Bushcraft-one day
9.00 – 16.00
Suitable for groups or families
1
0900
Arrive at the woods.2
09.00 – 0930.
Introduction and familiarisation brief.3
09.30 – 10.15.
Introduction to cutting tools. (Lesson on the cutting tools we will be using throughout the course, each student will make 2 tent pegs/or bush craft whistle). Mandatory. (45 mins)4
10.15 – 11.00.
Developing knife handling skills. (Lesson detailing various techniques to get the best out of using your knife and folding saw, culminates in teams making pot hangers).5
11.00 – 11.45.
Natural navigation. (Forgot your compass, don’t worry. Introduction to navigating using natural indicators including sun, stars, etc).6
11.45 – 12.45.
Game preparation and lunch. (Safely prepare a pigeon to eat for lunch time meal, vegetarian/vegan alternatives available).7
12.45 – 13.30.
Introduction to fire lighting. (Hands on lesson investigating the various methods for lighting your fire using different tinders, etc, we’ll teach you how to light a fire even in the wet).8
13.30 – 14.15.
Tarp shelters. (Lesson on importance of and requirement for shelter. Erect simple 2 person tarp shelters).9
14.15 – 15.00.
Sourcing and preparing water. (How to source water and safely prepare it for drinking).10
15.00 – 15.45.
Knife Law and knife sharpening. (Understand the legalities regarding the use and carriage of knives in the UK). Mandatory. (45 mins)11
