Bushcraft
Bushcraft Adventures offers hands on school trips where KS2 and KS3 students learn essential Bushcraft skills like shelter building, fire lighting and outdoor cooking, all guided by expert instructors.
Bushcraft Adventures
KS2 and KS3 Outdoor Learning School Trips
Take your children beyond the classroom with an Ufton Bushcraft Adventure, an unforgettable outdoor learning experience designed for KS2 and KS3 school groups. Perfect for school residential trips and day visits, our hands-on programme helps students discover the excitement of living in harmony with nature while building real-world survival skills.
During their adventure, students will learn essential Bushcraft skills including:
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Building shelters
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Lighting fires safely
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Foraging for wild food
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Navigating using natural clues
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Crafting tools from natural resources
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Mastering outdoor cooking techniques
Led by expert instructors, Bushcraft Adventures encourages teamwork, resilience and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Every activity is designed to support personal development while linking to the national curriculum, making it an ideal choice for KS2 and KS3 outdoor learning experiences.
Trip Options and Prices for Schools:
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Residential Bushcraft Trips: 1 night, 2 days (treehouse camping option available from March to October) - £99
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Day Visits: Action-packed day of survival skills and nature discovery - £18
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Extended Day Visits: Longer sessions for deeper skills development - £75
Whether you're planning a one-day adventure or an overnight Bushcraft school residential, Bushcraft Adventures offers a memorable, curriculum-linked experience that blends fun with essential life skills.
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What to Expect
Our one-night, two-day Bushcraft Adventure is held in the unique Longhouse – a treehouse-style, mixed-gender accommodation perfect for school groups of up to 24 students. Meals are included and form part of the Bushcraft activities, with students learning to prepare and cook their own food under expert guidance. Groups are asked to bring a packed lunch for the first day of their adventure.
Designed for an authentic outdoor experience, the Longhouse does not have shower facilities, helping students embrace the true spirit of nature living. You will have access to running water and an eco-toilet.
Day 1
10:00 Arrival - settle - snack
10:30 Day 1 launch
10:45 Activity 1
12:30 Lunch (provided by you)
13:00 Activity 2
14:30 Settling into the Longhouse
15:00 Activity 3
16:00 Afternoon break
16:30 Campfire cooking
18:00 Self led activity
Day 2
8:00 Breakfast and pack down
9.30 Day 2 launch
9:45 Activity 4 and 5
12:00 Lunch
12.30 Reflect and review
12.45 Goodbyes
Activities
Set Up Base
Participants work in small teams to design and build a temporary shelter or base using natural materials found in the environment (e.g., sticks, leaves, logs) and/or provided materials (e.g., tarpaulins, ropes). Teams must consider stability, weatherproofing, and use of resources.
Navigation
Participants will use natural materials like poles, ropes, and wooden stakes to design and build simple structures, such as rafts, bridges, or towers. This hands-on activity develops teamwork, problem-solving, and practical knot-tying skills while fostering creativity and resilience in an outdoor setting.
Fires and Outdoor Cooking
Participants will learn the essential skills for safely building and lighting a fire using natural materials. The activity covers fire safety, the basics of fire structures (such as tepee and log cabin designs) and techniques to ignite a fire without matches. Once the fire is lit, participants will cook a simple, delicious snack or meal while gaining an appreciation for outdoor survival and teamwork. Perfect for building confidence, resilience, and a sense of connection with nature.
Foraging
Discover the natural abundance of the season through a hands-on foraging experience. Learn to identify edible plants, fruits, nuts, or fungi while exploring their traditional uses and ecological roles. Participants will gain tips on responsible and sustainable foraging, connecting with nature in a mindful and practical way. This activity blends bushcraft skills with environmental awareness.
Tool Work
Engage in a hands-on bushcraft activity that introduces participants to the safe and effective use of basic tools, such as saws, knives, and mallets. Learn essential techniques for crafting with natural materials, including whittling or creating simple wooden items like tent pegs, beads, or mallets. This activity fosters fine motor skills, creativity, and an appreciation for traditional outdoor skills while emphasising safety and respect for tools and nature. Perfect for participants of all experience levels!
