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Family Bushcraft Camp
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Family Bushcraft Camp

Windermere
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10 &11 May, 2025 Short Course In person

Overview

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire-lighting and bushcraft skills, build and sleep in your own shelter, greenwood carving skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and storytelling. Specifically aimed at families, all ages welcome.

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Family Bushcraft Camp

Our philosophy is to enable families of all ages to come together, share experiences, learn interesting skills and be inspired by their time in the woods.

At a glance

  • The course starts at 11 am on Saturday morning and finishes a 12.30 pm on Sunday.
  • Food included (evening and breakfast). Bring your own packed lunch for Saturday.
  • The course will be a mix of activities including fire lighting, shelter building for you to sleep in, knife skills and children’s whittling, greenwood projects, natural crafts, wildlife tracks and signs, evening nature walk, storytelling, campfire cooking and enjoying the special atmosphere of your woodland home.
  • All equipment provided. Just bring a sleeping bag, camp mat, warm clothes and a torch!
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