Woodland Ways operates multi award winning bushcraft course and Survival School in the UK. Join the UK's leading Expert of Bushcraft courses, survival courses, wilderness weekend, foraging courses, family bushcraft weekends, bushcraft equipment and outdoor survival skills training course.

outdoor activities and educational packages from Woodland Ways

Break down the boundaries of the classroom walls and step outside with us

There is something about being immersed in the natural world that ignites an interest and a passion for learning that seems unobtainable from behind a desk... and Bushcraft is the perfect medium to engage it through. Whether your children are working with fire, discovering wild foods, or tracking animals along the woodland ride, you will see eye's light up and an enthusiasm awaken that other activities just cannot bring.

As a leading provider of Bushcraft and Survival training our instructors are also experienced in working with children of all ages from our various sites spread across the country from Oxfordshire to East Lothian; or if you prefer we can come to you for an on-site experience; or perhaps work with you to organise an unforgettable overseas expedition. So if you are looking for something different for your school, college, university, home educated children, youth group, youth offending team, or any other youth schemes keep reading to see just a taste of what is possible.

Our off-the-shelf options consist of four main packages that range from a day in the woods to 3 days and two nights camping out with us. Click here to request a guide for more details. If that isn't what youíre looking for just get in touch and weíll work with you to tailor something to your exact needs. Whatever route you choose your studentís eyes will be opened to a range of bushcraft and survival skills through fun and engaging, hands-on sessions led by our experienced instructors.

While education is important you'll also be pleasantly surprised by how bushcraft is the perfect vehicle for students to achieve improvements in self-confidence, self-image, self-esteem and resilience through learning to know their limits and strengths in areas outside of traditional education. Activities also provide the perfect forum for fostering a reliance on each other through a need for robust team working methods and clear communication.

If you wish we are happy to provide learning outcomes for the content of your selected package and we can map activities to the National Curriculum for a variety of subjects at each Key Stage if desirable.

Of course Bushcraft encompasses topics that extend far further than firelighting. With each of the following disciplines there is a vast scope for study, which will be determined by your specific requirements in addition to the age of the students and the duration of session.

• Fire: preparation, lighting, management and maintenance.
• Water: sourcing, collection and purification.
• Shelter: requirements, positioning, construction and materials.
• Food: edible wild plants, game preparation and primitive hunting techniques.
• Plant identification: nutritional, medicinal and practical applications.
• Tree identification: the language of trees, micro-habitats and applications.
• Tracking: nature awareness and habitats.
• Cordage: primitive technology, plant and tree identification
• Navigation: map & compass reading, GPS, measuring distances and navigational skills drawn from the natural world.
• Signalling: communication techniques and their importance.
• First Aid: from basic principles to the 'real life' application in controlled scenarios.

So whether you're looking for a short workshop on primitive fire lighting skills or an end of term camping experience celebration, in this country or overseas, we're confident you'll achieve the outcomes you desire in what has been described as a "compelling learning experience".

To start the process just get in touch to discuss things further - phone 01234 351006 or email info@woodland-ways.co.uk