Bushcraft Courses for Schools
Bushcraft, Wilderness and Survival Lessons
Quite a few of the outdoor adventure companies we work with have started adding bushcraft options to their school trip itineraries. Together with specialist bushcraft companies, they are making a great case for the teaching of sustainability and nature awareness courses. Speaking to some of the experts who have designed and run these outdoor bushcraft courses, we love what they have to offer school groups, and are keen to share them with you. We can offer you courses up and down the country, suitable for any key stage, from half day experiences to multi day adventures. We can even send bushcraft specialists to your school to teach your children on the school grounds. Take a look below or get in contact with us for more information.
Children living in urban areas often have very little contact with the great outdoors. Our woodlands and hills, rivers and streams are not part of their daily life, and many kids are completely detached from the natural world. Traditional residential activity holidays are great for getting school kids out in the fresh air, getting muddy, but a new breed of outdoor adventure trips are gaining serious momentum - the bushcraft trip - life without technology!
FSC Amersham
Set in South Buckinghamshire, within the Chiltern Hills, visit FSC Amersham for fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography or science.
-FSC Amersham has 30 acres of woodland, ponds and meadows to explore and use on your visit. Most activities, apart from river and settlement studies, take place within an easy walk of the field centre building. -FSC Amersham is uniquely accessible, being eight miles from Junctions 16 and 18 of the M25 and six miles from Junctions 2 and 4 of the M40. -FSC courses are created carefully to link to curriculum requirements. We can work with you to tailor content to fit in with work back in the classroom. -FSC have passionate and experienced teaching staff. -FSC offer different price bands through the year to offer value for money. -There is an FSC Kids Fund and FSC Bursary Fund available to offer financial support to those who may not otherwise be able to visit us. -FSC Amersham is part...
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The trips below are just a sample of the Bushcraft trips & workshops we have available for schools. Click your region below to view our full range (click again to unfilter)..
In School Activity Days
Citizenship, Maths, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Careers, SEN
WiseUp Team Building has successfully delivered our fun and engaing Bushcraft Challenge to hundreds of schools over the last 10 years. We have specifically designed levels for children in all Key Stages, and bring all of the equipment needed to Primary Schools and Secondary Schools across the UK.
Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Forest-based adventurous and environmental courses set in 90 acres of oak woodland in the beautiful Wyre Forest. A range of accommodation includes main centre, glamping pods, and a cottage in the wilds. Sole occupancy and bespoke courses available.
Plas Gwynant Outdoor Education Centre
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
Plas Gwynant is an amazing setting in its own parkland at the foot of Mount Snowdon in North Wales, and offers high qualilty outdoor learning amongst the mountains, rivers and lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. Sole occupancy is available.
Craggan Outdoors
Citizenship, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Bushcraft and camp skills with Craggan Outdoors are all about learning to be equipped and comfortable outdoors in an interesting and hands-on way. Providing life changing skills from building shelters and fire lighting, to foraging and tracking. Highlighting shared learning, environmental awareness
Team Building Outdoor Adventures
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
Team Building Days in the great outdoors. After so many months out of school children & young people need time to adjust socially to working together again. At Oaker Wood we offer a range of team building activities in a woodland setting.
Arc Adventures
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Perfect Mountain side activity centre for small & specialist groups. (30 students Max) No fabricated environments. Real Activities in Real Locations. We aim to provide new elements to the residential experience that take Outdoor Ed. to the next level
Outback 2 Basics
Fieldstudies, History, Prehistory, Bushcraft
A fantastic way to get children immersed in the Stone Age. Workshops are Interactive & hands on. An opportunity to get up-close and personal with our ancient ancestors. Smell and feel the Stone Age. We even have a real mammoth tooth to pass around!
Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre
Citizenship, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft
We're an innovative Centre for Outdoor Learning and Nature Connection, with 14.5 acres of woodland and meadow, and a homely Victorian house on site. We'd love to welcome you and your students here!
Stone Age Workshops
History, Prehistory, Bushcraft, SEN
Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
TYF
Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We run our coastal craft sessions where we forage for various edible seaweeds along the coastline as well as crafting up "bread on a stick" to toast on the camp fire. We use Kelly kettles fueled with driftwood to make hot chocolates on the beach too!
Team Building & Onsite Activities for schools
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, Careers
COVID-19 OFFER
BeVenturesome offers high quality team building days and activities at your school as well as outdoor education in your local countryside. We operate in London and the home counties. We can do one-off days or strategic programmes over a term or year.
Conway Centres Anglesey
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Local History, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
The aim is to help equip young people with the physical and mental skills to survive in the natural modern world. Each session aims to encourage young people to embrace nature, whilst cooperating and communicating with others. During the session groups may be challenged to make a shelter suitable to
New Forest Activities
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Bushcraft and camp skills with New Forest Activities are all about learning to be equipped and comfortable outdoors in an interesting and hands-on way. This could be anything from building shelters and fire lighting, to foraging and tracking. Choose to prepare meals or cook lunch over the fire youâ€
Hindleap Warren
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Set in 300 acres of private woodland in the Ashdown Forest, Hindleap offers a wide range outdoor adventurous activities, including; high ropes courses, bushcraft, canoeing & kayaking, rock climbing, obstacle course and team building challenges.
Govilon Activity Centre
Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Geology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
Real, adventurous activities in natural outdoor settings, with nothing contrived or artificial. Independence, pushing personal boundaries, trust and communication are underpinned by a plethora of activity options in the stunning Brecon Beacons.
Unforgettable Residentials at Suntrap Forest Centre
English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Design Technology, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Bush craft sessions aim to improve communications skills, resilience and environmental awareness. The activities can include how to safely make and light a fire using natural materials, water purification, cooking, camouflage and concealment as well as building a shelter. Each session is different a
Peak - Underbank Activity Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
Description: This is an activity that will teach people how to make shelters out of natural materials like wood and sticks, purify water, forage for edible food like berries, making tools, collecting wood from the surrounding area, learning how to build a fire to cook on and learning basic survival
Outdoor Adventurous Experiences – Day Visits
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Bushcraft takes place in our dedicated woodland area. Students can learn about why things are seen and how to hide themselves by breaking up their shape. They can build shelters out of natural materials and learn how to start a fire using traditional techniques. We also cover tracking and living off
FSC Blencathra
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
FSC Blencathra occupies a dramatic setting at 300m up the south facing slope of Blencathra with an unparalleled panorama across the Lake District National Park. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages.
FSC Flatford Mill
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Visit FSC Flatford Mill for fun residential geography and biology trips at all ages. The centre is the first and original field study centre set up during the 1940’s, set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham Vale in Suffolk.
FSC Preston Montford
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
The centre has easy access to a wide range of sites from the South Shropshire Hills AONB, to Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Ludlow, Birmingham and Snowdonia. Visit for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
FSC Margam Discovery Centre
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Visit this centre set in the Margam Country Park, surrounded by beautiful parkland to explore. With easy access to a wide variety of field sites it is an excellent base for fun outdoor activities, geography and biology trips at all ages.
Buzz Active Bushy Wood
Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
We offer a great location to explore all aspects of forest School, and bushcraft/ fire craft. With an abundance of material for backwoods skills and bushcraft creativity. Bushy Wood has all you need to come along and either run your own activities, or engage with one of our team to take you through
Adur Outdoor Activity Centre
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
The Adur Centre is ideal for your school residential trip. We offer amazing activities including climbing, paddle sports, mountain biking and many more. The trip will be tailored to meet your needs and our residential trips are outstanding value!
Edgmond Hall
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Set in a converted Georgian farm in 43 acres of woodland, fields and gardens, our friendly full-time team deliver a wide range of outdoor & creative adventures for a special learning experience. Day visits, residentials, and sole occupancy available.
Ufton Court
History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, worldwar, Bushcraft, SEN
At Ufton, we provide engaging history and outdoor learning school trips for Schools across the South East.
Lymley Wood Residential
Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Overnight camps for Year 5 upwards. Experience real camping under canvas in a natural off grid environment. Adventure activities in a private, beautiful ancient woodland including zip wire, obstacle course and bouldering wall. Exclusive use of site.
Peak - Mobile Outdoor Adventure Activities
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
Description: This is an activity that will teach people how to make shelters out of natural materials like wood and sticks, purify water, forage for edible food like berries, making tools, collecting wood from the surrounding area, learning how to build a fire to cook on and learning basic survival
Perlethorpe Environmental Education Centre
English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Archaeology, Geology, History, Saxons, Vikings, Victorian, worldwar, Religious Education, Physical Education, Art, Bushcraft
We offer a shelter building workshop using natural resources. Our shelter building area is a very beautiful and safe environment. Can your class survive? Bring them to our Centre to build a shelter and improve their ability to work as a team. Can they build it safely and will it keep out the rain?
Peak - Trentham Treetop Adventures
Food, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
Description: This is an activity that will teach people how to make shelters out of natural materials like wood and sticks, purify water, forage for edible food like berries, making tools, collecting wood from the surrounding area, learning how to build a fire to cook on and learning basic survival
In School Workshops
Citizenship, Design Technology, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
Bushcraft, Orienteering, Disc golf all on your school premises. you provide the space we provide the rest.
Cumulus Outdoors-Swanage
Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
COVID-19 OFFER
Our exciting Bushcraft sessions and challenges are geared to help you get back to basics whilst also enjoying the natural environment. Using our own woodland site on the Isle of Purbeck near Corfe Castle and Swanage, the sessions are fun and educational.
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Cumulus Outdoors
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
Our exciting Bushcraft sessions and challenges are geared to help you get back to basics whilst also enjoying the natural environment. Using our own woodland site on the Isle of Purbeck near Corfe Castle and Swanage, the sessions are fun and educational.
Eden Project and Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools
Citizenship, English, Maths, Archaeology, Geology, Performing Arts, Art, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Cornwall can complement any curriculum studies from discovering the magical historic legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle, visiting the Seal Sanctuary and of course a visit with workshops at the amazing Eden Project.
FSC Juniper Hall
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Located in Surrey, FSC Juniper Hall is easy to reach but surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Box Hill. Visit for fun filled residential outdoor activity, geography and biology trips for all ages.
Green Park - Kingswood
Physical Education, Bushcraft
Green Park is our activity centre set in 80 acres of beautiful, mature woodland near Aston Clinton. Kingswood’s Green Park is a former Rothschild estate, nestled between the Chiltern Hills area of natural beauty.
FSC Ireland
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Delivering high quality outdoor learning to schools, colleges, groups and individuals across the island of Ireland. Visit FSC Ireland for fun one day visits at all ages covering outdoor activities, geography and biology.
Shropshire Bushcraft Residential
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Small family-run company crafting unique outdoor adventures because we understand that no two groups are the same. Work with us to build your experience exactly to the needs of your pupils.
Braeside Residential
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Victorian, Physical Education, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
COVID-19 OFFER
Superb residential outdoor learning centre based on the edge of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. Offering physical and educational programmes for young people tailored specifically to them in an idyllic setting.
Unforgettable Day Visits at Suntrap Forest Centre
English, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Design Technology, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
Bush craft sessions aim to improve communications skills, resilience and environmental awareness. The activities can include how to safely make and light a fire using natural materials, water purification, cooking, camouflage and concealment as well as building a shelter. Each session is different a
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Utilising the beautiful surroundings of Crosby Coastal Park and an impressive array of Bushcraft Equipment our highly skilled and experienced instructors can work with your group to discuss the history of bush craft and how it relates across many differing disciplines including food technology, scie
Walton Firs Activity Centre
Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
Walton Firs Activity Centre provides a wide range of outdoor activities within a beautiful woodland setting, minutes from J10 of the M25. Let us design and deliver a bespoke residential activity programme that your young people will never forget!
FSC Rhyd-y-creuau
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
FSC Rhyd-y-creuau is set in the beautiful, rugged landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, making it an inspiring and fun location for your school geography, biology or primary school trip.
Woodrow High House
Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, SEN
We offer three instructor-led sessions relating to this subject - Bushcraft, Extended Bushcraft, and Shelterbuild. Bushcraft covers: An introduction to basic survival techniques including traditional fire lighting, plant recognition and basic cooking. Instructors frame the task ahead, define the
The Sustainability Centre
Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies
Sustainability in action! Come and visit us for a day or more to learn all about looking after the planet in our beautiful 55 acre woodland site nettled in stunning the South Downs National Park. Packed with hands on activities for all ages.
Camp Redwood
English, Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Camp Redwood is a unique wilderness camping experience... Camping in bell tents amongst the impressive Redwood trees in the beautiful grounds of Thoresby estate, a complete digital detox for your group!
Residential Stay at Chellington
Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Archaeology, Art, Bushcraft, SEN, Accommodation Only
Enjoy sole use of this unique, extended, converted church, renovated for schools and youth groups in 2005, surrounded in beautiful countryside, perfect for learning & running your own programme or choosing from our innovative activity partners.
FSC Epping Forest
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Wildlife, Bushcraft
COVID-19 OFFER
FSC Epping Forest, is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture. Visit FSC Epping Forest for fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips.
Magdalen Farm Day Visits
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Design Technology, Food, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN, Accommodation Only
What better way to learn about the environment than by being in the great outdoors. Magdalen's working organic farm offers a variety of diverse activities - create a fun yet memorable educational trip. All ages and abilities welcome
Perlethorpe Environmental Education Centre
Geography, Environmental Geography, Science, Biology, History, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Victorian, worldwar, Physical Education, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
We work closely with schools and groups from Nottinghamshire and further a field to provide individually tailored residentials for young people lead by experienced and fully qualified staff.
Whitehough Outdoor Education Centre
Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Accommodation Only
We offer a programme for Primary Schools called 'Survival Stars' which is a series of 5 classroom activities followed by a day where children can come to the Centre and experience shelter building and making campfires. On residential visits groups can take part in shelter building and campfire acti
Residential School Trips
Physical Education, Bushcraft
Set on a stunning fell side, just minutes away from the leafy suburbs of Hexham, this picturesque centre offers a ‘home away from home’ environment. Fly through the air on our 3G swing or get closer to nature and build a shelter in the woods.
Big Hat Bushcamp Residential Stays
Bushcraft
Back-to-nature teamwork activities in a rural bushcraft setting
Hagg Farm
Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN, Accommodation Only
Bush craft will be delivered in the beautiful surroundings of Hagg Farm, children will make shelters from natural materials and learn how to make the shelter waterproof! The activity is often rounded off with a campfire, with roasted Marshmallows and hot chocolate!
Sherwood Forest Education Centre
Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Medieval, Physical Education, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Come and explore this renowned national nature reserve. Sherwood Forest has a wealth of outdoor activities that inspire, enrich and excite all who come to visit. Including learning all about the world famous Robin Hood and visiting the Major Oak!
Pod Residentials The Mill Adventure Base
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
The Mill Adventure Base is a purpose built, urban adventure centre providing exciting, adventurous activities. We offer a wide range activities along side a stay in our bespoke camping pods. There really is something to suit everyone!
Peak - Astbury Watersports Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
Description: This is an activity that will teach people how to make shelters out of natural materials like wood and sticks, purify water, forage for edible food like berries, making tools, collecting wood from the surrounding area, learning how to build a fire to cook on and learning basic survival
Magdalen Farm
Geography, Human Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Physical Education, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN, Accommodation Only
Join us for school trips and residential stays, environmental education, care farming. Set on a working organic farm, We offer flexible accommodation, delicious homecooked meals and tutor led activities within the great outdoors.
Peak - Trafford Watersports Centre
Citizenship, English, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design Technology, Food, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sports Centre, Watersports, SEN
Description: This is an activity that will teach people how to make shelters out of natural materials like wood and sticks, purify water, forage for edible food like berries, making tools, collecting wood from the surrounding area, learning how to build a fire to cook on and learning basic survival
Choose Your UK Region
The trips above are just a sample of the Bushcraft trips & workshops we have available for schools. Click your region below to view our full range (click again to unfilter)..
So what is Bushcraft?
A bushcraft school trip is primarily designed to get children out of the classroom and into the wild (or as wild as we get in the UK), for a true nature experience. By the end of the course, especially if you are giving them a multi day experience, your school group will have a better understanding of our natural environment, and the children will have gained some practical and valuable outdoor skills. The type of knowledge that would have been commonplace to among our ancestors, but which many of us would now struggle with.
The typical school bushcraft trip will be aimed at beginners, giving everyone a chance to try lots of fun and challenging activities. Pupils will be taught how to safely enjoy a range of outdoor crafts, including camping and survival. Specific topics will include foraging for food, food preparation – build an open fire to keep you warm and to fill your tummies by cooking fish or meat, shelter building – guess where you are sleeping tonight! Learn to make a safe and secure shelter to keep you dry and warm, sourcing and filtering water, making tools out of natural materials, identifying plants and trees, tracking and navigation skills, crafts and much more.
Stone Age bushcraft
Looking for something a bit different? Our friends at Outback2Basics offer multi day residentials in woodland locations, or short day and half day courses at your school, suitable for and tailored to all key stages. Get hands on with cave art, fat lamps and stone tools in this incredible stone age experience – feedback from teachers who have been on this courses is extremely enthusiastic! Read more about this one here: Stone Age Bushcraft Course
