Do many children come to Camp Kernow on their own?

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.

What if my child feels homesick at Camp Kernow?

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.

What are the staff to child ratios at Camp Kernow?

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.

Can children bring a phone to Camp Kernow?

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. 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 and 8pm). They can either bring their own phone which we will store securely for them or they can use the camp phone.

Summer Camp Cornwall 2027 | Dates & Booking | Camp Kernow — camp kernow - off-grid children's summer camp adventures in Cornwall UK

6 Day off-grid environmental adventures 2027

Action packed off-grid environmental adventures spanning six days and a whole raft of adventurous, challenging and exciting activities including a wild wood campout, canoeing, archery, wall climbing, falconry, wild food foraging, survival skills, firelighting & campfire cooking, upcycling, silk screen t-shirt printing, trapeze and much more. Suitable for ages 8 to 15.

Cost: £789 all inclusive (except travel to and from camp). Balance is due 4 weeks before the start date of camp.

Bookings can be made below. Please select the camp dates you would like and if you are booking for one or more siblings don’t forget to apply the sibling discount promo code!

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18th

July

Sun 18th – Fri 23rd July

£789 £100 dep.

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25th

July

Sun 25th – Fri 30th July

£789 £100 dep.

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1st

August

Sun 1st – Fri 6th Aug

£789 £100 dep.

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8th

August

Sun 8th – Fri 13th Aug

£789 £100 dep.

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Balance of £689 due 4 weeks before camp · travel not included

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