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Bushcraft Survival Skills in Surrey (Dorking) near London Leisure Activity Days UK

Everyone has an instinct to survive in the wild, however precious few of us in the modern world actually have the know how. Much of the knowledge and practical skills that were once common for our ancestors have now been lost. Rediscover Bushcraft for you

Using only knife and a few simple tools, you will start to explore how our ancestors viewed the natural world,deriving all their daily needs (such as shelter, fire and food) from the trees, plants, rocks and wildlife around them. Learning techniques to live off the land in a natural environment is an invaluable life skill - Let our bushcraft experts instruct you in the art of:

shelter construction,
making fire,
finding and purifying potable water,
making natural cordage,
cooking in the wild, food foraging,
ancient crafts & skills

Activity Details

Price:

£60.00 per person

Venues for this Event

Locations & Venues for Bushcraft Survival Skills - Leisure :

Surrey (Dorking) near London

Further Information

Session Times

9am-5pm

Group Size

Min: 10 people - Max: 100 people

Restrictions

Midweek booking only.

Bushcraft Survival Skills Leisure Surrey (Dorking) near London

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As a teambuilding Day

Teamwork is as essential in the wild as it is in the office environment. Survival is a communal necessity, not just an individual instinct.

A team based bushcraft experience can mould better relationships, increase communication skills and develop mutual trust and respect for fellow team mates helping them to work together more efficiently & cohesively.

Small Groups

We welcome small groups of 5+ people.

Overnight

Your day can incorporate an overnight experience, where you really put your new found skills to the test! It's also very entertaining. Camping out in our ancient woodland around the camp fire, your group will not only be taking the challenge one step further but will also experience the art of storytelling and how it to is all part of the survival tradition!

About Our Bushcraft Expert

David Hunt has been exploring Buchcraft and associated skills for many years,and has recently trained on the country’s first nationally recognised course for Bushcraft Instructors. His passion for the outdoors has been especially inspired by the work of Ray Mears,whose unique books and TV programmes document the skills and traditions of indigenous people. David has subsequently attended several courses run by Ray Mears’ world-famous Woodlore School.

In 2005 David founded ‘Native Eyes’, an educational organisation that introduces children and teenagers to Bushcraft and environmental awareness. He has also worked for BioRegional (a research organisation that champions local sustainability) and helped collaborate on BedZED,a ground-breaking green housing project in South London..

Above all, David has been inspired by watching his own young son's instinctive fascination with bushcraft and the natural world.

Amazing Trees

Traditional and unusual uses of trees, including food, medicine, tools and shelter. Ancient lore, myths and stories of trees.

Bushcraft

Simple skills for living in the woods, including making fire without matches, foraging for wild food, shelter building, making string from trees and plants, tracking and seeing animals and bird signs, basic green woodworking.

Nature Observation and Awareness

Seeing the world through native eyes, interpreting tracks and signs, awakening the senses, learning stillness and creating a 'secret spot'.

Storytelling

Traditional stories about nature, wilderness and native people; role playing and copying animals and birds; creating song-lines.

Environmental Knowledge

Exploring the contemporary relevance of a native respect for our world by looking at issues such as waste, food, energy consumption, sustainability and eco-footprinting.

Green Woodworking

Demonstration of traditional hand tools and woodworking skills, including pole-lathe turning, spoon carving and chair-making.

Workshops For Schools & Kids / children

All of the above activities can easily be tailored for children and teenagers,from a simple walk in the woods to an overnight Bushcraft camp. Bespoke sessions can also be developed to tie-in with specific school projects and aspects of the National Curriculum.

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