{"id":74854,"date":"2026-06-19T14:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=74854"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T08:06:32","slug":"send-family-fun-days-and-basecamp-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/support-for-parents\/search-for-things-to-do\/send-family-fun-days-and-basecamp-days\/","title":{"rendered":"SEND Family Fun Days and Basecamp Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Devon County Council offer a variety of <strong>free <\/strong>activity days, for children and young people with SEND, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEND Basecamp Days at Pixies Holt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Location: Pixies Holt Outdoor Learning Centre, Dartmoor (drop-off and pick-up point)<br>\ud83d\udc67 Who\u2019s it for? Children with special educational needs and\/or disabilities<br>\ud83d\udc65 Group size: Eight children, supported by two experienced instructors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf3f The day\u2019s activities will be tailored to suit the needs of the children. Possible options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>archery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bushcraft (including den building and building camp fire with treats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>moorland exploration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>orienteering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>weaselling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcaa Requirements: Children must be physically mobile and comfortable being in small groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 Several sessions are available in late July and early August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devonconnect.org\/activity\/httpswww.eventbrite.co.ukesend-basecamp-taster-day-with-dartmoor-outdoor-learning-team-age-8-13-tickets-1989243928138affoddtdtcreatorand_gl1rpubi_upmq.._gantg1mzm5nzgzlje3oda3nza4otm._ga_tqves5v6shcze3oda3nza4otikbzekzzakdde3oda3nza4otikajywjgwwjggw\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about our SEND Basecamp Days at Pixies Holt, and book your free place<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEND Family Fun Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a day filled with exciting activities for the whole family, running throughout the day. These events are designed for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come along to enjoy fun, laughter, and new experiences in a welcoming and supportive environment. Families can take part in a wide range of activities and opportunities, with something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next SEND Family Fun Day takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026, at the Dartmoor Activity Centre. Two sessions are available: 10.00 am &#8211; 12 noon, and 12.30 &#8211; 3.00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two further fund days are planned for August &#8211; dates to be confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/summer-celebration-send-family-fun-day-haytor-tickets-1975121536685?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;_gl=1*1jjau3v*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ4ODc3MDQyOC4xNzgxODU3Mjc1*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODE4NTcyNzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODE4NTcyNzQkajYwJGwwJGgw\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more and book your place at our Summer Celebration &#8211; SEND Family Fun Day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Devon County Council offer a variety of free activity days, for children and young people with SEND, and their families. 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