Bushcraft and Survival Skills with Forest School For All

Ever wondered how you’d fare in the wild? Come and try your hand at the essential skills of Bushcraft and Survival in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop.

Learn everything from shelter building and fire lighting to foraging for food, making water safe to drink, and even basic first aid and emergency signalling. 

The session kicks off with a short introduction to core bushcraft principles before diving into a series of interactive activities. You’ll start by building your own survival shelter using tarps, poles, cord, pegs and mallets, with a demo to guide you through the basics. Once your structure is complete, you’ll take it down so others can have a go.

Next up is fire lighting, with small groups learning safe techniques using natural materials. As the session progresses, we’ll explore foraging and water purification, with pre-foraged samples to examine and examples of how to filter and purify water in the wild.

We’ll round things off with a simple, practical first aid activity and tips on how to signal for help in an emergency – essential knowledge that could make all the difference in a real-life situation.This is a lively, fast-paced session where time will fly – perfect for adventurous souls of all ages who love getting stuck in and learning new skills.