Kids Adventure Camps

6 night residential summer camps - the ultimate screen-free adventure for children aged 8 to 15!

What are Kids Adventure Camps?

Kids Adventure Camps are our flagship residential summer camps, giving children the chance to enjoy six nights and five full days of outdoor adventure at Mendip Activity Centre. Set within our 250-acre woodland estate in the Mendip Hills National Landscape, the camps are completely screen-free and packed with adventure, exploration and fun. Children will spend the week climbing, paddling, exploring, laughing and making new friends, all while building confidence, independence and unforgettable memories.

When do Kids Adventure Camps run?

Camps run from Sunday to Saturday, making them ideal for working parents.

2026 dates:
  • Sunday 26 July to Saturday 1 August 2026
  • Sunday 2 August to Saturday 8 August 2026
  • Sunday 9 August to Saturday 15 August 2026

Who are Kids Adventure Camps for?

Kids Adventure Camps are for children and teens aged 8 to 15. Camps are suitable for a wide range of abilities, from children who love the outdoors to those who need a confidence boost away from screens and routines.

How do summer camps work?

Children arrive on Sunday at 6pm and begin with a fun welcome activity to help everyone get to know each other. Across the week they take part in a wide range of instructor-led activities, team games, Night Hikes and time to relax and enjoy nature with friends. Activities include Rock Climbing, Paddling, Target Sports, Bushcraft, Frisbee Golf and ArcheryActive.

After a full week of adventure, children are collected on Saturday morning between 9am and 10am, usually with a bag full of muddy clothes and a head full of brilliant stories.

Where does my child stay?

Children stay in our comfortable indoor Lodge accommodation at Mendip Activity Centre in Somerset. Rooms are single-gender bunkrooms sleeping between 4 and 9 children, each with its own private en-suite shower and toilet. All meals are included, with delicious home-style catering provided throughout the week.

How much do Kids Adventure Camps cost?

One simple booking covers the full week, including activities, accommodation and catering.

Summer camp costs:
  • Super Early Bird - £600 per childEnds 31st January 2026
  • Early Bird - £660 per child*
  • Remaining Spaces - £720 per child*
*Sibling discount available.

Important Information!

  • Camps run Sunday to Saturday and last for 6 nights.
  • Camps are completely screen-free to help children fully immerse themselves in the experience.
  • After booking, we will send you a pre-stay registration form and a detailed information pack, including a full kit list and arrival.
  • All camps are led by fully qualified, experienced instructors who are onsite 24/7.
Kids Adventure Camps

Yes, we offer a 5% discount on siblings from the same household.  This code is not valid on Earlybird pricing.


Email us for a sibling discount code: hello@mendip.co.uk

Yes, your child is welcome to attend 2 weeks.  


Yes, we are happy to accommodate your child on the Saturday evening for the price of 189 pounds. Please contact our team directly at hello@mendip.co.uk to arrange this.

No, your child cannot bring a phone or electronic device. We believe the opportunity to have a screen-free week will be beneficial to your children.


Don't worry, they will be so busy and there will be so much to do, they won't miss technology!

We will create a parents' whatsapp group for each week and we will send daily updates to let you know how the camp is getting on! 


You will be sent a link to this whatsapp group prior to your child's camp starting. 

Let us know if your child is attending with someone they know. We will do our best to keep them together for as much of the week as possible. This becomes more tricky if they are different ages and/or genders.

We will send you a full kit list and Information Pack in advance.

No, your child does not need to be able to swim. Any water sports activities always include full safety equipment and qualified outdoor activity instructors.  

Please let us know when you fill in your pre-stay registration form and our catering team will bake a cake for them to share!

Exact times will vary but typically between 8pm and 10pm.

We'll have male and female staff on duty all night to ensure that all children are safe, comfortable and calm throughout the night. 

We will do our best to accommodate all children. 


When completing the pre-stay registration form, please provide details of all additional medical needs your child may have, including medication, access requirements, special educational needs  (for example autism, ADHD, dyslexia), and dietary requirements.


We will contact you if we have any further questions. On the rare occasion we need to make alterations to accommodate your child, we will do our best to work with you to find a solution.


If you have any specific questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact our team before booking.

Our team are experienced at delivering pastoral support and will keep a close eye on all children. Be rest assured, if we have any concerns we will contact you. We recommend discussing homesickness with your child before their stay if you are concerned about it.

It's important that no one feels left out during their Kids Adventure Camp experience. Our team will be keeping an eye on all children's behaviour and experience. We take any instance of bullying, teasing or anti-social behaviour extremely seriously.


At the start of each Summer Camp, we will discuss and agree with all children a 'Code of Conduct'. If serious or persistent behaviour issues break this contract, our team will contact the child's parent or guardian. On rare occasions, parents or guardians may need to collect their child. Therefore, a parent/guardian must be contactable and available throughout the stay.

Yes! It's very common for children to attend a Kids Adventure Camp by themselves.

Directions

Mendip Activity Centre can be found at Lyncombe Drive, Churchill. The postcode is BS25 5PQ.  



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Sandford Quarry is our private rocksport quarry which is just a 5 minute drive from our Main Activity Centre. Access is by first turning into Quarry Road in Winscombe, nearest postcode, BS25 5RN.  Please do not park on Quarry Road. 


Drive up Quarry Road for about 100m and then, enter the gates on your left. Follow the track into the quarry. You will see our vehicles and instructors. Please drive carefully and slowly, the track is uneven and bumpy in places. 


If you are walking from Mendip Basecamp, please allow 30 minutes. 


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SUP Bristol is based at Underfall Yard, Cumberland Rd, Bristol BS1 6XG


Our usual meeting place is the Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG. We'll meet you by the slipway and you'll probably see a row of paddleboards. We're a 30 minute walk from the city centre or a short ferry journey!


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Hewish is located on Wick Road, just off the A370, near J21 of the M5. As it is a rural site, there is no exact postcode. Coming from the A370, the marked gateway is on your right, just 100 metres past the RCH Brewery. Please drive carefully and slowly on the gravel track for 400 metres until you reach the gravel car park with dark green toilet block. Your Activity Instructor will meet you there shortly before your activity start time.


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Caving activity sessions take place in Burrington Combe. We will meet you at the Goatchurch Cavern carpark which is free of charge to park in. It is just off the B3134 (The Combe) road. 


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Mendip Basecamp is located within the grounds of Mendip Activity Centre., Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ. 


Follow signs up the drive, keeping to the right rather than entering the main carpark on the left. After a hairpin bend, you will go under the ski slope bridge and pass Mendip Lodge. 


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To get to Mendip Basecamp, carry on along the track, following signs for Basecamp. You will enter fields and follow a bend round as the track continues up the hill and into the Basecamp camping fields. On arrival, head for the large white marquee, the Pavillion, this is the campsite check in. 


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