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OUR ULTIMATE FAMILY OVERNIGHT ADVENTUREA whole weekend of real outdoor skills for parents and kids. This two-day course is designed for an adult to accompany their child(ren) whilst you learn together. It’s perfect for parents or grandparents wanting to give their children an authentic and memorable outdoor experience. We will introduce you and your 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 have the option to experience the ultimate adventure by spending the night in your own woodland shelters, all build by your own hands. It’s an experience that you and your children will not forget.
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 weekend 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. 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.
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.
Our goal is for all children to get the chance to develop a love of nature and the outdoors.
Your weekend long course is all set against the backdrop of the ancient woodland of the National Trust’s Chirk Castle estate.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
* Make fire using modern and ancient methods… no need for damp matches ever again.
* Create your perfect woodland getaway that keeps the weather out, using all natural materials.
* Sleep out in your own woodland shelters (optional)
* Share campfire cooked meals, made by you in our dutch ovens.
*mDevelop sharp tool skills; safe techniques for using knife, axe & saw.
* Learn the ancient art of Fire by Friction, make your ancestors proud.
* Find, identify and gather a range of natural tinders & building materials, right from the forest.
* Craft clever campfire gadgets to aid you in cooking outdoors.
* Cook up tasty snacks over your own campfire.
* Learn how to manage an open fire for outdoor cooking; boiling, roasting, grilling & baking.
* Dare you take the “Rain-Proof Challenge” with your finished shelter?
* Identify useful trees and plants with confidence.
* Play woodland games which hone your bushcraft skills.
* Understand the law relating to wild camping & firelighting.
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-weekend/
The course costs £190.00 for 2 adults & 1 child. Additional kids are £30 each.
ABOUT YOUR 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
Chirk Castle has over 480 acres of estate parkland for you to explore, with wild ponies, sheep, veteran trees, and a beautifully preserved section of Offa’s Dyke. The estate is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has also been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest as an important habitat for rare invertebrates, bats, fungi, and wild flowers.
Chirk Castle is 7 miles south of Wrexham, easily accessible off the A5, close to the tourist destination of Llangollen.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chirk Castle, Chirk Castle,Wrexham, United Kingdom
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