Children's bushcraft and survival birthday parties
Give your child an unforgettable birthday adventure with our bushcraft parties!
Perfect for curious and adventurous kids, our bushcraft parties are bursting with outdoor excitement, teamwork and hands-on activities that immerse children in the wonders of nature. From building shelters to mastering fire lighting, it’s a celebration that will leave them with memories they’ll cherish for years to come!
All of our parties include fire lighting and toasting marshmallows (or upgrade to s'mores!) as these are always the kids' favorite activities! Then, choose the programme with the additional activities that your child will love the most! Here are the options:
• Treasure Hunt – A natural navigation adventure filled with clues and hidden treasures.
• Camouflage Game – Test your child's stealth skills in this fun game of hide and seek.
• Shelter Building – Encourage teamwork as kids work together to build a shelter together
• Cook Hot Dogs – Choose to extend your programme by 30 mins for the children to learn the art of campfire cooking. You bring the hot dogs and buns and we provide roasting skewers, expert supervision and plenty of fun!
• Party numbers- Numbers will need to include the birthday child and any other children present, including siblings. Instructors reserve the right to refuse a party on the day if these numbers are not adhered to as we take safety of the children seriously and we need to maintain our ratios of instructors and children. We can accommodate larger groups with the addition of a second instructor. Please see the maximum group sizes below to determine if you’ll need an extra instructor for your party and then book your bushcraft party today! 🌳🔥🎉
Choose one of our four packages below:
Please see below our four party programmes. When you follow the link "Request to book" you can upgrade to s'mores and/ or add 30 mins for the children to cook hot dogs over the fire. Please note you will not be charged until we have approved the venue and then you will receive a final payment link. You will also choose to book one or two instructors depending on the size of your party. Just follow the "Request to book" link and follow the prompts. Our morning parties finish at 1pm (start time depends of programme length chosen) and our afternoon parties start at 2pm. If you are booking between late November and late January, we would recommend a 4:30pm finish at the latest. The cost of a party starts at £300 for a 2 hour party. You can opt for a longer party for an additional cost
Camoflauge game, fire and marshmallows (2 hrs)
Camouflage game: Learn how to use camouflage to disguise yourself in the woods and play a game to test your skills!
Fire lighting: The children will be shown various fire lighting techniques. Then they will get a chance to practise some of the fire lighting techniques. Then they will collect firewood around the site and light their own fire.
Toasted Marshmallows: When we have a good fire going we will toast marshmallows over the fire.
Shelter building, fire and marshmallows (2.5 hrs)
Shelter building: Work together as a team to make a shelter with what you can find in nature
Fire lighting: The children will be shown various fire lighting techniques. Then they will get a chance to practise some of the fire lighting techniques. Then they will collect firewood around the site and light their own fire.
Toasted Marshmallows: When we have a good fire going we will toast marshmallows over the fire.
Natural navigation treasure hunt, fire and marshmallows (2 hrs)
Natural navigation treasure hunt: The first challenge for the natural navigation activity involves the children locating direction (ie. north, south) using natural techniques they will be taught. Following on from that the children will need to locate hidden items that will help with the next phase- fire lighting!
Fire lighting: The children will be shown various fire lighting techniques. Then they will get a chance to practise some of the techniques. Then they will collect firewood around the site and light their own fire.
Toasted Marshmallows: When we have a good fire going we will toast marshmallows over the fire.
Camoflauge game, Shelter building, fire and marshmallows (3 hrs)
Camouflage game: Learn how to use camouflage to disguise yourself in the woods and play a game to test your skills!
Shelter building: Work together as a team to make a shelter with what you can find in nature
Fire lighting: The children will be shown various fire lighting techniques. Then they will get a chance to practise some of the fire lighting techniques. Then they will collect firewood around the site and light their own fire.
Toasted Marshmallows: When we have a good fire going we will toast marshmallows over the fire.
If your child has been invited to a party here is a link with everything you need to know:
Frequently Asked Questions
What people say about their day?
"We had an excellent bushcraft party at the Barnes site, and all the children absolutely loved it! Patient, calm Paul did a great job of engaging a very lively group for a 10th birthday. They had the best time running through the trees, playing woodland games, doing wolf calls, collecting wood, figuring out fire lighting, cooking their hotdogs, making their s'mores and sitting around the fire pit eating, drinking and laughing with their mates in the fresh air. Highly recommend London Bushcraft parties!" Kiran
“It was brilliant from start to finish. Perfect combination of fun, learning and exercise. It exceeded my expectations, Wendy thought of everything not just the entertainment and activities but also all the logistics. An enormous thank you. Our son had a really fantastic birthday- this was the perfect party for him”, Anna
"Just wanted to say thanks again for today. Emilia told me tonight it was the best party she has ever had", Amanda Bowen
"Thanks again for an awesome party on Saturday, Dylan says everyone is still talking about it at school today!", Emma Gray
"I loved the event. I knew our son would love it as well and that's why we chose you. The highlight was the fire lighting. I would definitely recommend London Bushcraft," H Sarkinen
“Thanks so much once again for yesterday! They loved it and we were so glad to go ahead despite the weather. The children loved cooking their own lunch. You did a brilliant job and we really enjoyed your company as well as your excellent work. We will be delighted to recommend you to friends”, Fiona Bates
"Brilliant, such a fantastic party, the children loved it.", Helen Banks
"It was amazing fun! It exceeded my expectations, the children had so much fun", Candice
"Amazing and unforgtettable experience. I loved all the teamwork between the children." Noreen Bardsley
"That was one of the best parties we have ever been to. Wendy was brilliant and Gareth was in he's element. Thanks so much for inviting us." Jay Thomas
"Fantastic party, most memorable one of the year. Girls had a ball as did myself. It is one thing to have bushcraft knowledge but another matter entirely to convey that knowlege to a bunch of very excited primary scholl children. Wendy's mission was entirely successful and my girls are thoroughly inspired. What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday", Ellie Ford
"Just a note to say thank you so much for such a brilliant party! The boys LOVED it, it was the perfect party for 6 year olds. Kat was brilliant with them, keeping the rounded up and on task, showing and teaching them about the forest. She tailored the program so they could have free play while learning and working together at the same time. They all loved learning to make a fire too. Sausages and hot dog cooking over the fire, all of it! I think these boys will remember this party as a highlight of their childhood. And it definitely inspired the explorer in all of them.A heartfelt thank you from me, and the boys", Katie Davies
How long will it last?
Parties last from 2 to 3.5 hours, depending on what programme you choose
What about food?
Feel free to bring any food and drink you would like your guest to have during the party. Another option is to bring hot dogs and buns and choose programme 5-8 to extend your programme by 30 mins.
Can I bring a cake?
Yes of course! We can have it at a time that would suit you and fit in with the program. Most people like the cake at the end after the marshmallows. Please discuss with your instructor on the day when you would like the cake and if you wold like to sing happy birthday.
Where will it be?
There are 11 venues to choose from including our most popular venues in Barnes, Dulwich, Croydon and Bounds Green. Alternatively we can travel to a venue of your choice. Please note this can be a private garden or another location with permission to do the activities.
What happens if it rains?
We will put up a group shelter such as a tarp.
Will we be outside for the duration of the party?
Yes. Your instructor will set up a group tarp if the weather is predicted to be wet. The fire is even more special for the children after spending the party outdoors!
And what will it cost?
We will endeavour to create a party that meets your budget. Each course varies as it depends on the exact content of the program, numbers participating, venue and if you will be providing any adult helpers. We will provide all equipment and tuition. Parties start from £300.
Are parent helpers required for the parties? We require 2-3 parent helpers per party with one instructor and 4-5 parent helpers for bigger parties requiring two instructors.
What is the role of the parent helpers? Extra pairs of eyes and supporting the instructor. Here are some examples of how parents may be asked to support the instructor: Accompanying children to collect fire wood if the group cannot be seen by the instructor at all times, standing by the fire if the instructor needs to step away from the fire, extra pairs of eyes around the fire, helping the children to put marshmallows on the roasting skewers etc.
