Activity

Wild sleepout

Pitch-up and get a taste for the night life. What could be more exciting than a night under the stars? Sleeping outside can be thrilling. You’ll experience many wonderful new things that you wouldn’t get to see indoors.

This Experiencing Nature activity can be completed as part of Families Wild Challenge.

Estimated time: 1 day Season: Summer Skill level: Not too tricky

Instructions

If you're new to camping, then starting in your garden is a really simple way to begin

But, if you don't have a garden or you want to venture further afield, there are loads of amazing wild campsites around the country which are sure to provide an amazing night under the stars.

Seen from above: A group of four adults sat on benches around a campfire, which is surrounded by a ring of stones. — Getting warm by the fire

Choose a dry, calm night (ideally a warm one) and set up your tent in a handy spot

If you don’t have a tent, you could make a shelter. Even if you don't have a tent or shelter, you can still have a great sleepout.

Instructions

If you're new to camping, then starting in your garden is a really simple way to begin

Choose a dry, calm night (ideally a warm one) and set up your tent in a handy spot

What you'll need