Build leadership skills, challenge yourself with new activities and have fun in the amazing Lake District!
Are you looking for a holiday where you can develop your leadership skills, build confidence and maybe even become a future holiday leader?
Basecamp is a leadership development experience with a difference.
You will work with the National Trust to maintain footpaths on some of the Lake District’s most famous walking routes, developing team working and practical skills.
Back on site, and after some well-deserved cake, you will be able to choose from a varied programme of talks, seminars and workshops designed to equip you for leadership in the workplace, at university and at church. Topics include leading a bible study, discovering your leadership style and giving a short talk; in the evenings we share in worship together and study God’s word.
Alongside all that you’ll have a chance to enjoy outdoor activities and adventures such as rock climbing, hill walking and gorge walking. You will also have a chance to complete a one day first aid course qualification.
The cost includes all accommodation and activities. The nearest rail station is Penrith and we are able to provide pick ups from there - please email us after making your booking to let us know this is something you will be needing.
To find out more please contact the holiday booking secretary.
Where Lake District - staying at the Carlisle Diocesan Youth Centre
When Monday 11th - Wednesday 20th August 2025
Years School years 11-13+
Cost £405 including a £60 deposit
Size 18
Leader Stephen Finch
Deputy Leader Kristin Ritchie
Booking Secretary Jessica Smith
e basecamp@westrunton.org.uk
You can book here….
You will need PayPal or a Credit/Debit Card to complete your booking. You can choose to pay the full amount now or a deposit and pay the balance two months before the holiday.
Booking difficulties? - email info@westrunton.org.uk
Update December 2024: We currently have 5/6 places left, but so that we can confirm dormitory beds please email basecamp@westrunton.org.uk if you would like to book on and they will confirm there is space and provide you with the booking link.
Reviews
Haven’t stopped talking
"They haven’t stopped talking about camp since they got back and can’t wait to return next year”
Parent of two campers
— J.A.
An Amazing Week!
We just wanted to thank you and your fantastic team for giving (her) such an amazing week. She couldn't stop telling me one story after another about the fun she had, and how so many of the testimonies touched her. I sat there in the car bubbling with joy as I saw her 'getting it' for herself.
— L.K.
Thank you!
“The staff, the food, the accommodation, the activities and experience were brilliant and my daughter loved it. Thank you.”
— J.Y.
