Camp Caldecotte Residential 2027
A five-day summer residential for 15-17 year olds.
Make new friends, try outdoor adventures, build life skills, enjoy a taste of independence and make memories that last.
Ready for a summer adventure? Camp Caldecotte gives 15–17 year olds five days to try new activities, make friends, build confidence and experience life away from home in a safe, supportive environment.
Whether you’re completing your DofE Gold residential or simply looking for a summer adventure, you can join us to try new activities, make friends and build confidence.
Camp Caldecotte at a glance
Dates
Camp One: 26th July – 30th July
Camp Two: 9th August – 13th August
Ages 15 – 17
Designed for older teens ready for more independence.
5 days / 4 nights
A full residential summer camp experience.
Price
£399 – includes activities, accommodation, food and supervision.
DofE Gold residential
Ideal for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award residential.
“This has been an unexpected highlight of the summer holidays for my son. He enjoyed meeting new people, and he liked the smoothie challenge and the cooking challenge — particularly making the garlic bread! He honestly didn’t say a negative thing about the week.”
What will you do?
At Camp Caldecotte you’ll have a week packed with outdoor adventure activities, practical skills and team challenges. Activities may include:
- Paddleboarding
- Climbing
- Caving
- Bushcraft
- Practical first aid
- Team challenges
- Leadership activities
- Budgeting and independent living skills
- Cooking and working as part of a team
Summer 2027 residentials
Camp One: 26th July – 30th July
Camp Two: 9th August – 13th August
Pay in full or spread the cost
Camp Caldecotte costs £399 per person, including activities, accommodation, food and supervision.
Choose the payment option that works best for you:
Pay in full: Pay £399 when you book.
Pay in instalments: Pay a £99 deposit when you book, followed by six monthly payments of £50. Book and set up your payment plan by 31st December 2026.
Choose your preferred payment option at checkout.
Location
The Caldecotte Xperience, 366 Simpson Road, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AG.
Why come to Camp Caldecotte?
Adventure
Try exciting outdoor activities and new challenges.
New friends
Meet young people from different regions and backgrounds.
Confidence
Step outside your comfort zone and discover what you can do.
DofE Gold Residential
Ideal for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award residential.
Independence
Live away from home and build self-reliance.
Life skills
Build teamwork, leadership and practical skills for the future.
“My child attended on her own, but the setup encouraged everyone to mix, and she left with friends she will definitely stay in contact with.”
Whether you are excited, nervous or a bit of both, our team will support you to get involved, challenge yourself and enjoy the experience. If you have any questions please get in touch with the team campcaldecotte@action4youth.org or call 0300 003 2334.
For parents and carers
We know that sending your teenager on a residential can feel like a big step. Camp Caldecotte is delivered by Action4Youth at The Caldecotte Xperience, with young people supervised and supported by experienced staff throughout their stay.
All instructors hold enhanced DBS checks (including barred list) and relevant industry qualifications, with regular training in safety and safeguarding. They also have experience supporting a wide range of young people.
Action4Youth is Ofsted Registered, a Duke of Edinburgh Approved Activity Provider and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and Youth Provision Safe Practice Mark. We are also registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) and The Caldecotte Xperience is registered as an Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre.
"My daughter was not confident at all about joining in with peers, but the leadership was incredible. They guided her to integrate successfully. It took time, but they got there."
“We would thoroughly recommend Camp Caldecotte for any young person completing their DofE residential. Our daughter really enjoyed the whole experience of being away from home, from the activities to the food and socialising. We think it is very good value for money too.”
How the instalment plan works
You can spread the £399 cost across a deposit and monthly payments.
1. Book your place and pay your deposit
Choose your Camp Caldecotte dates and pay the initial £99 deposit through the booking process.
2. Set up your monthly payments
After paying your deposit, you’ll need to set up a separate payment plan through PonchoPay for the remaining £300. We’ll send you a step-by-step guide with your booking.
Please note, your instalments are not set up automatically when you pay your deposit.
3. Check and confirm your plan
Follow the payment link, enter your details and select the participant attending Camp Caldecotte. Review the payment schedule and complete the confirmation steps.
Once confirmed, your monthly payments will be collected automatically according to the agreed schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Camp Caldecotte is for young people aged 15 – 17.
Arrival is from 12pm midday on Monday, with departure at 10am on Friday.
Camp Caldecotte is open to all 15–17-year-olds. Whether you’re completing your DofE Gold residential or simply looking for a summer adventure, you can join us to try new activities, make friends and build confidence.
No, Camp Caldecotte is open to all 15–17-year-olds. Whether you’re completing your DofE Gold residential or simply looking for a summer adventure, you can join us to try new activities, make friends and build confidence.
Camp Caldecotte costs £399 per person, including all activities, accommodation, food and supervision.
The price covers all activities, accommodation, food and supervision.
Yes. Camp Caldecotte is supervised by experienced Action4Youth staff.
All instructors hold enhanced DBS checks (including barred list) and relevant industry qualifications, with regular training in safety and safeguarding. They also have experience supporting a wide range of young people.
Action4Youth is Ofsted registered and has been awarded the Youth Provision Safe Practice Mark.
That is completely normal. Many young people feel nervous before a residential, especially if they are coming on their own. Our team will support them to settle in, get involved and build confidence during the week.
Email campcaldecotte@action4youth.org or call 0300 003 2334.
