Two Day Bushcraft
Families Camp
11am Saturday - 3pm Sunday
Suitable for children aged 5 to 16years
On this exciting Family Weekend Bushcraft Camp...you'll have lots of fun discovering about
A quick and easy way to light a roaring fire… WITHOUT matches or a lighter. Just by using a special pocket size fire lighting “tool” -- you’ll never have to worry about losing a gas lighter -- or trying to use damp soggy matches -- EVER again. We’ll show you what this tool is -- and more importantly -- HOW to use it. It’s so simple to use -- even when the tool is WET.
3 ways to build a “natural debris” shelter that’ll keep you warm… dry… and as “snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug.” Once you know these 3 simple shelters -- you’ll be able to adapt them for use in many situations.
Where to find and gather an endless supply of DRY firewood… even if it’s been RAINING. Even if the ground’s wet and damp -- you’ll know exactly where to look -- and WHAT to do -- to find DRY wood for a roaring fire.
How to use a knife safely. A necessary skill for any bushcraft activity.
The ideal type of fire to build. We’ll show you a quick and easy way to build a fire that’s simple to light -- easy to keep going -- and burns nice and hot. This is an essential skill to learn.
Silent Movement & Peripheral Vision: Learn how the Apache Indians moved around - and how you can get closer to wild life.
Cook On An Open Fire: All our meals -- and hot water for drinks -- will be cooked on an open fire in the centre of the camp. This is a great opportunity for your children to learn about -- and become comfortable with -- open fires. They’ll learn how to tend the fire and respect what it can do if it’s used properly.
Identify Plants and Trees: You’ll learn about the various plants and trees around you -- and how to use them. For instance: One common tree has leaves that contain a natural soap. Very handy for washing your hands after building your shelter! You’ll discover what this tree is -- how to identify it -- and how to wash your hands with it!
Make Cords, String and Rope: Using the prickliest and stringiest plant in the forest -- you can make good strong cords and string to tie things together. This’ll come in very handy for all sorts of things around the camp.
Making Utensils: Learn how to make valuable utensils to your stay in the woods more comfortable.
Where to find the best and DRIEST tinder… in the most UNLIKELY places. It’s easy once you know WHERE to look. Even in wet and soggy environments, it’s easy to find dry tinder to start your fire. We’ll show you what to look for and how to use it.
Animal Movements & Sign: Know how animals move and learn how to read the sign they leave behind.
We’ll play many fun Nature Awareness Games that link all the skills together -- and really switch you on to the natural world around you. Using some of Josef Cornell’s famous games from his book “Sharing Nature with Children”
How to make fire using some UNUSUAL everyday objects. Even if you haven’t got matches or a lighter, you can still light a fire with things lying around the home, garage or car. You’ll learn WHAT to look for -- and HOW to use them.
Concentric Rings: Experience how wildlife is connected
Sleeping Out: We highly recommend that you take the opportunity to sleep in your very own shelter, an experience that you will never forget. But do bring tents if you prefer more comfort.
And that’s not all…
The best way to get the most out of the course… is by having FUN!
Although the games and skills you’ll learn will be fun and perfectly safe -- they’ll help you all at a much DEEPER level because what you’ll also gain… is a lifetime of SELF CONFIDENCE.
The sort of confidence that comes with knowing you’ve got the skills and expertise to venture out into wild places…and can look after yourself.
“The Wilderness families’ camp was good fun and I learnt a great deal. It was really beneficial to experience a course that was more relaxed and allowed input from both parents and children to create a great environment where everyone was learning and relaxing at the same time. Genius.” Smiles, Kimberley
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What we teach is… SELF CONFIDENCE using Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival Skills… taught in an enjoyable way
Now what better gift can you give your child.
So now you know what to expect… and how you’ll benefit by coming along -- why not book on a course and see for yourself?
"A life changing experience which shows in a complicated world, just how simple life should be." Daniel & Josh
Catering
Meals are provided and vegetarians are catered for. Meals will be cooked on the fire and we ask that everyone takes part in preparing & cooking meals together.
Please bring packed lunch for the first morning.
Camping
We would like everyone to feel as comfortable as possible, we invite you to sleep in your shelters but you are welcome to bring tents for your comfort. Please bring all necessary camping equipment for your own use. We do not have the use of showers. There is a toilet on site.
A full kit list is included in the joining instructions and will be sent one month prior to the course.
Wet weather clothing / Boots Washing kit Plate, bowl & mug Knife, fork & spoon
Warm Sleeping bag / mat Tent Torches Camping chair(s)
Personal first aid kit Working gloves Special dietary food & snacks
(All tools/knifes needed will be provided)
Transport
By train: We can collect from the local train station which is Aylesham or provide contact details of taxi if arriving in Canterbury.
By car: Directions will be sent prior to the course. There is car-parking space within the woodland.
Booking
Booking can be made by clicking add to cart below and making payment via Pay Pal or by sending a cheque via post. In either case we need a booking form completed and sent to us to confirm the booking, our address is on the booking form. Click on the pdf icon below to open booking form.
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...... and we’ll see you in the woods!
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