Who are these Folk

Teddington Woodcraft Folk has a wonderful ensemble of different age groups, each wonderfully unique and headed by dedicatedly joyful leaders, aiming to entertain and inspire every week

A group of children wearing white helmets and casual clothing, sitting on a large flat rock surface in front of a rocky landscape with some green plants, smiling and looking at the camera.

ElFins

The youngest active Teddington age group who meet from 6:30 - 7:30pm every Thursday.

Elfins provides a young bubbly atmosphere full of laughter (and sometimes screams). Allowing for the perfect environment to explore team work, where the kids can explore the world while taking some time to relax with friends in a crafty, active and educational environment. 

6 - 9 years old
Meet the Leaders
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Pioneers

The largest group at Teddington who meet from 7:30 - 9:00pm

Pioneers provides and older atmosphere more focused on exploring ideas key to the philosophy of Woodcraft and it’s principles and well as helping their young people to explore their own voice and it’s power with their friends by their side, all while having fun.

10 - 12 years old
Meet the Leaders
A group of children and a woman are pulling on a rope outdoors among trees, engaging in a team activity or game. A bright blue tarp and orange object are visible on the ground. 
13 - 15 years old

Venturers

The oldest leader run group at Teddington who meet from 7:30 - 9:00pm

Venturers gives a more independent environment in which young people can explore how the world is shaped with friends, through various kinds of activities such as bushcraft. It also provides an atmosphere in which new friendships can blossom while old ones mature, giving their young people strong networks of friends.

Meet the Leaders
Four young people standing on grass in a park, one of them balancing on a unicycle while the others support him, with tents and trees in the background. 
16 - 21 years old

District Fellows

The newest group at Teddington who meet from 7:30 - 9:00pm

DFs as it is known allows for a more unique and tailored experience, as each session is planned and run by the DFs themselves. This allows them to explore topics of their choice, providing a deeper view issues and activities close to their hearts.