Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays

Subject: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: Hawker
Date: 17 Feb 01 - 09:09 PM

Hi a friend and I with primary school aged children were just discussing whether or not to go on a Capers / Folk Camp holiday (This is a UK/France thing) has anybody ever been? What is it like ..... for adults & for kids...... I'd be interested to know Lucy

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From:
Date: 17 Feb 01 - 10:17 PM

I vote for going. Bring special food if it is like mmost folk camps...cuisine is usually smewhere between o.k. and great. mg

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: Hawker
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 01:21 PM

Thanks for that, mgarvey, anybody else tried this type of holiday?

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: GUEST,Pete Chadbund
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 02:52 PM

We started folk camping (now Capers) around 25 years ago. Stopped about 10 years later, after being leader at around 20 or so camps. It was fantastic, brill, amazing .... etc. I am told by many friends who still go that it still is, but in many different ways. For me, its delight was its simplicity and the fact that everyone was there to take part and contribute. My later camps were spoiled by people who came "to be entertained", spent most of their time off-site "doing their own thing" and were constantly complaining that things weren't "right".

Like so many things, you will get out of a folk camp proportionally to what you put in. We have made some great friends over the years and are still in touch with many of them - even if it is only once in three years! Go along with the intention of "geeting involved" and you won't be dissappointed!

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: Hawker
Date: 18 Feb 01 - 04:11 PM

Great, I'm liking what I am hearing.... I would intend to participate, otherwise what's the point of going?

We have a camper and would probably cater for ourselves though, would this lessen the enjoyment? should we be TOTALLY involved?

Lucy

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: Julie B
Date: 18 Feb 02 - 08:53 AM

See also this thread Capers UK Folk Holidays for details of 2002 schedule and a link to the Capers website.

Julie B

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: 8_Pints
Date: 21 Feb 02 - 05:29 PM

We're booking for Dalton, Elmore (Well, Sue is leader at Elmore actually!) and France!!

We are suffering from withdrawal symptoms as almost all the camps were cancelled last year due to "Foot and Mouth." Our kids are still delighted to come with us , as they have made loads of friends through the years. (They would revolt if we said we weren't Folk Camping!)

The main emphasis is definately participation, but nobody is forced into anything! It's always a joy to meet up with folk we haven't seen for ages and try and anticipate who might be at any of the camps. There is always an AGM and re-union Ceilidh in December, where you can re-live memorable experiences!

Go for it! Dalton is highly recommended at the start of the season, it's one of the friendliest camps around - rather like a Mudcat Gathering that goes on for days!

8Pints

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: GUEST,Julie B at home
Date: 27 Aug 02 - 04:42 PM

Have just returned from the long weekend at Kington Langley near Chippenham. Wonderful. My second ever folk camp, and my first one under canvas. Shall definitely be booking up for a few more in 2003.

Were any other Mudcatters in attendance?

Julie B

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: GUEST,T-boy
Date: 28 Aug 02 - 08:27 AM

I would echo what Pete Chadbund said above. Also, if you're going to a French camp don't bother taking food (talk about coals to Newcastle). The catering in France, both solid and liquid, is great. Catering in British camps is good but basic - stews and stuff. If the kids have not been brought up to appreciate good basic ingredients, then you're going to need a supply of junk food and sweets.

Subject: RE: Help: Capers / Folk Camp Holidays
From: 8_Pints
Date: 29 Aug 02 - 08:50 AM

Julie,

We had two weeks in France, Folk Camping (both were excellent) and we've just come back from the August BH camp in Whixley, near Knaresborough! This camp was terrific - lots of fabulous singing. It will be re-run on this site again next year, so anyone who enjoys a good sing should put it in their diary now!

Glad you enjoyed your first season of Folk Camps, look forward to seeing you again next year.

Sue and Bob vG