Ages 6–10 · 3 Days / 2 Nights
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A first wilderness experience for parents and young children. Campfire cooking, mountain hiking, wild camping and time away from the noise — built for wonder, not challenge.
Between the ages of six and ten, children see the world differently. Mountains feel enormous. Fire is magic. Sleeping under the stars is the greatest thing that has ever happened.
Little Kin is designed to meet them there — with the right level of challenge, the right pace, and the right amount of comfort to make it an adventure rather than an ordeal.
"This is:
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Not a survival course
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Not a military-style challenge
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Not a school trip
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Not performance-driven
It is a shared first experience. Simple, grounded, and built to become a memory that lasts.
3
DAYS
2
NIGHTS
8
PAIRS MAX
6-10
AGES
(Child Age Range)
£475
PER PAIR
Three days in the mountains of Snowdonia. A gentle first wilderness experience — campfire evenings, a morning of skills, a mountain afternoon, and a wild camp at the heart of it all.
DAY ONE
Arrival & Base Camp
Friday - Travel & Base Camp
Midday: Depart London. Pick up participants at agreed train stations or motorway stops en route.
Afternoon: Arrive Snowdonia. Straight to base campsite — full facilities (toilets, showers).
Late Afternoon: Set up tents together. Light, hands-on introduction to campfire safety and basic camp craft. Brief and fun — not a lesson.
Evening: Cook on the fire together. Kids roam and play freely. Relaxed evening around the fire.
Night: First night under canvas. Early to bed — big day tomorrow.
Tonight is about settling in, not achieving anything. The mountain comes tomorrow.
DAY TWO
Skills & The Wild Camp
Saturday — Skills Morning, Mountain Afternoon
Morning: Cooked breakfast at base camp. Pack personal kit. Group kit loaded into vehicles.
Mid AM: Skills session at or near the campsite — NOT on the mountain. Map reading, compass basics and simple orienteering run as a game: teams, checkpoints, small wins. 60–90 minutes maximum. Active and fun for adults and kids alike.
Late AM: Pack up fully. Drive to mountain trailhead. Lunch before setting off or early into the walk.
Early PM: Begin mountain walk. 3–4 hours total walking time with regular breaks, snacks and games en route. The pace is gentle. The goal is arriving at the wild camp with energy still in the tank.
Afternoon: Reach wild camp spot. Pitch tents together. Kids explore and play while adults sort camp. Plenty of daylight remaining.
Evening: Cook dinner on camp stoves and relax around the wildcamp.
A big day and great experience on the mountain.
DAY THREE
Back Down
Sunday — Walk Out & Home
Morning: Mountain breakfast. Pack up camp together. London. Pick up participants at agreed train stations or motorway stops en route.
Mid AM: 2–3 hour descent. Relaxed pace — let the kids lead where they can. Final mountain moments.
Late AM: Back to vehicles well before midday. Everyone dry, fed and in good spirits.
Early PM: Return to London or drop at train stations. Home for early afternoon.
Home before the afternoon — tired, grounded, and carrying something they will not forget.
Everything taken care of
The experience is fully equipped. Show up, pack a rucksack with your personal kit, and we handle the rest.
Expedition & Guidance
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Qualified Mountain Leader throughout
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Maximum 8 pairs — 16 people total
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Transport to and from London
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Optional train station pickups en route
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3 days / 2 nights full expedition
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Guided mountain routes
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Wild camping experience
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Base campsite first night (facilities)
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Small-group environment throughout
All Equipment Provided
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Shared mountain tents
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Sleeping mats
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Group cooking systems
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Navigation maps and materials
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Reconnected CamelBak water bottle
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All expedition meals
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Campfire cooking equipment
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Water purification and supply
Participants need personal clothing, footwear and a few personal items only.
Skills & Experience
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Bushcraft basics
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Map reading and compass introduction
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Simple orienteering (run as a game)
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Camp craft skills
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Campfire cooking
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Mountain movement
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Wild camping experience
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Real shared experience with your child
The focus is shared experience and memory-making — not performance, grades or achievement.
Everything else is provided. You and your child just need to show up with the basics.
✓ Outdoor clothing — layers for all weather
✓ Waterproof jacket and trousers
✓ Hiking boots or sturdy approach shoes
✓ Rucksack
✓ Sleeping bag
✓ Head torch and spare batteries
✓ Personal clothing and toiletries
✓ Any personal medication
Sleeping bags and rucksacks may be available to hire for an additional fee — mention this when enquiring.
Little Kin is designed specifically for this age group and their parents. No previous outdoor experience is required.
✓ Children should be comfortable walking for a couple of hours
✓ No previous camping or hiking experience needed
✓ Parents should be reasonably active and happy outdoors
✓ The pace is always led by the group — nobody gets left behind
✓ Plenty of breaks, snacks, games and rest built into every day
✓ Our Mountain Leader manages all safety and route decisions
If you have any concerns about ability or fitness, contact us before booking. We will give you a straight answer.
Price per pair: £475
Maximum group size: 8 pairs (16 people)
Child age range: 6–10 years
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Location: Snowdonia, Wales
Departure: London (Friday midday)
Return: London (Sunday early PM)
Equipment hire: Available on request
We keep every Little Kin expedition deliberately small. Maximum eight pairs.
Before we confirm a booking, we arrange a short conversation — to answer questions, walk through the experience and make sure it is the right fit for your family.
Fill in the form and we will be in touch within 48 hours to arrange a call.