Celtic Harmony Camp, Outdoor Prehistory Centre
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Brickendon Lane, , Hertfordshire, SG13 8NU
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What we offer on a school trip
Celtic Harmony Camp is an educational charity, committed to improving wellbeing through Prehistory trips. We offer themed activities to school aged children, which meet the curricular topics ‘Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age’ and ‘the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain’. The hands-on activities help children explore what life was like in the past and develop key skills, like mathematics and science. Set in the 13 acres of Hertfordshire, our visitors have enough space to explore and connect with nature.
What makes us a great choice for education
All of our visitors are taken through their Prehistory adventure by their very own Iron Age Guide. These guides are all incredibly knowledgeable and they really add to the experience. There’s nothing like stepping back in time accompanied by a real like Prehistoric Briton.
What is typically included on our school trips
Stone Age Day. Target Audience: Key Stage 2
Stone Age Day. Target Audience: Key Stage 2
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/stone-age-day
Activity Overview:
Experience life as Neolithic Hunter Gatherers and watch the Friction Fire Lighting display, then take part in
Gather for food and prehistory cooking
Build your own shelter
Flint tools and Hunting in the woods
Trade for skins and horn!
Prehistory Experience. Target Audience: Key Stage 2
Travel from being Neolithic Hunter Gatherers to Bronze Age Potters and Iron Age Farmers in this dynamic journey through a million years of Prehistory. The day starts with a demonstration of the evolution from Stone to Iron showing real metal ores.
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/prehistory-experience
Farmer Day. Target Audience: Key Stage 2
Learn hands-on from our Millers, Weavers and Herbalists as you travel from early Neolithic farmers to Iron Age technology! This exciting day will help you work towards many curricular outcomes: Iron Age hill forts, tribal kingdoms, farming, art and culture.
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/farmer-day
Boudicca Warrior Day. Target Audience: Key Stage 2
The Romans are coming and Boudicca has called on all villagers to fight! Pupils work in teams and complete challenges from Archery to Woodland Quest to earn gold coins.
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/warrior-day
Chieftain Day. Target Audience: Key Stage 2 & 3
Learn skills from our clan of Archers, Hunters, Warriors, Druids and Crafts People to become as brave and wise a leader as Boudicca! Each clan will earn gold coins as they complete each challenge from fire lighting to archery in this team building day to earn enough gold coins for their clan to become recognised chieftains.
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/chieftain-day
Woodsman Day. Target Audience: Nursery / Reception / EYFS
Play and explore guided by our experienced outdoor educators and Forest School practitioner. Your pupils will get creative and work together with natural resources in activities themed around the elements of water, air, earth and fire. Discover a new place in the safe and stimulating environment of Celtic Harmony Camp, Bourne Wood.
www.celticharmony.org/day-trips/woodsman-day
Art in Prehistory: Target Audience: Key stage 2
Dive into the world of art in prehistory! This day has been formed as a creative journey through a million years of art in prehistory. Pupils will get the opportunity to explore cave art, prehistoric pottery and 2,500 years of metalwork with Torc bracelet making. The day includes all materials plus three artefacts that your pupils will make ready to take home with them.
https://celticharmony.org/schools/day-trips/art-in-prehistory/
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
Teachers can join our enewsletter to receive monthly free resources to make a WOW Prehistory topic at https://celticharmony.org/about-us/our-newsletter/
Celtic Harmony Camp has resources and facilities for a wide range of Prehistory activities. We provide all the resources your pupils need to have the very best school trip. From the archery zone to the grinding shelter, warp weighted looms to warrior training with Iron Age weapons, we are able to provide a hands-on and authentic experience of the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive our detailed teacher’s pack with all of the information you need to know about your trip, including directions, costume ideas and risk assessments. Following a booking, teachers are welcome to come to Celtic Harmony Camp for a pre-visit and ask our dedicated education team any questions they have about the programme/site.
Celtic Harmony’s hands-on book is a creative journey into Ancient Britain that contains 18 creative classroom activities and a storyline following Ryanna as travels back from the Iron Age to the Neolithic period. This book is available on our website and on Amazon.
Celtic Harmony and The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom have come together to design an INSET day course for teachers to support planning and delivering an engaging Prehistory topic at KS2 exploring the changes in Britain from Stone, Bronze to Iron Age. Celtic Harmony Camp is an ideal location to inspire your knowledge and understanding of the topic, set in beautiful Hertfordshire woodland in a reconstructed Prehistory settlement with seven roundhouses. We’ve recently opened our heated Prehistory Centre, offering a warm and dry area for when the weather is bad. Celtic Harmony’s award winning outdoor prehistory education programme has been running for twenty-five years, the charity was a finalist in the School Travel Awards ‘Best Education/Learning Team of the Year’ in 2023.
Typical Day:
10am : Arrival
10.00 – 12.00: Stone Age Morning Activities
- Introduction and Friction Firelighting Demonstration
- Den Building Activity
12.30 – 13.00:
Packed Lunch (Please bring this with you)
13.00 – 14.30: Stone Age Afternoon Activities
- Gathering Activities and Cooking
- Flint tool talk and Hunting Activity
- Trading and Bartering/Storytime
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Groups can take photos, we kindly ask teachers to share with the charity so we can promote the education programme.
Risk Assessment Details
Risk assessments are the basis of all our activities and programmes to ensure effective health and safety management. These will be included in the teacher’s pack sent to you upon booking. Pre-visits to Celtic Harmony Camp are welcome by appointment.
Education Officer Information
Email: schools@celticharmony.org
Check availability and book at https://celticharmony.org/book-a-visit/
Tel: 01438 718543
Clothing Requirements
Due to the outdoor nature of the educational programmes at Celtic Harmony Camp, we advise both children and adults to wear clothes they won’t mind getting muddy. Comfy outdoor shoes are essential, as well as preparation for unexpected weather. Some schools choose to dress up in the style of the time period they are travelling back to with us – feel free to do this!
First Aid Information
Our education team are First Aid trained. All employees undergo enhanced DBS checks plus regular reviews.
Available Facilities
7 roundhouses with heating and lighting, a fully heated Prehistory Centre, café, feasting shelter, woodland shelters, gift shop, woodland, compost and conventional toilets, shower and changing area, free Wi-Fi, heating, lighting.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
The roundhouses and the composting toilet both have disabled access and there is an access for all pathway around the Camp. Our educators are experienced in leading groups of pupils with additional needs.
Opening Hours & Information
Prehistory Day trips are available between 10am and 3pm on both weekdays and weekends but must be booked in advance at www.celticharmony.org/book-a-visit.
Testimonials
Megan James, Balliol Primary, 2023 “All activities benefitted the children as this reinforced previous learning at school and they learnt new things!”
Emine Faruk, Walker, 13/10/2022 - “It has been an amazing experience for the children. Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and for inspiring the children. They have learnt so much. Our educator was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the experience. He captured the Children’s attention well.”
