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Mission Adventure, 26–28 April 2024

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A packed weekend. Here's what was planned, day by day.

This trip has finished. Mission Adventure was 26–28 April 2024. This page is kept for reference; times, prices and contact details on it may no longer apply.

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Provisional itinerary

This itinerary is subject to change up to and during the event. It's provided mainly for your information, but not as a guarantee of what will happen.

Friday

  1. Arrival

    Welcome to Mission Adventure! Meet your tent-mates and find your pitch.

  2. Tent pitching

    Muck in and help set up camp! Pitch your own tents and prepare your beds.

  3. Capture the flag

    Two teams. Ten acres. 100 glowsticks. Who will win?

  4. Supper

    Having arrived and played some games, it's time to eat!

Saturday

  1. Morning report

    A quick tidy up of camp before breakfast and the day begins.

  2. Breakfast

    Start the day with a hearty breakfast to fuel your adventures.

  3. Beaver arrival

    Welcome to Mission Adventure! Meet your tent-mates and find your tent.

  4. Archery

    Shoot real bows at targets, and see who can get the best score!

  5. X-Treme first aid

    Learn how to treat injuries and save lives in a fun and interactive way.

  6. Fire lighting

    Light your own campfire using natural materials.

  7. Axes and saws

    Chop and prepare wood for the campfire tonight.

  8. Shelter building

    Build survival shelters using only what you can find in the woods.

  9. Lunch

    Half way through the day, it's time to refuel with a tasty lunch.

  10. Pond dipping

    Dip nets into the River Font, and see what creatures you can find!

  11. Mystery station

    A surprise activity that will be revealed on the day!

  12. Manhunt!

    Hunt down other young people in the woods, and see who can find the most!

  13. Dinner

    A scrumptious meal awaits you after a busy day of activities.

  14. Campfire

    Dance, sing and make some noise around the campfire!

  15. Bed time

    After a busy day, it's time to get some rest...

Sunday

  1. Pack it up!

    Before breakfast, pack up personal kit and tidy up tents!

  2. Breakfast

    A final (but still delicious) breakfast before we head home.

  3. Tents away!

    Neatly pack away tents and camping equipment, ready to go home.

  4. Yoga

    A stretch in preparation for a morning of games.

  5. Athletic games

    Get competitive with some fun and friendly games.

  6. Lunch

    A tasty lunch to end the weekend, with leftovers and snacks to take home.