Barney was so excited. He was staying at his grandma’s house for the holidays. She lived by an old quarry in the woods and as always, there’d be loads of adventures to go on!
All started well, until one day he got a bit too close to the edge of the pit and tumbled down through what seemed to be the roof of a den. Struggling to find his bearings in the dark, he was met by somebody with shaggy black hair wearing a rabbit-skin and speaking in grunts... Puzzled, curious and a little bit nervous, Barney followed the caveman in his cavern and, as they got to know each other, he named him Stig. And this is where their adventures started!
Inspired by Stig of The Dump, the mission follows in the footsteps of Barney and Stig, as apprentice Cave Dwellers learn the exciting skills the caveman uses to survive: there will be dens to build, firewood to collect, fires to light, hunts to go on, tools to whittle, charcoal to make, plants to forage, potions to concoct, caveman cookies to feast on, and more!
Please note that our daily itinerary is a guide, and some activities may need to be changed or rescheduled when circumstances occasionally make it difficult for us to run them, including poor weather. We’ll always do our best to offer enjoyable alternatives and, wherever possible, run the planned activity on an alternative day.
TYPE OF MISSION
Stories & Adventures | Bushcraft
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE
Ages 5½–8 (Years 1–4)
Please note that we can only accept children who turned five on or before 31 August 2025.
In our experience, Stories & Adventures missions tend to engage children up to around age eight. Of course, every child is different, and you know your child best! If you’re unsure and would like to talk it through with us, please feel free to call or email the team - we’re always happy to help.
FACILITATION
Our Lead Facilitators tend to be practising Primary School Teachers and Educators, supported by Outdoor Practitioners and Bushcraft Professionals. We operate an overall ratio of between 1:8 and 1:10 in our camps. All facilitators are DBS and reference checked; all undergo The Hive in-house safeguarding training. Sites include fully qualified First Aiders.
MISSION DURATION
Five-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 5 days.
DAILY TIMES
The mission runs from 9.30am to 4pm.
Extended care is also available from 8.30am to 6pm - an additional charge applies.
END OF MISSION SHOWCASE
All Hive missions finish with an exhibition, showcase or performance for parents. The format depends on each particular mission. We usually ask parents to arrive between 15 and 30 minutes early to get the most out of the showcases.
PRICES
Prices for this mission start at £70.00 per child for 1 day. The daily price decreases as more days are booked. We also offer sibling, multi-week and group discounts. Please click here to see our price list.
HIVE T-SHIRT
One free Hive T-Shirt is given to each child on this mission. Replacements will be charged for at a rate of £8.00 per T-shirt.
