📍 South London Scout Centre, Grange Lane, Dulwich, SE21 7LH
📅 20 July – 7 August 2026 (Monday to Friday only)
👧 Suitable for children aged 5–13 years
NB -If you are interested in booking Thursdays for Paddle boarding please book the whole day - regardless of whether your child is participating or not in the paddle boarding session. We won't be able to accommodate booking just hald a day session.
We are delighted to return to the beautiful South London Scout Centre for our fourth year of woodland adventures and family camping.
Since 2023, Orokolo has been developing a unique family-friendly holiday camp model, where children enjoy exciting daytime activities while parents continue with their usual routines before joining us in the evenings for optional camping, shared meals and community around the campfire.
This summer we are thrilled to be partnering with Wild Things Camp, combining our shared love of nature, creativity, play and child-led exploration.
Set beside the ancient woodland of Sydenham Hill Woods, our summer programme offers children a chance to slow down, make friends, learn new skills, connect with nature and enjoy the freedom of outdoor play.
Programme for the Week:
Each morning, children will join the Orokolo team for nature-based learning, outdoor adventures and woodland exploration.
We are delighted that on Tuesday and Friday mornings, experienced educators from the London Wildlife Trust will once again join us in Sydenham Hill Woods.
Children will explore one of London's most important urban nature reserves through hands-on activities, conservation learning and wildlife discovery. Previous years have included pond dipping, mammal tracking, natural art, den building and woodland ecology.
Activities by London Wildlife trust and Orokolo will include some or all of the following:
Nature observation and wildlife spotting
Forest School-inspired activities
Den building
Pond dipping
Bug hunting and mini-beast surveys
Tree and plant identification
Nature journalling
Woodland games and challenges
Conservation activities
Free play and child-led exploration
NB -If you are interested in booking Thursdays for Paddle boarding please book the whole day - regardless of whether your child is participating or not in the paddle boarding session. We won't be able to accommodate booking just hald a day session.
For a third year we will be visiting the lake in Beckenham Place park and participating in a paddle boarding session. It is a wonderful park so we will go there early and have a walk around, the paddle boarding team building session, followed by lunch and a fun time in the awesome playground.
Please make sure your kid/kids are wearing their swimming suites and that they have a comfortable towel or robe to get changed as there are no changing facilities at the lake. Watch out for the email with the form or make sure you complete the form when you bring your child to the camp.
Do get in touch if you have any questions.
From 1pm–5pm, the Wild Things Camp team will take over with their signature blend of playful, joyful and creative outdoor experiences.
NB -If you are interested in booking Thursdays for Paddle boarding please book the whole day - regardless of whether your child is participating or not in the paddle boarding session. We won't be able to accommodate booking just half a day session.
Expect:
Creative woodland games
Nature-inspired arts and crafts
Imaginative play
Storytelling
Group challenges
Outdoor adventures
Child-led projects
Community-building activities
Opportunities for children to explore, create and express themselves
Together, Orokolo and Wild Things Camp aim to provide a balanced day of nature connection, adventure, creativity and free play. Meet the Wild Thing Camps Team and learn more about their work here: www.wildthingscamp.com
BOOK Your summer adventures hereFamilies are invited to join us for optional overnight camping throughout the programme.
After a day of activities, parents can return to camp to enjoy:
🔥 Campfires
🌙 Evening stories
🦇 Bat walks
🦋 Moth spotting
🍽 Shared meals
⭐ Stargazing
🏕 Family camping under the trees
Camping is entirely optional and can be booked alongside activity days.
Our camping community has become one of the most cherished parts of the Orokolo summer experience, bringing together families from across South London to share adventures, meals and lasting friendships.
8:45am Arrival
9:00am – 12:30pm Orokolo Nature Programme
12:30pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 5:00pm Wild Things Camp Activities
5:00pm Collection for non-camping families
5:00pm onwards Family camping, free time and evening activities
7:00pm Shared dinner
Following morning Breakfast before activities begin
Packed lunch
Water bottle
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sun hat and sunscreen
Waterproofs
Spare clothes
Small backpack for woodland activities
For campers:
Tent (or enquire about borrowing one)
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Torch
Warm evening clothes
Personal toiletries
Morning Session (9:00am–12:30pm): £35
Afternoon Session (1:00pm–5:00pm): £35
Full Day (9:00am–5:00pm): £70
Siblings discount £30 per session £60 per day regardless of how many sessions booked.
1–2 Days: 2 sessions x £35 per session/£70 per day
3–5 Days: 6-10 Sessions x £34 per session/£68 per day
6–10 Days: 12-20 Sessions x £30 per session/ £60 per day
Siblings discount £30 per session £60 per day regardless of how many sessions booked.
Lunch is available only for kids who are camping @£4 per lunch.
Family CampingFamily camping is optional and may be booked alongside activity sessions.
Camping FeesChild (includes dinner & breakfast): £20 per night
Adult (includes dinner & breakfast): £25 per night
Family Packages
✅ Camping pitch
✅ Evening campfire activities
✅ Communal dinner
✅ Breakfast
A limited number of tents are available to borrow. Please enquire when booking.
Food - Children attending day activities should bring:• Packed lunch
• Water bottle
• Healthy snacks
Lunch may be available on request for an additional fee (subject to availability).
Payment - All bookings must be paid in full to secure a place.Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment details will be provided on your booking confirmation.
RefundsPlease refer to our Refund Policy for details regarding cancellations and refunds.
PoliciesCopies of the following are available on request:
• Safeguarding Policy
• Health & Safety Policy
• Risk Assessments
• Public Liability Insurance Certificate
At Orokolo we believe that children thrive when they are given opportunities to play freely, explore nature, take manageable risks, create, imagine and build meaningful relationships with others.
Our goal is simple: to help children develop confidence, curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of the natural world. We also believe that children flourish when they are part of a wider community, where friendships grow across ages, families connect, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. Through shared adventures, campfires, meals, creative projects and time spent outdoors together, we aim to nurture not only individual growth but also a strong and supportive community.
We look forward to welcoming both new and returning families for another unforgettable summer in the woods.
Or, if you want something a little more heartfelt and aligned with your vision:
Our goal is simple: to help children develop confidence, curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of the natural world. At the same time, we hope to create something increasingly rare in modern life: a genuine community. A place where children build lasting friendships, parents get to know one another, skills and stories are shared, and families feel connected to both people and place. We believe that when children grow up feeling connected—to nature, to their community and to themselves—they are better equipped to care for the world around them.
BOOK Your summer adventures here