ReWild village
- Family Camp
Come join our reWild village!
Camping together in a stunning bush environment we will weave a basket of community, bring together many strands: starry skies; misty mornings; swimming in pristine waters; cooking on campfires; looking after each other; playing games; singing and storytelling; rope swings; tree climbing; bushcraft and so much more!
(The ReWild Your Child program runs within this camp. Click for more info on that.)
(The ReWild Your Child program runs within this camp. Click for more info on that.)
Wow! Sounds great. How does it work?We arrive at an empty meadow at the edge of forest and river.
We make a campfire circle, a place to cook and eat and drink tea and tell stories. You pick a camping spot for your family and put up your tents together. That afternoon, we come together as village for the first time and get to know each other, and what we are interested in. The next day, the ReWild your Child Program starts. Each day the participating kids go off with Lee and the other mentors for adventure and nature education games, 8.30am - 12.30pm. Younger children and parents stay in camp with Gina. This is a time to relax, explore, tell story, weave baskets, maybe learn about bird language... that kind of good stuff. 
Please note: this is wild camping. There are no buildings, and only a primitive drop dunny. Families are responsible for themselves - you bring your own camping & cooking equipment, food, water etc. (most folks drink the water straight from the creek - it's that clean. But you may want to bring your own purification/filtration system). Dinners: We offer wholesome campfire cooked dinners as an optional extra. Only $60 per person for the whole week! Good hearty meals like stews, pasta bakes, pot roasts, that kind of thing. If the idea of wild camping seems daunting, (or if you are coming as a single parent and it seems like a lot of work) give us a ring. We want to support you to come and although getting out of the city can be a bit of a mission, once there you will find yourself in a tribe - and that means we look after each other. There are also two cabins to stay in - first come first served. Click here for more info. |
TestimonialTo give you more of an idea what it's like, here's what one of our long-term tribe mothers has to say about the camp:
"They say it takes a village to raise a child, I have two boys, my two boys have busy parents. Coming to spend half of their school holiday with our ReWild Tribe, we are all taken out of our busy life, time slows down, being outside is feeding the soul and awakening the senses, my boys get to run wild with other kids working as a team problem solving caring for each other, developing relationships and real life skills that seem to be over looked in the cattle yard playground of school. Lee creates an atmosphere of integrity and authenticity when it comes to caring for kids; the challenges and activities they do are exciting, educational and extremely fun. Lee puts 200% into all that he does with them including his endless dreamtime stories which have the kids gripping with anticipation and cackling like kookaburras. There is a yearning in us all to be in a tribe. The kids will thank you for reconnecting them to people and the teachings of nature. For me and my boys, this has become a part of our lives and we love it. Thanks Gina and Lee for creating such wonderful opportunities for my family." - Camilla 
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so - Where and when and how much?
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Where: We camp together on a spectacular bush property near Pigeon House Mountain, at the edge of Morton National Park. There is forest, meadow and a gorgeous river to swim in.
Travel: Nearest town is Milton - 3.5hr drive south from Sydney. From there it's a 50min drive on mostly unsealed road. (Four wheel drive is ideal, but lots of families come in 2WD cars.) When you get there, you'll see why it's worth it. When: Click here for ReWild Tribe dates. ReWild Tribe is offered every school holiday and runs for five days. How much: There is a family fee of $350 (per family) to join the Tribe including GST. Kids and teens join the daily ReWild Your Child adventure, the cost is $550 per child for the week including GST. Click here for more info on that program. We've launched our Teen Mentor Training Programme for teens who have been on camps before, ages 16-18. We train them in all the secret arts of mentoring, They camp in Mentor Alley and have to be at the mentor meetings, as well as go out with experienced mentors to learn howe to help younger people be at home in the wild. They also learn rapport based relating, communication in a group, are given extra responsibikities and contribute to the running of the camp. It's a leadership programme like no other. $550 per teen. Payment of a non refundable $350 deposit per family secures your place on the camp, and your child's spot in the ReWild Your Child program. The balance is payable 6 weeks before camp. Cancellations more than one month before camp mean your deposit can be transferred ONCE to a camp within a calendar year. Cancellations less than four weeks before camp cannot be transferred and deposits will only be refunded if you find another family to take your place. Numbers are limited, so don't leave it till the last minute! (See Dates page to check availability) |
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We look forward to welcoming you to the village
Bluegum Bushcraft runs rewilding programmes on the NSW South Coast. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this whole area, the Dharawal, Jerrinja and Yuin people. We acknowledge traditional custodians of the entire continent. We ask permission to help people, in the ways that way can, to deepen into their relationships with the living earth and walk with respect and deep listening.
We walk on stolen land and know that sovereignty was never ceded.
We walk on stolen land and know that sovereignty was never ceded.
COVID POLICIES: We will not be asking about your vaccination status. We will be asking if there are any covid-like symptoms in your family before you come, and if there are, to please get tested. If you or any family members have covid, or if you are close contacts of someone with covid, we will refund your camp fees and ask you not to attend this time.
Please know that if you choose to come to camp there could be some unvaccinated adults, and of course there will be unvaccinated kids. If this causes you any concern or anxiety, get in touch. While we will be distancing where possible, have ample hand sanitiser, and will be in outdoor settings where transmission risk is minimised, we can make no guarantees. We respect your ability to choose what is best for the health of your family.
Please know that if you choose to come to camp there could be some unvaccinated adults, and of course there will be unvaccinated kids. If this causes you any concern or anxiety, get in touch. While we will be distancing where possible, have ample hand sanitiser, and will be in outdoor settings where transmission risk is minimised, we can make no guarantees. We respect your ability to choose what is best for the health of your family.