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Park Farm
Truro
TR1 1SX

+44 (0) 1872 885779

Inspiring and educating children about sustainability and the natural environment through exciting hands-on experiences including school camp, summer camp, workshops and forest school. Based in Cornwall, our focus is green education, and our mission is to reconnect and engage children with the natural world, inspiring them to live more sustainably. 

Camp Kernow - off-grid children's summer camp adventures in Cornwall UK

Award-winning off-grid summer camps in Cornwall for ages 8–15. Small groups, big adventures. Trusted by families since 2008. Four sessions July & August 2026 from £742.

Children laughing and having fun at Camp Kernow off-grid summer camp in Cornwall UK

small groups, big adventures

Six day off-grid summer camps in Cornwall · ages 8–15

Book your place — £100 deposit
As seen on BBC Countryfile
Nationally recognised
Completely off-grid
Solar powered & sustainable
Established 2008
Trusted by families for 17+ years

What makes Camp Kernow special

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Completely off-grid
Children gain hands on experience of sustainable solutions for water, energy and waste and discover how you can live in balance with nature, its ecological systems and resources.
Escorted train travel
Leave them in the capable hands of our escorted travel team at London Paddington on a Sunday morning and pick them up again Friday evening after work!
Screen free
Six days completely off-grid and offline, immersed in nature. Less screen time, more green time!
Home grown food
Campers get the food from field to fork, harvesting ingredients from the garden and preparing them under the guidance of the kitchen team.
Experienced instructors
Activities led by experts in their field including a Wild Food Forager, Falconer, Blacksmith and Bushcraft instructor.
A private woodland estate
The beauty and biodiversity of Cornwall is in abundance here. A place to explore and feel connected to the natural world.
Small is beautiful
With up to 25 children each week, we create a warm, nurturing community where every child can flourish and grow.

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Choose your 2026 summer adventure
19th
July
Sun 19th – Fri 24th July
£742 £100 dep.
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26th
July
Sun 26th – Fri 31st July
£742 £100 dep.
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2nd
August
Sun 2nd – Fri 7th Aug
£742 £100 dep.
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16th
August
Sun 16th – Fri 21st Aug
£742 £100 dep.
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Siblings? Use code at checkout for 5% off

Balance of £642 due 4 weeks before camp · travel not included

It's not just children who love camp...

"Our kids can't stop talking about all the fun things they did, the friends they made, the incredible experiences they had and how they can't wait to go back next year. Our son does not like camps and for the first time he wants to go back!"

— Isha M-P

"They returned from camp rosy cheeked, happily exhausted, speaking at ten to the dozen, tripping over their words, desperate to tell me about every single thing that they'd done."

— Ellie M

"Thank you for giving our children such an unforgettable week. Every year it surpasses their memories from the year before and has become an incredibly important part of their lives. They see Camp Kernow as a very precious place. We are thankful beyond measure!"

— Caroline W
 

a few things parents like to know

Yes — and it's one of the things that makes camp so special. Many children arrive not knowing a soul, and leave with new friends. Every week is a mix of first-timers, returning campers, and children who've come with a sibling or friend. Nobody is ever the only one walking in alone. With just 25 children on site, your child will quickly get to know every face at camp — it's intimate, nurturing, and nothing like a large-scale camp where children can feel anonymous.
If this is your child's first time away from home for more than a night or two, you're not alone in wondering how they'll cope. We have years of experience gently supporting children through any wobbles — and a programme so packed with adventure that most children are too busy having fun to feel homesick for long. Homesickness does happen occasionally, and when it does, we handle it with warmth and experience.
The safety of every child in our care is our highest priority. Our staff-to-child ratios vary depending on the nature and risk level of each activity, ranging from 1:2 for activities requiring close supervision up to 1:12. Overnight, a dedicated team of four is always on duty — two based in the children's sleeping area and two on standby in the team quarters in case of emergency.
Camp Kernow has been proudly screen-free since 2011. In that time we've seen first-hand the positive effect that time spent in nature, off-grid and offline, can have on children's wellbeing. And it's not just us who notice — children often tell us how much they've enjoyed the freedom from the pressure of being constantly present online. If you'd like to speak to your child during their stay we are happy to accommodate this and can arrange a suitable time for your child to call you (usually after dinner between 7 & 8pm). They can either bring their own phone which we will store securely for them or they can use the camp phone.
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Ready to book your child's summer adventure?

Four camps available this summer · secure your place with a £100 deposit today

Check availability & secure your spot → Call 01872 885779