Paintball - Lasershooting - Bushcraft
On these days, we highlight only a few topics of bushcrafting or survival in nature and organize various workshops that you can join. Do you want to know more about making fire, building camps, water management, archery, knots, installing traps, lashing, map and compass reading, orientation... You can experience it all on our grounds! Do you still have questions? Let us know via Whatsapp, hallo@TheGathering.be, or 0473/277 803! We are always ready to assist you!
During these 5-day camps, you will experience real adventure! Do you want to learn more about making fire, building camps, water management, archery, knot tying, installing traps, hiking techniques, lashing, woodworking, paracord bracelets, ... You can experience it all during our holiday camps during Easter and the summer holidays!
In addition to all the forest and campfire activities, we alternate with laser shooting and paintball and, as with any good camp, we have a campfire with BBQ and an overnight stay on Thursday evening!! You probably won't want to go home afterwards, but that risk is entirely up to the parents... :-)
Do you still have questions? Let us know via Whatsapp, hallo@TheGathering.be or 0473/277 803! We are always here for you!
Of course, we don't all have unlimited vacation time and unfortunately have to go back to work. That's why we provide plenty of childcare options. Children are welcome with us from 8 am in the morning and can stay until 7 pm in the evening. So you don't have to rush to and from work.
We provide a full-day program and book something for Thursday evening to calmly go out to eat because our guests will be staying overnight on our premises! We take care of supervision!
Below you will find a weekly schedule of activities. Of course, these may shift depending on the size of the group, the weather, and the interests of our participants. A little improvisation and seeing opportunities is a must during this week! :-)
Start - end:
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Bring:
Packed lunch and afternoon snack
Welcome
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Here, we'll give an overview of the camp and what we'll be doing in the upcoming days.
Zombie-nation
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fate has struck! The world as we knew it is gone. Zombies rule now! We'll teach you to survive in this new world! Fire, shelter, water, and much more!
Firestarter
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
With the items we gathered in the morning, we'll try to make fire for the first time.
Zombie Lasershoot
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Surviving among zombies is not easy. You'll need a sharp eye and a quick finger on your laser gun!
Paracord bracelet, pickup
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Our participants can be picked up from 06:00 PM onwards, but for those who need to stay a bit longer, we'll provide some handy uses of paracord...
Start - end:
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Bring:
Packed lunch and afternoon snack
Useful knots
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
A few handy knots can really make life easier. Hoisting someone, making a climbing harness, repairing tents, lashing, it's all covered.
Adventurous hiking quest
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
We're going to search for hidden hints and calculate coordinates for the next point with them! To be the fastest!
Bow and arrow and ...
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
We'll learn to make a bow and arrows and some handy tips to catch zombies and other creatures.
Water collection tricks
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Water is essential for survival. We'll show you how to collect water the fastest way.
Paracord bracelet, pickup
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Our participants can be picked up from 06:00 PM onwards, but for those who need to stay a bit longer, we'll provide some handy uses of paracord...
Start - end:
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Bring:
Packed lunch and afternoon snack
Useful knots
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We're making the knots a bit more challenging, but with a little practice, you'll surely manage!
Building camps
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
How to build a camp easily? How to shelter yourself from rain and wind? Where to build your camp and where to make fire? We'll explain it all in detail and then try it out right away!
Map and compass
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Finding your way without modern equipment. The Vikings did this hundreds of years ago, and they had no problem braving the seas, even at night!
Treasure hunt
02:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Compass, map... Rumor has it there's a treasure hidden on our grounds...
Paracord bracelet, pickup
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Our participants can be picked up from 06:00 PM onwards, but for those who need to stay a bit longer, we'll provide some handy uses of paracord...
Start - end:
08:00 (overnight stay)
Bring:
Packed lunch and afternoon snack, backpack with sleeping gear and sleeping bag
Useful materials
09:00-10:00
You've become quite handy with all those survival techniques. But you can make it easier for yourself by always having some useful materials with you. What's in a survival kit?
Junior paintball
10:00-13:00
We leave the laser guns behind and now we shoot with paint! Ready to take down the last zombies?
Setting up tents and preparing sleeping area
13:30-15:30
All zombies are (hopefully) gone. The peace can return! Of course, we must celebrate this with a zombie BBQ and campfire!
Making fire and preparing food
15:30-17:30
Time to test your skills! Who can get their fire going first???
DIY BBQ
17:30-19:00
There's nothing like a good BBQ! Our BBQ masters will make it a great party!
Campfire
19:00-21:00
Time to review all the exciting stories of the past days by a crackling fire! And perhaps prepare for our next adventure!
Start - end:
(Sleepover) 7:00 PM
Bring:
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Tidy up campsite
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Let's thoroughly go over the terrain, tidy up the tents, and return any lost items to their rightful owner!
Zombielaser Clash Competition
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Time to demonstrate all your skills! Who will emerge unscathed from the battle? Who is the best shooter of all?
Indiana Jones Course
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
We'll present you with a challenge as a group. It's up to you to complete the task successfully with everything you've learned this week!
Totem Distribution
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We've learned various skills this week. But who was the best fire-maker? Who could remember the knots the best? Who was a good leader? Time to acknowledge all talents and give a small token of remembrance for this camp!
Paracord Bracelet Pickup
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our participants can be picked up starting at 6 PM, but for those who need to stay a bit longer, we'll provide some handy uses of paracord...
To start, sporty clothes that can get a little dirty and sturdy shoes. Preferably also a good raincoat.
A packed lunch and a snack for each afternoon.
What should my children not bring?
Anything of value should ideally stay at home. If any valuable items are brought along, we will safely store them so they are not lost or damaged during daily activities.
Although we will obviously talk about knives and axes, it is not intended for the children to bring such items themselves. If they were to use them, it would be our equipment and always under supervision.
We sleep in tents with a groundsheet. In principle, a good air mattress and a good sleeping bag are sufficient to keep warm. It's obviously better to be off the ground to fend off the cold. Don't forget warm pajamas, some toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, clean clothes, ...
If - you never know in Belgium - stones freeze from the ground or the deluge descends upon us, we can always retreat to the cafeteria. But of course, we're going for the adventurous option! :-)
Every participant at The Gathering receives a free survival wristband. It contains a handy compass and whistle and an integrated flint and blade. When the need is really high, this could be your salvation! :-)
It must have been one of the best inventions, after the crossbow, the mobile phone, the paperclip, and the cable tie! ;-)
It's something everyone can make with minimal materials and it's even fun to practice! :-)
Most people learn very quickly how to tie shoelaces, but there are dozens of other knots that can be super useful in everyday life. We'll teach you some of them here and their applications. And with a little creativity, you'll soon build half a castle! :-)
Maybe moms and dads get a little nervous reading these two words in combination with their beloved offspring. But don't worry, we're not going to throw axes or knives and cut down trees, but we will explain how to best use them, how to safely transport and handle them, and what you definitely shouldn't do (throwing is one of them! ;-)).
