Eco-Explorers Summer Camp returns to Barnes Common this month
18 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Young people aged 8 to 14 have a chance to spend four days exploring the wildlife on their doorstep when the Eco-Explorers Summer Camp returns to Barnes Common from Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 July.
Running 9.30am to 3.30pm each day, the camp is built around hands-on conservation — participants learn to identify and record local species, take part in practical habitat work, and finish the week knowing how to share what they've found with others. The council says the programme is designed to build confidence and social skills alongside the wildlife knowledge, so it suits children who enjoy being outdoors as much as those already passionate about nature.
Places are open to residents across the borough, and the structure of the four days means skills build progressively, so attending all four sessions gets the most from the experience. The programme may be subject to minor adjustments.
Full details and booking information are available on the Richmond Council events page. With the school holidays approaching fast, it's worth checking availability sooner rather than later.