Hatt Adventures provides a range of courses, experiences, and adventure challenges in a number of outdoor activities including; rock climbing, abseiling, kayaking, navigation, mountaineering, survival, and wilderness first aid courses.
Bushcraft
Bushcraft
What is it?
Bushcraft is an outdoor activity focusing on survival skills. It covers a range of basic skills including fire lighting, how to cook on an open fire and shelter building. You can also learn more advanced skills such as plant identification, sourcing and purifying water and much more.
What does it involve?
True bushcraft requires little to no equipment at all as naturally occurring items are used to build shelters and start fires however there are many variations of bushcraft available to schools. The main focus of bushcraft is the element of learning and practicing survival skills with an emphasis on environmental sustainability.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Bushcraft is becoming an increasingly popular activity within the U.K. learning the range of skills on offer is sure to boost a child’s confidence. It allows individuals to improve their knowledge of the environment and more specifically methods for sustainable living. It can also introduce a range of transferable skills including the ability to assess risk and manage it effectively. Bushcraft develops an individual’s ability to work well within a team.
What equipment do we need?
Most companies running bushcraft skill courses will provide the majority of equipment that you’ll need to participate although you should check beforehand though. Common items you will be expected to bring whilst participating in bushcraft are suitable outdoor clothing and a sleeping bag if you are staying over night.
Who is it suitable for?
Bushcraft can be adapted for suitability of most age groups with the exception of early years and key stage one pupils. Companies offer a range of courses with varying levels of difficult. We would suggest you discuss the suitability of your pupils for a specific course with the provider before booking.
Costs?
There are a lot of factors to consider when booking a bushcraft course as a result there can be a large variation in cost. Courses can last from a matter of hours to matter of days. The amount of pupils and the range of activities you partake in also have an impact on the cost. Make sure you research a number of companies in order to get the best value for your school.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Children should always be supervised when participating in bushcraft activities especially as courses are often conducted outdoors and children may wish to explore their wider environment! It is important that children listen to the instructions given to them from members of the company providing the course. It is important to take any student specific medication along with you.
How do we include?
Disabled access to wooded areas is not common. If there are members of your group that do have a disability then you could consider getting a company to run a short course at your establishment.
Doing it abroad?
There are a lot of companies across Europe that can provide bushcraft courses.
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For more information about Bushcraft please visit this website. Be sure to check out providers in your area before you book.
Venues with this Activity
Adventure Unlimited works with over 6,000 children and young people and 100 volunteers each year. Our projects are designed to overcome barriers to access for children and young people who have special needs or behavioural issues, are living on a low income, or who are isolated by location or circumstance.
When we travel we like to explore, turn left when everyone else turns right and eat local not 'Mc Local'! At Kaizen we retain the spirit of adventure and organise adventures for you that we have loved!
Woods Mill is a 44-acre Nature Reserve that covers a variety of habitats including meadow with hedgerow, freshwaters and woodland. Most of the reserve is now accessible by wheelchair. There is a classroom with a wide range of equipment for indoor and outdoor studies suitable for all age groups.
Hall Place Outdoor Education Centre is part of the BCA (formally Berkshire College of Agriculture) in Burchetts Green, Berkshire. The centre utilises the 400 acre estate nestling in the Thames Valley offering a variety of opportunities from curriculum learning in an out of classroom setting to holiday day camps and birthday parties, skills courses and qualifications.
We offer safe, exciting and educational holidays for young people. A place where children can meet new friends, build confidence, develop social skills and gain wonderful memories.
A place where parents and teachers can be sure their children are well cared for and are receiving high quality activities and English tuition.
Buckden House Outdoor Education Centre is a converted manor house in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. It is run as part of the City of Bradford's education services and has been providing residential outdoor experiences to school children and students for over 30 years.
A 210 hectare nature reserve with a diverse mosaic of habitats including marshes, ponds, pools, woods and grasslands. Find the Kingfisher Tearooms nestled in the middle of the reserve serving delicious homemade food. Lots of accessible paths and hides to view the brilliant wildlife. Take a session out with the education team to find out more!
Our aim is to enable young people to develop through taking part in outdoor activities in a fun and safe environment. This simple aim has led us to develop our Centre that rivals commercially run Centres in terms of both facilities and activity provision.
As we are a charity we are able to maintain excellent value for money.
The brand new Belfairs Woodland Centre offers your school the perfect base to discover the natural world. With guidance from our skilled education team, children will experience hands-on learning in both an exciting and safe environment.
EYFS:
Exploring Senses, Pond Power, Go on a Bug Hunt, Teddy Bears Picnic, Natural Art
We are a specialist outdoor activity company running bespoke courses and events including DofE Expeditions, bushcraft, outdoor and navigation training, first aid and team building. Our clients include schools and youth organisations, businesses, charities, local authorities and members of the public.
Longrigg is an educational study and adventure centre in Cumbria. Our aim is to provide rewarding outdoor experiences for young people and adults.
We offer a wide range of outdoor activities including Duke of Edinburgh and Mountain Training Leadership courses.
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Chris Hughes Multi Activity Services Limited (CHMAS) is a small UK family run business based in Shrewsbury, providing outdoor activity instruction for individuals, families and small groups. It was founded in 2006 by Chris and Janet Hughes, both of whom have been involved in the outdoors since childhood.
We are situated amongst the rolling farm land of the beautiful Isle of Man. Nestling close to the base of North Barrule and only five minutes from the secluded beach at Porte Vullen the centre is perfectly situated to provide an ideal venue for groups of all ages.
Welcome to our newly renovated education centre in a historic stable block, with purpose-built dipping pond, tree trail, arable fields and recently-planted orchard. Children can explore our 300 year-old farm and our varied woodland.
Whether you want to just sit and watch the world go by or indulge in activities we have something for you at Clyne Farm.
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BeWILDerwood is 50 acres of wild, outdoor treehouse adventure park. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, marsh walks and adventure!
BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads.
Our fantastic new Visitor Centre offers a modern base for your visit. Discover a wide range of Environmental Education programmes and also visit the nearby water treatment works to learn about the water cycle.
EYFS:
Exploring Senses, Pond Power, Go on a Bug Hunt, Teddy Bears Picnic, Natural Art
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Chafford Gorges Nature Park offers a variety of activities for schools and nurseries. Topics covered: Habitats Studies, Ponds, Bugs, Plants, Rock and Soils, Bush craft and Den-building, Birdwatching. We have an on-site classroom, toilets, gift shop and more.
EYFS:
Exploring Senses, Pond Power, Go on a Bug Hunt, Teddy Bears Picnic, Natural Art
Fingringhoe Wick is one of the county’s top wildlife sites. Uncover the secrets of woodlands, meadows, ponds, heathland and the Colne Estuary. Our varied hands-on Environmental Education programme caters to all ages, from bug hunts for the early years to vegetation sampling for secondary pupils.
EYFS:
Farm Shop, Butchery, nature trail, restaurant and activities
Jimmy’s Farm caters to large or small groups seeking education and/or adventure!
We offer formally structured courses for children and young people…
The Folly Farm Centre is an environmental learning centre in the heart of the Chew Valley. Set in Avon Wildlife Trust's 250-acre nature reserve, it is an inspirational place to pick up new skills, learn and engage with an exciting and diverse programme of courses.
An outdoor activity centre and campsite, with a dedicated Indoor Climbing Centre. We have climbing facilities for ages 3 year and upwards, dedicated kids’ clubs and sessions and run regular Bushcraft and adventure activities using our low ropes course and trails.
Our huge site has plenty of woodland and parkland for you to explore and play in.
Umberslade Adventure is an outdoor play area set in an 80 acre woodland in the heart of Warwickshire, offering physical and educational activities for all ages.
These include:
420ft Zip line: swoop from the trees if you think you are brave enough. It will get your adrenaline pumping.
The centre, with its dedicated classroom, is a great base for exploring the wonderful heath and woodland of Witley and Milford Commons. It has all the facilities you will need, including a fire circle, dipping ponds and den building area. There are toilets and large sinks for washing little hands, and parking for coaches.
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