The Wilderness Family
Camp

Three day event
  11.30am Friday - 3pm Sunday
Bushcraft for children aged 5 to 16years
Self Catering

On the three day Wilderness Family Camp … you’ll be shown:

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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. 

• Cook On An Open Fire: You will be cooking your meals on your camp-fire. 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.
   

“...thankyou for a brilliant weekend ... I feel much more confident in the open, and can't wait to get back out there. Hannah, you and your team have been a true inspiration !”

Vivienne, Mark and Lauren
 

• Silent Movement & Peripheral Vision: Learn how the Apache Indians moved around - and how you can get closer to wild life. 

• 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. 

• Making fire by friction: WHAT to do… and what NOT to do. You’ll learn how to make a simple “Bow Drill” set… make a “coal”… and then blow a “tinder bundle” into flames. What a great feeling this will bring -- a real sense of achievement! 

• 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.

• Concentric Rings: Experience how wildlife is connected

• Animal Movements & Sign: Know how animals move and learn how to read the sign they leave behind.

• 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.

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.
 

“We have always loved being out in nature, but you have given us the tools to be able to look and interact with it in a richer and more fulfilling way. It feels like our eyes have been opened.

Many thanks again to everyone."
Steve

Now if you’re still not convinced that your children will benefit from this -- just reflect on these quotes about survival skills and the “will to survive” from John Leach, Lecturer in Psychology at Lancaster University, in his fascinating book -- Survival Psychology:

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?

If you prefer a shorter family camp experience then check out our 'One Night Family Bushcraft Camp. Not all the same subjects are covered on the shorter one-night camp and it too is packed with many exciting new skills and experiences.
 

“We all really enjoyed your bushcraft course ... Ella went to bed on the Sunday night with a heartfelt
"was that a great weekend or what!" ... So a huge thanks you to you all.”                    Sara, London UK
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..........we’ll see you in the woods!