Welcome to
Eden Ventures
Look After Yourself. Look After Each Other.
Look After The Place You’re In.
Events
Bookings Are Now Open!!
You can now book on to Summer Weeks 2026. This year we are again running two weeks of Summer Weeks so you have twice the options!
Week 1: 3rd–7th August
Week 2: 10th–14th August
Monday-Thursday will run from 10am-4pm at our Birkmere site.
Friday will run from 10am-1pm.
We can't wait to see you!
Who are we?
EdenVentures is a small charity based in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, creating inclusive outdoor learning experiences for children and young people.
Through our woodland sessions, we give children the freedom to explore, play, and grow in nature - from fire lighting, wood carving, and den building to circus skills, pottery, and creative crafts. Rooted in a child-led, forest-school style approach, our activities build confidence, curiosity, and connection, offering space for every child to feel safe, valued, and adventurous.
Building Resilience, Confidence & Community
Hear From Our Community
“It's absolutely brilliant. Everyone gets to mix and do things that aren't necessarily academically constrained, so they're not expected to be able to do something. Everyone can access things in their own way, and one child might be able to do something brilliantly. Another one may be able to do something else brilliantly, but there's no fear of failure.”
— Sarah, Volunteer
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“I really liked it here. It's made me feel happy and safe.”
— Participant, age 11
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“I think there's such a mix of things here. And she's come back everyday tired and happy - which you can’t really ask for more.”
— Steph, Parent
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You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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Waterproofs, waterproofs, waterproofs!! (top and bottom)
Warm layers
Extra socks
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks
Any personal medication
Please expect your child to get muddy and wet - this is part of the fun!
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At Eden Ventures, we want our projects to be accessible to everyone. That’s why we use a means-tested payment system.
The full cost of a place is £57 per day, or £298 for a full Summer Week. Thanks to grant funding, we’re able to subsidise every place, so no family pays the full cost.
We offer fully waged, low waged, and benefits rates, allowing families to pay what they can afford. We also have referral places, which are free of charge.
Discounts are available for sibling groups.
Full pricing details are included in the booking form. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
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We monitor the weather closely and follow a detailed risk assessment to make sure the site is safe. Most conditions are manageable on our site, but if we believe the weather is unsafe, we will contact parents and carers as early as possible to cancel the day.
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Children aged 9+ are welcome to join our Thursday overnight stay. We eat dinner together, enjoy time around the fire, play games, and offer an optional night walk to explore the woods using our night vision. Staff are present throughout, and children sleep in tents they set up with support.
We also recommend that children and parents chat during the week about tent arrangements. Some participants feel more comfortable sharing a tent with friends, and agreeing this in advance can help everyone settle in more easily.
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On Thursday afternoon, instead of finishing at 4pm, we invite parents, carers and family members to join us on site for around an hour. Children can show you the space, share what they’ve been working on, and demonstrate some of their new skills. There’s sometimes even a short play!
If your child is staying for the overnight camp, this is also an opportunity to bring their camping kit and help them set up.
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While we don’t offer the option of signing up for just one day on our sign-up form, in some special circumstances, we may consider this. Please get in touch to discuss further.
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We ask permission to take and use photos or short videos for promotional materials and to provide evidence for future funding.
