FAMILY BUSHCRAFT DAY

This course has been designed to study the most important skills you need to survive in any wilderness situation, with a specific emphasis on making the subjects more exciting and interactive for younger participants, whilst not overwhelming them with mountains of information.

The subjects covered will include natural shelters, fire lighting, game and bread preparation, natural cordage and foraging.

This course will provide participants with a sound set of skills and knowledge that everyone who spends time in the outdoors should know, whether you are a trail hardened explorer or someone who enjoys rambling on the weekends.

• 0930: Meet and greet in car park and safety brief

• 0945: Arrive at main camp and discuss principles of bushcraft, survival and wilderness living

• 1000: Natural Shelters - make your own shelter using natural materials from the woods

• 1100: Fire Lighting techniques - learn about the science of fire and different techniques and make a fire to heat your shelter

• 1230: Preparation of fish and damper bread for lunch

• 1330: Lunch - cook your fish and damper bread on an open fire for lunch.

• 1430: Natural Cordage - learn how to use natural fibres to make string and cordage

• 1515: Foraging, learn to forage for wild edible, medicinal, mechanical and poisonous plants and trees.

• 1615: Pack up camp and head for car park

• 1630: Closing brief and course finishes and departs

You do not need expensive or fancy kit for this course, apart from suitable outdoor clothing and a bowl, fork and mug everything will be provided. The more you know the less you need.

Cost: £35 children, £45 adults

Venue: Seal Brook Woodland, Netherseal, South Derbyshire

Minimum age: 6 years old

Dates: 1st June 2025, 20th September 2025

Times: 0930 - 1630

We can also design custom family courses if you would prefer a private experience, please get in contact for availability and pricing.

If you wish to book with us please click on the link below to add the course to your shopping cart. Upon booking you will receive a confirmation email with the directions, kit list and consent form. Please contact us if you have any queries.