Fire and feast

Fire and Feast is designed for young people aged 8-14. For SEND young people this age bracket is a guide. This camp is intended as a drop-off camp, if this would stop your young person attending please contact us.  

You only need to bring a water bottle 

• Please do not bring your own food unless you have discussed with us first 
• Energy and sugary canned drinks will be confiscated

Sensory toys 

In the summer - protect from sun, stings and bites 

It's best to keep legs covered even in hot weather to help prevent nettle stings and insect bites. Bring a sun hat. 

In the winter - wrap up warm 

It is always better to take layers off than it is to be cold. In the winter we suggest leggings under trousers and two pairs of socks and at least three top layers. Don't forget gloves and hats.    

Waterproof jacket 

Always a good idea - this is the UK after all!

Sturdy trainers, shoes or boots

Sturdy boots or wellies are strongly recommended. NO SANDALS   

Please leave these items at home

• electronic devices 
• packed lunches and snacks (see out food provision below)

We provide breakfast, lunch and fruit as snacks. 

The idea of Fire and Feast camp is to introduce healthy eating and practical cooking skills. We use raw ingredients where possible and encourage the young people to get involved in the preparation and cooking which increases their interest in trying new foods. 

We cater for all food allergies. Please make sure you complete the consent form that will be sent by email when you book. 

If your young person has very specific food requirements please contact us hello@fatsquirreloutdoor.co.uk 

Rain 

Our camp areas all have some shelter. We do not cancel or close for rain unless there has been an amber or red warning for severe weather. 

Our shelters are waterproof and the cover is fire retardant so it is OK for fires to be inside the shelters on wet evenings, you can sit under cover.   

Windy 

It isn't safe to be under trees in high winds and we may need to cancel events when the wind is strong (above 40mph). If we need to cancel an event you will be offered an alternative date, we do not offer refunds, please check full terms and conditions before booking.   

Snow

For light snow it is likely that events will go ahead - please dress appropriately for being outdoors in the snow. If we need to cancel due to heavy snow you will be offered an alternative date.   

Toilets 

We will have either a camping toilet in a zip door tent and hand washing facilities. We cannot 

provide personal care in our woodland. 

No footpaths 

We are trying to keep the wood as natural as possible to retain its charm. The ground is relatively flat but it is uneven and there are some trunks from felled trees to watch out for.

Shelters without electricity 

All of our accommodation is canvas - we do not have a building and there are no phone charging facilities. We do not have mains electricity or gas - so some things take a little longer  

First aid

Fat Squirrel Outdoor staff are first aiders and we have first aid facilities 

If we need to stop an event happening due to high winds, heavy snow or a change in Covid restrictions we will first alternative dates. If you can't make any of the alternative dates offered we will grant a refund minus an administration fee of 20%. 

If you need to cancel up to 48 hours before your event, we will refund the fee you paid minus a 20% administration charge. We cannot accept cancellations within 48 hours of your booking.  Please check our full terms and conditions before booking. 

If you are satisfied with the camp experience please do talk to us about it so that we can improve. 

Please email any complaints to hello@fatsquirreloutdoor.co.uk, written complaints will be acknowledged within 7 days. 

If the concern relates to child protection or safeguarding, we’ll follow our Safeguarding Children Policy and may contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), police or Ofstead, if needed.

Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk

Phone: 0300 123 1231 (general) or 0300 123 4666 (complaints)