Wildkin Witchcamp

2024 Camp – Save the date

WildKin Witchcamp is returning July 12-14! Stay tuned for more info.

Guiding principles

In deep time,
We inhabit a thriving ecology of all WildKin
– human, animal, plant, land and the unseen ones
Celebrating children
Supporting families
Growing sustainable community
A collaborative co-creation
Playful reverence for everyday magic
Nourishing, growing and mentoring for the future
Following the Reclaiming Principles of Unity
Strengthening relationships with the Darug community
Aiming to be a sustainable, plastic-free and de-colonising camp
Laughing, dancing, singing
As joyful, re-wilding, messy and playful beings.

THE SEASON

Wildkin Witchcamp is held in autumnwinter – a time of warm cups of tea, wonderous feathered nests to sleep in and camp fires to warm our hands on! There are a number of reasons for this decision – knowing that this is a mostly outdoor and camping venue with limited and humble dormitory accommodation.

Importantly, and as we have seen in summers past – Sydney burns and these bushfires are dangerous and unpredictable. The weavers have decided that it is safer to hold a camp in the winter months – being in these wild forests. Australia also has two other Witchcamps – Earthsong and Cloud Catcher Witchcamps. These are held in the Spring and Autumn – so Winter is perfect!

Winter means so much goodness! Dancing to stay warm, rugging up in layers – cuddles by the fire. It also means relaxed winter perfect days. Oh! and!! delicious warm soups!!!  Come and join us to celebrate the cooler months! The magic of winter!

We acknowledge Country – the living, breathing, singing, dancing lands, whose daily creativity nurtures our lives.

We acknowledge the first children of Country where this camp takes place – the Darug people, whose wise Old People have lived in relationships of care and kinship with this land for thousands upon thousands of years. 

We also acknowledge the historical complexity of the greater Sydney area. The invasion of this region, and the ongoing displacement, violence and disruption of culture caused by colonisation. So we also pay our respects to any other Indigenous people whose Country is in the wider area of our camp, and those who live there or have a special relationship with this area.

We acknowledge that Country is vibrant with the stories and lore of living cultures, and give our respects to all who keep that Spirit strong. We commit to listening deeply and acting with responsibility, care, and respect as we live our lives with this place. We take responsibility for the actions of our ancestors and commit to playing our part in active, meaningful justice for the harm caused by the ongoing wrongs of colonisation. May we walk together with love and respect in these ancient, living lands and pay attention to what Country asks of us.