100 Films

'Unsere Lagerkapelle spielt auf' is a film we have not yet been able to trace for certain.  There is a probability this is footage from the 1929 Seekamp "Children's Republic" International Camp. A Woodcraft Folk Delegation was there and film footage was taken and distributed to youth groups attending

The sun symbol (no trees) and red falcon are visible, which would have been illegal after 1933 following 'Protection of People and State (Feb 1933)' Decree, in which The Red Falcons were declared 'enemies of the state' in Germany.  The location looks like it could be Seekamp near Kiel. 

The Woodcraft Folk, an international outdoor movement at a mass camp at Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire.  A man, sitting on the ground, facing left in the picture, with a towel on his lap and rucksack between his feet, brushes shaving cream into a lather over his beard, then begins shaving, grinning at the camera. As a man at bottom right bangs a kind of gong or drum, a crowd of children run towards the camera in high spirits. A row of boys and a row of girls perform a country dance in front of a crowd of children in 1933 0:26

Often referred to as the "Children’s Republic," was a landmark event in the history of the Woodcraft Folk. Held at Beacon Hill in Ovingdean, just outside Brighton, it brought together roughly 2,000 children from across Europe at a time when the continent was rapidly sliding toward World War Thanks to Coops Heritage Trust for sharing this video with us.  11:53

The 1939 Woodcraft Folk Festival Camp was held at Liddington, near Swindon, it was a celebration of international friendship, and the camp that met the war.  In August 1939, just weeks before the outbreak of World War 2, Woodcraft Folk were determined to hold their festival as a final, defiant stand for peace. Many children were already refugees or "Kindertransport" - children fostered by Woodcraft families.  Many had to leave early as war clouds loomed.14:43

The 1946 Woodcraft Folk International Camp, held at Brighton, was the first major international gathering after the end of the Second World War. Woodcraft Folk wanted to rebuild the "broken bridges" between young people across Europe - The International Falcon Movement had paused during the war and many youth movement organizations were still struggling with post-war rations and travel restrictions.  Woodcraft Folk pushed to host this camp to demonstrate international friendship.  14:09 

Whitsun Camp, Woodcraft Folk Festival Camp June 1949, Photography by George Durham, Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society Education Department, 17 min l8 sec long.

One of three films in Cudham Woodcraft Folk Archives digitised as part of 100 Objects Spanning 100 Years. 17:18

'Our World' is a semi-fictionalized documentary film, 1975. Produced and directed by Peggy Aprahamian the film was created to introduce new families to the organization’s "Education for Social Change" philosophy.

A fictional working-class British family.  Parents feeling a sense of alienation from modern life and "second-hand life of the square box".  The family finds a Woodcraft Folk group outdoors and eventually enroll their children, transforming their lives. 21:55

Woodcraft Folk were looking for a film primarily aimed at young people working towards their heritage badge. The film was to follow the story of the Woodcraft Folk from the early days, through its history and looking to the future.  Media Co-op used the wonderfully rich archive footage and some new material to produce a film that celebrates the Woodcraft Folk, their aims and values that remain solid, and the changes over the years that are leading to the future of the movement.

Voiceover by Michelle Collins, Produced by Media Co-op 2016

Thanks to TheStrawberryization for this clip into London Camp 2014, at Debden House in Epping Forest . the 2014.  London District or Regional Camps are  specifically designed to unite the diverse districts across London, from the historic groups to the newer groups in East and West London., but also include international visitors, in this case from Germany and Spain.  All Woodcraft groups are also incredibly diverse, 'Spanning the World with Friendship'.

Locally and regionally Woodcraft Folk offer a huge range of camping opportunities for young people at all times of the year.  

A massive celebration of co-operation and a reunion for the movement after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Common Ground was the first major international camp hosted by the Folk in 11 years

At the historic grounds of Kelmarsh Hall in Northamptonshire, July 29 to August 8, 2022. on the theme of 'International Friendship and Solidarity.'

Jeremy Corbyn and Michael Williams (District Co-Ordinator for Highgate and Holloway Woodcraft Folk) spoke on 'Not the Andrew Marr Show' about the history of the Woodcraft Folk and how it has inspired young people to become active citizens. 18:59

Owen Morgan wrote the Camp 100 Woodcraft Song 2025.  He introduces the song and explains why we sing at Woodcraft Folk 4:09