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!
Primal Bushcraft & Survival - Residentials, Half Day and Full Day Trips
The Team at Primal are experts at delivering large-scale outdoor wilderness survival skills. From basic to the more advanced, we have something for everyone. To show our commitment to delivering the Curriculum for Excellence we are also ambassadors for the John Muir Award and the Junior Award Scheme for Schools (JASS). Both are fantastic tools to help bridge the attainment gap recognising achievement. This allows Primal to award accredited outdoor adventure learning skills to students. ...
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London & South East
Science, History, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Elizabethans, worldwar, SEN
At Ufton, we provide engaging history and outdoor learning school trips for Schools across the South East. ...
London & South East
Citizenship, Science, Biology, Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
We can deliver ‘back to basics’ sessions in how to live off the land. Our Bush Craft activity can be 1.5-3 hours long (one-off or regular) or a full day. Under the supervision of one of our instructors, you can learn how to build a shelter, light a fire without matches and cook yourself a mea...
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our Bedfordshire woodland for an experience day where young minds will be inspired... ...
North
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Situated within the stunning surroundings of Crosby Coastal Park , Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre's team of dedicated fully qualified staff are able to deliver a wide range of outdoor adventurous activities to both residential and day visit clients...
Midlands
Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN
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....
Midlands
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Our bushcraft instructors love to "spark" pupils imagination with a bushcraft session including fire lighting, shelter building and survival skills....
Yorkshire
Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, Science, Biology, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
We can provide 2 hour, half day or full day sessions which can include any of the following activities. Fire lighting, shelter building, bush craft cooking, tracking, natural cordage, plant and animal identification and camp craft....
London & South East
Citizenship, Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
At Wildchild Adventure we deliver high quality outdoor adventure school residential trips for children and young adults, where our bushcraft and outdoor adventure activities, led by our fantastic team, are designed to inspire a lifetime of adventure....
London & South East
Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only, SEN, Physical Education
We offer a 100% BESPOKE residential to the Isle of Wight for schools. This can include transport, accommodation, activities, risk assessments and so much more, allowing you to save time and money. Leave the work to us so you can focus on teaching! ...
London & South East
Citizenship, Geography, Bushcraft, Physical Education
Kingswood’s Isle of Wight’s clifftop setting offers stunning views over Whitecliff Bay and direct beach access. ...
Wales
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
During the trip your students will have fun developing and learning team building and bushcraft skills (fire lighting/raft building)....
All UK Regions
PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Bringing the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wild to your students, WiseUp Team Building's Bushcraft Challenge is a fantastic way for learners to get hands on, practical experience. Firelighting, shelter building, natural crafts and more! ...
Wales
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
We deliver a variety of bushcraft sessions through most of our programmes. We can do bespoke sessions too. ...
South West
Geography, Farm, Bushcraft, Watersports, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
Outposts' offers couples a beautiful secluded location in an AONB which provides a safe environment for free range children with the very best of learning outside the classroom. Bush craft, adventurous activities, team and leadership development. ...
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our private woodland at Belvoir Castle where young minds will be inspired.....
All UK Regions
Science, Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
During the trip your students will have fun developing and learning team building and bushcraft skills (fire lighting/raft building)....
London & South East
Citizenship, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Grosvenor Hall in Ashford is a complete indoor and outdoor education centre with some of the best activity facilities in Europe, just an hour outside of London. ...
East of England
Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
Belchamps is set in 30 acres of fields and woodland in the Essex countryside. We have a large range of exciting activities for all ages, and five indoor accommodation dorms to choose from to make the perfect residential or day visit for your class. ...
North East
Geography, Fieldstudies, History, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Work together to build a structure in which you could spend the night. Explore, find materials and build a suitable and sturdy shelter, while gaining a better understanding of how to respect the environment....
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice the skills of their ancestors through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave the walls behind; join us in our 250-acre woodland where young minds will be inspired.....
Midlands
English, History, Bushcraft, SEN, Saxons, Vikings
We make history fun, engaging and informative by using hands-on outdoor activities, reconstructed artifacts and costumes to provide an immersive experience of the Vikings! ...
North
Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We use a wide range of outdoor skills including choosing a suitable site, building shelters, starting fires for cooking and warmth, preparing and cooking food, games and developing independence. This can include sleeping out....
Wales
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Set in a prime location, Anglesey Outdoors is the ideal venue for real outdoor adventure, field studies or simply a place to set up base. Bespoke residentials provided by dedicated professional staff. ...
Wales
Citizenship, Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
Bush-Craft - Learn to make natural shelters – Improvised Shelters, Water Purification, Making Fire by Natural Methods, Pump Drill, Flint & Steel, Bow Drill and if we are lucky using the sun to light fires. If you’re staying for a few days, we can organise additional sessions where we go into mu...
North East
Geography, 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. ...
North
Geography, Physical Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft
During the trip your students will have fun developing and learning team building and bushcraft skills (fire lighting/raft building)....
Scout Adventures Buddens
South West
Geography, Fieldstudies, Languages, Art, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
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All UK Regions
Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Fieldstudies
Experience amazing outdoor locations at Field Studies Council’s network of UK Centres. Our courses are all focused on students being immersed in the natural world. They also make use of the beautiful surroundings including using bushcraft skills. ...
North
Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Bramhope Scout Campsite is set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales less than 10 miles from Leeds City Centre. Set in 13.5 acres Bramhope Campsite offers a variety of accommodation and activities for all ages, abilities and different sized groups. ...
The Gordon Brown Centre
London & South East
Science, History, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, SEN
The GBC located of junction 5 of the M3 in the historic village of Rotherwick, providing residential and day visit opportunities for schools within its 25 acres set in a conservation area and benefit from a wealth of natural charms. ...
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East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning Peak District woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Geography, Farm, Bushcraft, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
We are based on a farm, in a forest, by a river and near the sea, so the array of habitats is vast! We have residential accommodation at our farm and wonderful treehouse classrooms based in ancient mixed woodland nearby. ...
London & South East
Science, Geography, Farm, Bushcraft, Biology, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
We are based on a farm, by a river, in a forest, near the sea! Lots of wonderful activities are available from bushcraft to looking after our farm animals to visiting historic sites. Oh, and children rate our food 5/5! ...
Wales
Science, History, Geography, Art, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Celts, Romans, Biology, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Fieldstudies, SEN, Physical Education
We offer outstanding outdoor experiences taught through challenge, creativity & curiosity. Experience the creative curriculum through high quality activities, enjoy sole use of our inspiring setting, beautiful accommodation & experienced staff team....
All UK Regions
English, History, Prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Medieval, Tudors, Victorian, worldwar, Geography, Human Geography, Bushcraft
Bushcraft elements are part of our Stone age through to Celts workshop...
London & South East
History, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
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East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our private woodland at Belvoir Castle where young minds will be inspired.....
All UK Regions
History, Bushcraft, Prehistory, SEN
Our Sticks and 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 StoneAge...
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North
Physical Education, Languages, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking, bridge building and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
★★★★★
Wales
Geography, Environmental Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Campcraft – where pupils learn lots of survival tips and how to make a fire and a shelter from nature....
Midlands
PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, SEN
Outdoor Learning, Forest School and Team Building, hands on activities set in the Wyre Forest or location of your choice. These promote Personal and Social Development and can contribute to SMSC and PSHE outcomes for your group. ...
North
Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft
Dearne Valley, set in the stunning surroundings of the former Earth Centre is South Yorkshire offers a unique blend of nature and adventurous activities. ...
Wales
Citizenship, Geography, Bushcraft, Physical Education
A breath-taking adventure park nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales. With an on-site watersports lake, and woodland adventure activities Colomendy is the perfect environment for young people to explore the great outdoors. ...
Midlands
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, PSHE, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Bushcraft is at our core. All our staff are passionate, highly skilled instructors who deliver fun, interactive, hands on sessions and the students will leave with real life practical skills. ...
South West
Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
★★★★★
Midlands
History, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only, Romans, Victorian, Fieldstudies
At Boundless Outdoors, our Bushcraft and Survival Skills sessions are very popular with people of all ages. We will teach you how to build a shelter using natural materials, build and start a fire, source clean water and make a basic dough to cook bread over an open fire. With just the basic knife s...
South West
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Food, Bushcraft
Learning about the Outdoors at our Outdoor Education centre makes Mill on the Brue a perfect environment to inspire people. With over 40 activities to choose in our river valley, we can tailor-make your programme to suit your groups needs. ...
London & South East
Science, 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. ...
East of England
Citizenship, Maths, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Art, Bushcraft
Our Forest Skills partner teaches a number of bushcraft skillls including, fire building, shelter building, tool creating, nettle weaving, and fairy spirit workshops. ...
Wales
Geography, Religious Education, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports
Our stunning surroundings offer the perfect place to get immersed in nature and the outdoors. Bushcraft survival skill sessions can either be instructor led where we will teach the group to make fires, build shelters and survive in the wild. Or teachers can use the grounds of the centre to run their...
London & South East
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
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. Our bushcraft sessions are both educa...
South West
Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, History, Medieval, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
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. Our bushcraft & Survival Specialist, Ian, ...
Wales
Citizenship, Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Archaeology, Science, Biology, History, Prehistory, Physical Education, PSHE, Wildlife, Bushcraft
Bushcraft is at our core. All our staff are passionate, highly skilled instructors who deliver fun, interactive, hands on sessions and the students will leave with real life practical skills. These sessions could include knife skills to make tent pegs, cordage and knot work and campfire cooking. ...
London & South East
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice the skills of their ancestors through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave the walls behind; join us in our 250 acre woodland where young minds will be inspired.....
Midlands
Science, Geography, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, SEN, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Bushcraft & Survival Skills Including basic survival skills such as lighting fires, shelter building, knifework and making/cooking basic bread....
Scout Adventures Downe
London & South East
History, Victorian, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
★★★★★
London & South East
Citizenship, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft, Watersports, Accommodation Only
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. Our bushcraft sessions are both educa...
Wales
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Geology, Physical Education, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Set in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, we run high quality, bespoke educational programs for KS2 and above. We give young people the opportunity to discover, explore, and learn about the natural environment through adventurous activities ...
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South West
Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies, Geology, History, Prehistory, Romans, Victorian, Physical Education, Farm, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
Onsite Courses - fire lighting, shelter building and woodcraft with qualified instructors. Survival themed days Overnight shelter and campfire...
North East
Science, Physics, Physical Education, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
★★★★★
London & South East
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 astounding value! ...
Scotland
Citizenship, Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, PSHE, Bushcraft
We deliver a series of lessons in fire skills, shelter-building, navigation by natural means, foraging, water sourcing, rope and twine-making, among others. Pupils are then given the opportunity to put the theory in to practice in a safe, supervised environment....
Scotland
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology, Fieldstudies
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning East Lothian woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
Wales
Citizenship, History, Geography, Physical Education, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Prehistory, Medieval
Manorbier in Pembrokeshire is set on beautiful cliff tops overlooking the Irish Sea. It is a really fantastic location reached by a private road from the nearby village. This is a perfect location for your school activity trip to Pembrokeshire...
East Midlands
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn and practice ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in our stunning Peak District woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Geography, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Environmental Geography, Fieldstudies
With our wide variety of activities and action packed courses we can provide quality outdoor learning experiences for all. Our Key Stage range is designed to challenge and stimulate every age group. ...
Midlands
Maths, Science, Physics, Biology, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
Our bushcraft instructors love to "spark" pupils imagination with a bushcraft session including fire lighting, shelter building and survival skills....
Yorkshire
Geography, Fieldstudies, Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN, Accommodation Only
Our bushcraft sessions take place in the local woods and allows participants to work with nature, make food, design and build shelters and light small fires. The session is a great chance for teams to work together and teaches the importance of leaving no trace....
London & South East
Citizenship, Physical Education, Bushcraft, SEN
At Wildchild Adventure our ethos is to inspire a lifetime of adventure in children and young adults, by delivering high quality outdoor and adventure activities to help them connect with and appreciate the natural outdoor world. ...
Scotland
Science, History, Geography, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Prehistory, Physics, Biology
Allow students to unplug and tune in to nature. Let them learn ancestral skills through a range of hands-on bushcraft experiences. Leave walls behind; join us in Scotland at our stunning East Lothian woodland where young minds will be inspired... ...
London & South East
Physical Education, Bushcraft, Watersports, SEN
During the trip your students will have fun developing and learning team building and bushcraft skills (fire lighting/raft building)....
London & South East
Physical Education, Languages, Wildlife, Bushcraft, Watersports
We can offer sessions such as shelter building, backwoods cooking and fire lighting. We even have a package called "Original Outdoor Experience" that's tailored to Bushcraft. After all... we are the Scouts!...
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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
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