What Is our Survival Camp?
Survival Camp makes the most of Fairthorne Manor’s outstanding outdoor setting. This school holiday club gives children aged 8–14 the opportunity to build confidence and practical survival skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
Throughout the week, children are encouraged to get back to basics, learning the essential skills they need to ‘survive’ in the wild through hands-on activities, games, and exciting challenges.
Survival Camp includes some of our most popular sessions, including den building, stream explore, fire lighting, and blind trail.
Why Choose Our Camp?
By safely facing challenges and learning how to adapt, children develop a strong sense of achievement. They leave this Daycamp feeling more confident in their abilities and decision-making. This camp combines practical learning with fun-filled adventure.
All activities follow strict safety guidelines, with constant supervision and clearly defined boundaries. Parents can feel reassured knowing their children are learning adventurous skills in a responsible and safe way.
Survival Camp is suitable for children aged 7–14.
Survival Activities at Fairthorne Manor
Take part in hands-on survival activities at Fairthorne Manor. Learn essential outdoor skills including den building, fire lighting, navigation, problem solving, and teamwork in a safe and exciting natural environment.
Overnight Adventures
To provide the full camp experience, overnight stays are available for children aged 8-14.
Residential Camp
For parents looking for a full-week of childcare, and children looking for the ultimate adventure.
Thursday Sleepover
Perfect for children wanting to end the week on a high. Ease your child into nights away from home with our Thursday Sleepover.
Fairthorne Manor Survival Camp Calendar
Join us for fun Survival Daycamps throughout the year! From Easter to Summer, we have action-packed sessions for children aged 7–14.
PLEASE NOTE: Daycamps can be booked by the day or by the week, dependent on the camp and week. This is to ensure your child gets the full camp experience.
Summer Camp
Wk2 – 5 days: 27 – 31 Jul
Wk3 – 5 days: 3 – 7 Aug
Wk4 – 5 days: 10 – 14 Aug
Wk5 – 5 days: 17– 21 Aug
Wk6 – 5 days: 24 – 28 Aug
Daycamp Bus
Jump on the Summer Daycamp bus with routes starting from Southampton, Portsmouth, Romsey, and Winchester and picking up along the way. Just £24 a week.
With early drop-offs at local bus stops, families can enjoy added flexibility at the start of the day, making it easier to fit camp around work and other commitments. Children travel under the care of our supervising, qualified staff, turning the journey itself into part of the fun. It’s a simple, safe and sociable way to extend the camp day.
Click on the location below to see the stops and times. You will need to add your chosen bus to your basket alongside your camp.
Please note: our Daycamp bus is only available during Summer for Daycamps. Also, not every bus runs each week, so please check the availability before adding it to your basket.
2026 Availability
See What Makes Our Daycamp Shine
A quick glimpse of what you’ll find at Fairthorne, tap a tile to learn more.
Extended Hours
We know working hours don’t always match the Daycamp day. That’s why we offer flexible wrap-around care from 7:30am-6:00pm, and special add-ons to support your family.
Breakfast Club
A relaxed start to the day with breakfast and free play before Daycamp begins at 9:00am.
Dinner Club
Extend the day until 6:00pm with a home-cooked meal, calm activities and supervised free play.
Add a tasty lunch to your child’s day to ensure they are fuelled for their busy day. Take a look at the food on offer for just £6.50/day or £32/week.
Catering & Dining
We serve freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for groups of all ages staying on site, from schools and youth groups to universities, charities, faith groups, sports teams, families and corporate away days.
We cater for all dietary requirements and allergies — vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and medically required diets.
Everyone’s welcome and supported
Fairthorne Manor Daycamps are for every child. Tell us what helps your young person thrive and we’ll work with you to make it happen.
Need extra support?
Email us for a Child Profile Form and a quick chat with our Out of School Manager — ideally before you book.
What we’ll ask
1:1 support
If your child needs 1:1, they’ll require a Gateway Plus Card (Hants Short Breaks).
How it works
Activities & facilities
Most sessions are adaptable. Residentials use solid-floor tents; nearby block includes an accessible bathroom.
Examples
Availability for funded 1:1 is limited and depends on allocated spaces.
Save on Holiday Childcare
Great news! Because our Daycamps and Residential Camp are classed as childcare, you can save money by paying with Childcare Vouchers (CCV) or the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme. We also accept standard credit/debit card payments.
Use CCV
Pay with Childcare Vouchers for eligible Daycamps & Residential Camp.
Tax-Free Childcare
Top up 20% with TFC — a smart way to reduce what you pay.
Cards Welcome
Prefer simple? Pay by credit or debit card at checkout.
Choosing CCV or TFC means you’re buying a childcare service and booking conditions apply.
FAQs
Perfect Location
Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth.