, while also being introduced to sacred rituals and outdoor play. The camp fosters creativity, connection, and a deep love for the natural world.
Each day begins with a circle to honor the land, followed by immersive learning experiences in the forest. In addition to foraging, journaling, and fire-making, there will be opportunities for children to participate in activities shared with the ceremonial retreat that will be held at Vale Ondula in the same week.
Details
Dates: June 9th - 13th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with a nourishing vegetarian lunch provided)
Ages: 3 - 11 years
Minimum of 5 participants required for the camp to run
What to Expect
A week of engaging, hands-on outdoor activities
Creative and educational experiences, such as foraging, fire-making, and keeping a nature journal
Daily sacred circles to connect with nature and set intentions
Opportunities to join in with the ceremonial retreat activities
A nourishing vegetarian lunch provided each day
A sense of connection to the land, the group, and the retreat energy
Kids will return home in the afternoon—this is a day camp, not an overnight experience
Please bring:
A water bottle
Comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor play
Snacks to share with the group
Facilitators
Liz: Founder of Forestlings in Amarante, Liz is dedicated to creating child-focused learning spaces that offer a range of educational activities toward a more sustainable future.
Giulia: A fun, creative mom in love with using nature as her inspiration for crafts and activities, Giulia brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the camp.
Alyssa: An Anishinaabek Indigenous full-spectrum doula from Canada, Alyssa has extensive experience working with children in outdoor and nature-based settings. She is passionate about experiential learning and child-led education.
Pricing
Early Bird (until March 31st): €145
Normal Price (from April 1st onwards): €160
Traveling Families:
For families wishing to stay nearby, you can choose to park your campervan at Vale Ondula for the duration of the camp for an additional fee of €50 per campervan for the whole week.
Please note: We are not a campsite, so there are no RV services (water, electricity, etc.) available. Campervans are welcome to park up but must be self-sufficient.
Spaces are limited. Secure your child’s spot today.