Summer camps
join an adventure of a lifetime
Our Summer Camps are open to all 12-16 year-olds in England and Wales. They are a chance to learn about nature, environmental justice, and how to take action, alongside other young people from across England and Wales. The camps are packed with conservation activities, careers advice and adventure guided by young environmental professionals, the AFC team and our partners. You will return ready to drive change in your community.
applications for 2025 are now closed
You can sign up for a reminder email that will alert you when applications reopen for our 2026 Summer Camps by clicking the button below.
ABOUT THE CAMPS
Camp dates and Locations
South West - Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
July & August 2026
North West - Peak District National Park
July & August 2026
South East - South Downs National Park
July & August 2026
eligibility
Our Camps are open to young people aged 12-16 and living in England or Wales. If your application is successful, we will allocate you to one of our Camps listed above. Our decision will be based on a number of factors including your proximity to our three priority regions. Young people living outside of our priority regions are still very much welcome to apply and if you are successful we will allocate you to the most suitable camp.
Inclusion
AFC recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all people without discrimination.
In addition, we have created Language Support Resources aimed at providing context about AFC and our Camps. These resources will be available in Bengali, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Urdu and Welsh.
Language support resources for the 2026 Summer Camps will be available in early 2026.
Cost
Summer Camps are completely FREE. That means we cover the cost of travel, food, accommodation and activities. Parents/Guardians of young people offered a place on a Camp will be subject to AFC’s cancellation policy. Parents/guardians must contact us at least three weeks in advance of camp if you need to cancel your child’s place. Cancellations made with less than three weeks’ notice may result in a cancellation fee of £50 if we are unable to fill the space.
Support our camps
Support our Summer Camps by donating today. We’re proud to offer these experiences free of charge, so that every young person, regardless of their background, can take part. As a small charity, we rely entirely on donations to make this possible. If you’re in a position to help us support more young people to experience Camp next summer we would be so grateful.
Resources for teachers and Youth workers
If you think you know some young people who would like to apply for Camp, we’ve got you covered! We’ve created Resource Packs for you that will help you share the Camp opportunity. The pack includes posters, the Summer Camp Film, PowerPoint presentations for assemblies, language support documents and the Application Pack which details everything a young person needs to know about Camp, including how to apply. Resource Packs are available during the Summer Camp application window between February and May, if you’d like to sign up to receive a pack for 2026 please register below.
how to apply
Applications open in early 2026
1. Read the Application pack
When applications open download a copy of the Application Pack and read it thoroughly with your parent or guardian. The pack contains all the important information you’ll need to know about Camp, plus some incredible stories to get you excited! If you have any questions about our Summer Camps then please contact our team at: camps@actionforconservation.org
2. Answer the application questions
As part of the application process, you’ll need to show us that you are motivated to tackle environmental issues and learn more about the natural work, by answering three simple questions:
What environmental issue is important to you? Tell us why.
(This could be a local, national or global issue.) What action would you take to solve this problem?
How would you persuade other young people to take action with you?
3. Complete an application form
You will be able to submit your application via an Online Form (you’ll have the chance to upload photos and videos if you’d like) or by completing the forms found in the Application Pack and returning them by post or email.
Email applications: camps@actionforconservation.org
Postal applications: Action for Conservation, South Wing, Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA
79% feel more connected to nature
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95% said camp will lead them to seek out more opportunities to connect with and help nature
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78% feel they have more skills to make a positive difference for nature. after camp
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79% feel more connected to nature - 95% said camp will lead them to seek out more opportunities to connect with and help nature - 78% feel they have more skills to make a positive difference for nature. after camp -
impact
what do parents think?
“My son came back [from Camp] so full of life and enthusiastic but also more curious about the natural world. When we were in Scotland, he noticed birds, went for runs, was curious about geology and collected lots of different rocks and noticed what was going on around him, so that's been such a gift.”
— Parent, London
“My daughter has always loved animals but has come back [from Camp] with a respect and understanding of nature and wildness that is really exciting!”
— Parent, Manchester
“My children have both had an opportunity to go on Camp and become Ambassadors and they were fantastic, the leaders are great and supportive. Loads of fun and teamwork, learning about the environment, learning new skills, making friends. Can't praise them enough for their enthusiasm and support!”