Dads Camp — kids and dads around the campfire

Dads + Kids + Camping

Dads Camp

Friday 1st — Monday 4th May 2026

Buckshead Farm, Gloucestershire

Dads Camp 2026 is now full. Some sign-ups are still being validated and there may be cancellations — if you'd like to come, please join the 2027 Waiting List above and we'll get in touch if spaces become available.

Arrive Fri 1st May
Depart Mon 4th May

2026

Arrive after lunchtime on Friday. The campsite is open, so you can come whenever you like — but you'll need to pay the owner for any extra nights.

Having fun with our children
whilst creating meaningful connections with men

The aim is to create a 'village' feel, and there is space for a couple of camper vans / caravans on the edge (let us know if you are bringing one).

John Clarke has transformed our food provision, enabling us to produce a consistently better output with considerably less helpful kitchen infrastructure at Buckshead Farm. Vegetarianism is at the core but with a barbecue when the weather best suits. Always a good idea, though, to bring snacks that you know your children will like.

Activities

What we ask is that every man brings an activity to camp. Ideally it'd be something that one of your children would enjoy doing. Thinking of numbers, make it an activity that involves some or many other kids. Some things other dads have brought have been from simple little things to big elaborate things — we all have our own style.

Bug hotel Gutting a fish and cooking it on a fire Rocket with a bicycle pump and a coke bottle One-footed log balancing zen tug of war Paint your own electric guitar cutout Worm charming Blowing really massive smoke rings Massive bubbles Geocaching A walk to the pub Song writing workshop Biscuit-on-head-to-mouth challenge Rock paper scissors — WWF style Stand up comedy workshop Tree climbing with ropes

You will probably think of something more creative. We'd love to know in advance, so it'll be on the booking form — but don't worry if you can't think of one right away.

There's always dads v kids games, wide games, a cabaret, and football or cricket or rounders. If you imagine a camp where 30 odd dads all bring something like that, you'll start to imagine what dads camp is like. It's busy, but fun.

How Many

Max 40 dads. First come first served. With an average of 2 kids per dad we usually end up being about 100 in total. You pay the same however many kids you have.

Do invite your dad friends — we're a welcoming bunch and love new dads as it keeps dads camp going.

We always reserve five spaces for guys who haven't been before, and for the Core Group who meet to arrange things before camp.

How Much

£120 per dad covers the costs of this year's camp and safeguards next year's.

Food is included. No-one earns any money from the camp.

You can pay what you feel if £120 is a problem. We want £400 surplus as a deposit/float for next year — any extra is spent at the discretion of next year's core group.

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Core Group: Arthur Edwards, Miles Guerrini, Freddie Janke, Joe Jarlett, Creag Louttit-Vermaat, Greg Nieuwenhuys, Sid Saunders, Andrew Cox, Jon, Sam, Sam

Interested in becoming a core group member? Get in touch with any of us at camp — we're looking for new members.

Dads Camp 2026 is now full. Some sign-ups are still being validated and there may be cancellations — if you'd like to come, please join the 2027 Waiting List above and we'll get in touch if spaces become available.

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