Introduction to bushcraft

Service Description

Immerse yourself in the woods for the day to learn how to meet your most basic survival needs such as fire, shelter, food and water. Your instructor will welcome you in the car park before making our way to our base camp for the day. Please arrive at 9:15am for a 9:30am prompt start. 9:40-10:30 Foraging walk   As the team makes their way to base camp, they will learn about the various uses of plants and trees and how they can be used for food, medicine or your other uses in a survival situation. 10:30-11:45 Introduction to fire lighting skills The group will be shown the foundation and aspects that lead to the successful building of a fire. After a demonstration, everyone will get involved with practising the techniques. You will learn how to use a ferro rod with various tinder, flint and steel. We will then collect fire wood so you can enjoy your packed lunch by the fire. 11:45-12:00 Break 12:00-2:30 Prepare lunch and enjoy the feast! The group will need to cooperate to cook a meal. The team will learn how to prepare the fish and then cook it over the fire to have with baked sweet potatoes, beans, cheese and salad. Finish off with a sweet treat of chocolate bananas cooked in the embers of the fire. 2:00-2:30 Water skills More than half the human body is made up of water. Learn sources of water collection and how to make water safe to drink for your survival. 2:30-4:15pm Shelter building Learn various techniques to build a natural shelter and then as a group, make a natural shelter that would be good enough to sleep in. 4:15- 4:30 Depart Reflect on what you have learnt today and the return to the car park