August 02, 2025

The Ultimate Summer Holidays Survival Kit (Featuring Your Den Kit!)

Summer holidays: that magical time when school’s out, imaginations run wild, and the great outdoors becomes a giant playground. But for parents, six weeks of “I’m bored!” can feel longer than a British winter. 

Whether you’re heading to the coast, staying at home, or venturing into the woods, we’ve got everything you need to keep your young adventurers engaged, creative, and joyfully muddy.

What's in the Summer Holidays Survival Kit?

1. The Den Kit (of course!)
At the heart of every adventure is a proper den. Our original Den Kit is designed to unleash imagination and encourage wild play - no batteries, no screens, just nature and creativity. It’s the perfect basecamp for:

    • Forest hideouts

    • Garden picnics

    • Secret spy headquarters

    • Bug-watching stations

    • Pirate ship cabins

And the best part? It packs down into a handy haversack and sets up anywhere. Beach, garden, campsite - sorted.

2. Nature Spotter Cards
Slip a set of spotter cards into your rucksack and turn every walk into a wildlife safari. Who can spot the most butterflies? Which tree has the biggest leaves? Instant calm (or at least competitive distraction). We love the cards from Go Find It or Button & Squirt.

3. Adventure Essentials Pouch
Fill a small drawstring bag with:

    • Snacks (because nothing fuels adventure like flapjacks)

    • Reusable water bottle

    • Small notebook and pencil for nature journaling

    • A magnifying glass or bug pot for up-close bug investigations

    • A simple compass for navigating “uncharted” gardens

4. Weather-Ready Gear
Let’s be real: British summer is a mixed bag. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, sunhat, and a bottle of SPF - so your little ones are ready for all the elements, all in one afternoon.

5. A "Boredom Buster" Box
Keep a stash of creative prompts and mini activities for rainy days or low-energy afternoons:

    • Make-your-own flag for their den

    • A colouring book (Button & Squirt have great ones!)

    • Instructions for knot-tying, campfire storytelling, or shadow puppet shows

    • A secret mission envelope for spy days or jungle explorer tasks

Why The Den Kit Makes All the Difference

  • Our kits are more than just playthings. They’re tools for imagination, confidence, resilience, and joy - all packed in a handy bag. Designed by teachers and made for adventure, they’re tough, beautiful, and built to last - just like the childhood memories they help create.
  • No plastic gimmicks. No screens. Just proper stuff for real outdoor play - no parents needed! 

Final Tip: Embrace the Mud

Dirty knees, leaf-filled hair, and sticks in their pockets? That’s the good stuff. The kind of summer magic they’ll remember for years. Let them dig, build, climb, and discover - and don’t forget to join in now and then. Childhood isn’t just for kids.

So, kit up. Head out. Let the wild in. This summer, survival looks a lot like adventure.