Seeding Change: Plant your future

A FREE camp for 18–25-year-olds who are feeling low, unmotivated, or ready for a fresh start — connect with nature, yourself, and others, just 35 minutes from Bristol.

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Seeding Change is a free or pay-what-you-can programme for 18–25-year-olds in Bristol who want to feel more connected, confident, and inspired. Over 7 months, you’ll join two seasonal camps and monthly evening sessions to explore nature, learn new skills, and reflect on what matters to you. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, or simply ready for a change, this is a chance to pause, grow, and discover your next steps—supported by a warm and welcoming community.

Dates: - First 2 night Camp: 5th - 7th September- Second 3 night Camp: 2nd - 5th April with 5 evening Meet-ups in Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb & March over 7 months.- Participation needed throughout

Who for?: 18 - 25 year olds in Bristol

Where: A beautiful location in wales 35 minutes from Bristol

Cost: Ranges - free and pay what you can

Seeding Change — An Intro

Details

What is Seeding Change

Seeding Change: Plant Your Future camp offers a chance to pause, explore what matters to you, and feel inspired about what’s next. In small groups led by highly experienced outdoor educators and facilitators we will engage in a huge variety of hands-on activities that will challenge and inspire you.

Join a 7-month journey for 18–25 year olds in Bristol to build confidence, connection, and purpose through nature.

Experience two transformative seasonal camps: September 5–7: 2-night immersive intro & April 2–5: 3-night celebration and reflection

Take part in 5 monthly evening sessions (Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Mar) to deepen friendships, explore skills, and reflect on your next steps.

Free minibus from central Bristol, all equipment provided, and all meals and snacks provided (all dietary needs catered for).

Expect hands-on group and solo activities like fire lighting, foraging, walks, games, and creative tasks that challenge and energise.

A safe and inclusive space to try something new, supported by experienced facilitators and outdoor educators.

Keep growing through Fresh Air Thursdays—our weekly land-skills and wellbeing group open to all camp participants.

Activities

What to expect

Survival Skills: Foraging, fire lighting, nature connection

Cook and eat together around the fire

Time to hang out around the fire

Go on nature walks, play group games, and have fun

Take time to relax on your own and with others

Learn simple ways to feel less stressed and more grounded

Get mentoring and support to reflect and plan your next steps

Take a break from your phone and reconnect with what matters

Make new friends and build real connections

All food, transport, and equipment provided – free and pay-what-you-can places available

Benefits

What You'll Get From This Journey

💪 Grow your confidence and feel more sure of yourself

🤝 Make friends and build a supportive community

🌿 Feel more connected to nature, your values, and your direction in life

🌞 Increased sense of well-being and resilience to meet the challenges of life

⚡ Empowered to make positive changes

🛠️ Learn new and transferable practical skills that might even become your future career or hobby

🌊 Feel calmer, more resilient, and ready to face life’s ups and downs

💬 Be supported through one-to-one mentoring and group sessions

🌈 Enjoy a fun, welcoming space where all identities are celebrated

Why join us

This Is Suitable For You If You

🌳 Would benefit from time spent outside with other young adults.

📚 Are struggling to engage with study or work.

❤️‍🩹 Have mental or physical health struggles.

🌙 Are experiencing loneliness or isolation.

Costs

Pay What You Can — How It Works

The true cost of a place on Seeding Change is £750 per person. The cost reflects:

Full Cost — £750

I never struggle to meet my basic needs*

I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property

I own a car

I’m working OR I don’t need to work to meet my needs

I have access to savings

I have expendable income

I regularly buy new items

I can easily afford more than one holiday a year

Reduced — £400

I comfortably able to meet my basic needs*

I might have some debt but it doesn’t stop me from meeting my basic needs*

I own a car

I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property

I am employed OR I don’t need to work to meet my needs

I have access to savings

I have expendable income

I buy new things regularly

I can afford an annual holiday, or to take time off work

Subsidised — £150

Meeting my basic needs can be stressful but I still meet them most of the time*

I might have some debt but it doesn’t stop me from meeting my basic needs*

I rent a mid-level home or I have subsidised housing

I own or lease a car

I’m working

I might have access to some savings

I have expendable income

I can buy new or second hand items

I can afford to go on holiday every year or few years

Bursary — £50

Meeting my basic needs is stressful and sometimes I struggle to*

I have debt that makes it hard for me to meet my basic needs sometimes

I rent a lower-end home or have unstable housing

I don’t have access to a car

I am unemployed or underemployed

I’m eligible for state benefits

I don’t have access to any savings

I don’t really have expendable income and rarely buy new things

I can’t afford to go away or take time off work without financial burden

Free — £0

For those currently seeking asylum

For those for whom a bursary place would still be too much to manage

Explainer

This sliding scale helps us to support financial equality in our community and keep Birch Collective for everyone.

Basic needs are things like: access to food, safety, shelter/housing, pivacy and transportation.

Expendable income is the ability to afford things like a coffee out, the cinema or going to a gig.

Images from Birch programmes

Further info

How to find out more

Download information pack