Form 5 Camp 2026

Form 5 had a fantastic two days with the Wild Outdoors in the woods near Nisbet. From the moment we got off the bus until the very last minute before going home, Gregor, Esme and their team (Hannah, Rachael, Ricky and Will) had us busy, engaged and having lots of fun. Focused largely on learning some bushcraft skills, the class learned how to start a safe cooking fire that they used for making their own lunch, how to conceal ourselves in the woods, build shelters and use hand tools to whittle tent pegs. We practiced our hunting skills with axe throwing and archery and made an emergency bracelet with 2 metres of cord.

Alongside this there were games, songs, free time and lots of opportunities to be independent, such as sorting out tents, packing our gear and doing our own washing up. The food was fantastic and there was plenty of it, and everyone slept incredibly well, in spite of the cold night. We all returned home happy, sleepy and VERY dirty!

A big thank you to all the camp leaders and chefs, as well as to Mrs. Simpson. What a wonderful experience for everyone.

Mrs M Stuart

MS/jb