All the dates you need for DKC 2026!


Diaries at the ready – here’s the dates you need for the year ahead at Derby Kids’ Camp!

Fundraising challenges

Team DKC @ Derby 10k – Sunday 15th March. Click here to sign up!

Cosy Bike & Hike – Saturday 16th May.

Behind the scenes

Derby Kids’ Camp members (volunteers from DKC 2025) are welcome to join our open management meetings to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes and to get involved. Meetings take place in Derby from 7-10pm on the below dates. Email our Secretary, Rob, for all the information you need to attend via rob@derbykidscamp.co.uk

Tuesday 10th February
Tuesday 10th March
Tuesday 7th April
Tuesday 12th May
Tuesday 9th June

Volunteering dates

Click here to find out more about being a Summer Camp Volunteer.

Volunteers’ Training Day – Sunday 28th June, location TBC (Derby)

‘Wedding’ marquee build (Craft/Activity tent) – Sunday 19th July

Camp Build – Thursday 23rd July (10:00am arrival); Friday 24th July (from 8:30am / breakfast @ 9.30); Saturday 26th July (from 8:30am ’til 12:00 / breakfast @ 9.30). Find out more about Camp Build

Week 1 – 25th July – 1st August – Rob
Week 2 – 1st – 8th August – Ellis
Week 3 – 8th – 15th August – Cat
Week 4 – 15th – 22nd August – Suzie
Week 5 – 22nd – 29th August – Leane

Camp Take Down – Saturday 29th August (from 8:30am), Sunday 30th August (from 9:00am – 6:00pm).

‘Seeing is Believing’ Visitor Experience – please contact us if you would like to visit Camp for this tour.