We are offering a series of small, relaxed family camps, with activities to take part in and the freedom to totally immerse yourself in a natural environment. Hosted and facilitated by Dan Walker you will spend time with your kids, explore the woods and nature, meet the wildlife and cook outdoors. 

The family camps are designed to provide a reconnection to the elements and the wilderness: making fires, building shelters, foraging for food and observing at close hand the natural habitat. Being in the woods brings a sense of wellbeing and relaxation and provides a complete and refreshing break from work, the city and modern life.

For more information please see:

• Family Camp Life
• Family Camp Info

Family camps at Crépan are a terrific way to spend time together as a family in a ‘back-to-nature’ environment that is both fun and challenging for kids. To fit with the tailor-made nature of these camps, numbers are strictly limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Camps usually run for 2 or 3 days. They can take place from Friday afternoon to Sunday/Monday lunchtime although other periods/days can be arranged.

Prices depend on the length of the camp, numbers and accommodation but as a very rough guide assume around €150/person/day which includes all activities, meals and accommodation. For a budget please call us on +33 6 17 78 79 22.
 
We reserve the right to cancel camps.

If you have any questions, please contact us by phone (+33 6 17 78 79 22) or by mail (info@crepan21.com).

 

The camps are informal and easy. There is no obligation to take part in any of the activities– feel free to take off for a dip in the river or take one of the many local hikes. Each morning and afternoon there will be activities to take part in depending on which family camp you choose.

The core activities of each family camp include shelter-building, fire-making, outdoor games, hikes and night walks and storytelling around the camp-fire. There will be whittling, bush-craft, marshmallow roasting and treasure hunts. There’s a river for wild swimming and an organic vegetable garden for snacks.

We can also organise:

– Tree climbing/Accrobranche (harnesses and ropes with a qualified instructor)

– Horse riding (a day circuit on horseback with a picnic lunch).

– A visit to the local bee-keeper including seeing the hives and tasting the honey.

Prices on request.

Weekends can also be specially designed for birthdays and special events. Please contact us for details and prices.

FOOD
All meals are included in the price. There will be a hot meal on Friday evening. Breakfast in the mornings and a packed/picnic lunches. On Saturday evening we will make supper on the camp-fire. Most of the meals are prepared communally with help from the adults and kids. As much of the food as possible is sourced from our own vegetable garden and local suppliers.

Meals are prepared in the communal area where we cook, make fires and eat.

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

We also have beverages and snacks that can be purchased.

WILD SWIMMING
We have a beautiful swimming river that runs next to the forest. The water is quite cold but very refreshing! It is around 4m at its deepest. Please be aware that there is no lifeguard, and swimming is at your own risk. There will be a disclaimer to sign. You should only go in if you can swim 50m unaided. Children MUST be supervised at all times. No swimming in the evenings please. 

WEATHER POLICY
The weather at Crépan is varied and unpredictable. It can be glorious sunshine one minute and raining the next… We always try to make the changeable weather a challenge and adapt the activities accordingly.  Please dress for the prevailing weather conditions and remember to bring some warm clothes as it can get cold at night.

PHONE/INTERNET
There is phone coverage at Crépan although internet access is sometimes slow. We do everything we can to make you (and especially your kids!) forget that mobile phones exist and that there is a natural world that is far more exciting!  

TRAVEL
Travel to and from Crépan is not provided in the price. For information obout getting to and from Crépan please click here

ALCOHOL
This is a family camp and there will be lots of kids around so we ask that you are considerate but you are welcome to bring alcohol with you for consumption by those over 18.

ANIMALS
While we love animals, we can’t take dogs on site. Please leave all pets at home. 

    

WHAT TO BRING
Torch

Penknife (for making marshmallow roasting sticks)

Warm sleeping bags

Wellies & sturdy boots

Waterproof & warm clothes… and sun-cream!

Swimming costume

Plenty of spare clothes