Bushcraft Courses
Fundamental Bushcraft 2012
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Please note we are currently offering a 20% discount for anyone making a booking on the Fundamental Bushcraft 27th May - 2nd June course; a saving of £130! Please call the office on 01580 819668 to make your reservation.
The syllabus has been carefully designed to introduce the widest range of techniques, while concentrating on the most important. The end result is self- reliance, closeness to nature and improved self- confidence in the outdoors.
Each skill is carefully explained and expertly demonstrated before you practice the technique for yourself. As new skills are acquired, the class is encouraged to apply them with plenty of time to practice (you get out from Bushcraft only what you put in!). On the final day, there is a certified test, giving you the opportunity to apply skills learnt during the week in a challenging and realistic scenario.
The skills that will be taught during this course include:
- Firelighting, including by friction
- Shelter Construction
- Water Collection & Purification
- Plants For food & medicine
- Natural Cordage
- Hunting & Trapping
- Wilderness Fishing Techniques
- Safe use of Cutting Tools
- Looking after the land and leaving no trace
- Backcountry Hygiene
- Outdoor Safety
- Natural Navigation
This course starts at 17:30 on Sunday and will finish at 16:00 on Saturday.
Catering
All meals for this course will be provided. You will not live from the land during this course although one meal will be of wild food. For the rest of the time normal meals will be provided, allowing each student the opportunity to do some backcountry cooking, therefore if you have special dietary requirements please let us know on your consent form or contact the office.
We provide a kettle, tea, coffee, squash and biscuits in a brew box at the main camp fire of the course, under a large parachute. We also have fresh drinking water and a fruit bowl available.
Course Site
The Fundamental Bushcraft course will take place at an expedition style camp in East Sussex, close to Tunbridge Wells. The camp is situated in beautiful private woodland with no public access with lots of wildlife including deer, owls, badgers, fox and butterflies. We do not have shower/toilet blocks at our sites, therefore all aspects of the course will have a fantastic wilderness feel, using a screened camp shower and a screened latrine in the woods.
We have a car park at the course site where you your car will be kept during the course (if you bring one).
Other Details
Joining instructions will be sent to participants of the course 9 weeks before it is due to start, giving details of where to meet, at what time, and what to bring with you. A copy of the kit list can also be found here
Once you have completed the Fundamental Bushcraft course you are able to attend the Intermediate Bushcraft course and if you pass the Fundamental Bushcraft course you are able to attend the Journeyman course
We invite you to have a look at a selection of course photos taken by staff and students in our photo gallery here.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Keith Whitehead Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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4 places remaining as of 17/05/2012 02:19
If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Nick Thompson Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Keith Whitehead Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Nick Thompson Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Nick Thompson Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Keith Whitehead Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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Sorry, this course is now fully booked. You can sign up for cancellation notifications using our Mailing List.
If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Sarah Day Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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Course Name: Fundamental Bushcraft 2012 - The Initiation Location: East Sussex Course leader: Nick Thompson Course Size: 16 (maximum) Cost per person: £650.00 (inc VAT) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be 17 or over to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.
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