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HAVE A REALLY WILD ADVENTURE!A whole day of real outdoor skills for parents and kids. This one-day course is designed for an adult to accompany their child(ren) whilst you learn together. It’s perfect for parents or grandparents wanting introduce their kids to the secrets of making fire, building shelters and the joys of bushcraft. Whether you’re planning a family camping trip or simply want to gain confidence in wilderness-living skills then this course is for you. You will even receive your very own firesteel set to take away.
Show me a child who doesn’t love the idea of building dens out in the woods, lighting their own campfire and getting to grips with sharp tools. You will learn how to do these things effectively, safely and responsibly, whilst having a fun and rewarding day out in the woods together.
We’re told as children not to play with fire, but if we discover it’s secrets and learn how to be safe when lighting fires outdoors then it can be our best friend. It warms us, cooks our food, lights our way and hypnotises us whilst campfire tales are told. We believe that kids should know not only know how to light fires, but also learn to manage their risk and be responsible for their own safety and have an awareness of their impact on the environment. If children never get to “play” with fire then they’re missing out on a whole lot of what a real childhood should be about.
If it’s raining, no problem. James will show you how to find dry firewood in the forest and start a campfire, even on a wet day. All the above skills will be presented in a fun and engaging way that will appeal to both adults and children. You’ll go away feeling confident and with the right tools to be able to have wilderness adventures of your own with your kids.
All this will take place against the backdrop of mixed woodland, wetland and open meadows of Park In The Past, with 120 acres of wild space to explore and the site of the UK’s only full-size reconstructed Roman fort.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
* Craft your own real leather drawstring pouch; to keep your firelighting kit safe and dry
* Create your perfect woodland getaway, using tarps & natural materials
* Develop sharp tool skills; safe techniques for knife, axe & saw
* Find, identify and gather a range of natural tinders & building materials, right from the forest
* Choose the best wild campsite; awareness of hazards, habitats and weather
* Light fires that will stay lit… no need for damp matches ever again
* Cook traditional damper bread over your own campfire
* Make your own string from nettles
* Witness the ancient art of Fire by Friction, and have a go for yourself
* Dare you take the “Rain-Proof Challenge” with your finished shelter?
BOOKING
Get in touch if you’d like to know more. Phone James, 07876 794 098 or email us. Advance booking is essential. Tickets are available on our website: https://woodlandclassroom.com/event/family-bushcraft-experience-5/
The course costs £125 for an adult and child. Additional children can join you for an extra £12 each. Activities are most suitable for children aged 6 years and over. The day begins at 10am and finishes as 5pm.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
James is a Bushcraft Instructor and Forest School Leader. He has been working in environmental conservation over over 10 years now. He received the Bushcraft Competency Certificate awarded through the Institute for Outdoor Learning after 2 years of study. He was also the Project Manager for Long Wood Community Woodland, the largest community owned woodland in Wales, overseeing management of 300 acres of broadleaf and conifer forest.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Park In The Past comprises 120 acres of outstanding natural beauty offering woodlands and wetlands, a magnificent 35-acre lake and the gorgeous River Alyn winding through it, as well as wonderful walks and spacious fields. Visitors can journey back 2,000 years and discover the recreated Roman Fort Build, an ongoing project in experimental archaeology and the only one of its kind in the UK.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Park in The Past, Wrexham, United Kingdom
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