For four action-packed days, you’ll step into the life of a nomad, facing thrilling challenges inspired by Bedouin, Mongolian, Sámi, Inuit, and Scythian cultures. Hunt for hidden desert water, build storm-proof yurts on the steppe, track animals through wind-swept landscapes, construct Arctic shelters, and race to relocate your camp before disaster strikes. But beware - a rival tribe is on the move too. You’ll compete to claim resources, solve puzzles faster, and prove your tribe’s survival skills are the best in the land.
You’ll learn real bushcraft skills: whittling and knife work, fire lighting, shelter building, cooking over an open flame, and reading the land to navigate safely. Every day comes with high-stakes missions, clever challenges, and creative crafts - from desert amulets and felt yurt mats to reindeer bells and portable mini cart-tents. Rival tribe challenges will test your speed, teamwork, and strategy as you race against the other group to complete tasks and earn points for your tribe.
By the end of the week, your team will have built a fully functioning nomadic camp and tested it in the final migration challenge, where your skills, teamwork, and cunning will decide the winning tribe. Each adventurer earns a Nomad Pathfinder Certificate and completes their adventure necklace - proof that you have the courage, skill, and strategy to survive and thrive in the wild.
This mission is currently in development. The full itinerary will be published in February 2026.
TYPE OF MISSION
Bushcraft
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE
11 - 13 (Years 6 - 8)
Because of the nature of this mission and the specific skills and activities involved, it is only suitable for children aged 8 and above. If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether it’s right for your child, please feel free to call or email the team - we’ll be very happy to advise.
FACILITATION
Both Lead and Support Facilitators on this type of mission are Bushcraft Professionals or Forest School Practitioners. 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
Four-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 4 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 £81.00 per child for 1 day. The 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.
