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Welcome to

Eden Ventures

Look After Yourself. Look After Each Other.

Look After The Place You’re In.

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Events

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This summer was our biggest yet. We ran two full weeks for the first time, introduced our new minibus initiative to help more families take part, and held our overnight camp for the second year running. Across the sessions, children tried everything from fire lighting, wood carving and den building to circus skills, pottery and creative crafts - with plenty of time for free play and exploring the woods.

Watch this space to find out when our next project will be!

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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.

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Building Resilience, Confidence & Community

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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

    • 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!

  • At EdenVentures we wish to make our projects accessible to everyone. Therefore, we offer a means tested payment system.


    In reality, a fully costed place per child is £125. However, through grant funding, we are able to offer subsidised places for every one of our participants.


    Our pricing system is as follows:


    Fully waged: £115

    Low waged: £80

    Benefits: £10

    Referral places: Free


    We also offer a discount for sibling groups where one child is paying either £115 or £80.

    Anyone wishing to pay below the ‘fully waged’ price must contact  EdenVentures before submission of the booking form.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • We ask permission to take and use photos or short videos for promotional materials and to provide evidence for future funding.

FAQs
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A young boy wearing a shark-themed blue cap and a white t-shirt is chopping wood with a saw in a forested outdoor setting.