Discovery Course

Ever dreamt of having a close relationship with the natural environment. Sleeping out, hearing the sounds of the night, smelling the smoke of your fire and feeling safe and warm in your newly built shelter.

Bushcraft is about knowing how to look after yourself in nature and in-turn taking care of nature. Nature Awareness is about increasing your awareness of nature beyond the physical; opening our eyes and senses to your surroundings.

During this three day Discovery course you will gain knowledge of:

• Four Priorities: Learn what they are and how important they are in any survival situation.

  
  

• 3 ways to build a “debris” shelter that'll keep you warm…and dry: Once you know these 3 simple shelters - you'll be able to adapt them for use in many situations.

• A quick and easy way to light a roaring fire… WITHOUT matches or a lighter:

  Just by using a special pocket size fire lighting “tool” - you'll never have to worry about losing a gas lighter - or trying to use damp soggy matches - EVER again. We'll show you what this tool is - and more importantly - HOW to use it. It's so simple to use - even when the tool is WET.

• The ideal type of fire to build: We'll show you a quick and easy way to build a fire that's simple to light - easy to keep going - and burns nice and hot. This is an essential skill to learn.

• How to move easily through woodland… as SILENTLY as a Fox. Moving around silently is a good skill to learn. You'll quickly and easily learn how to do it - so you can get closer to animals and humans.

• Where to FIND water… even when the ground's as dry-as-a-bone You'll be shown how to gather water - even if you can't find any rivers, streams or pools nearby.

  
  
  

• Making Fire by Friction: WHAT to do… and what NOT to do. You'll learn how to make a simple “Bow Drill” set… make a “coal”… and then blow a “tinder bundle” into flames. Once you've done this - you'll get a real sense of achievement.

• Cook On An Open Fire: Meals and hot water for drinks - will be cooked on an open fire in the centre of the camp. This is a great opportunity for to learn about - and become comfortable with - open fires. They'll learn how to tend the fire and respect what it can do if it's used properly.

• How to make string and cords from the prickliest and stingiest plants in the forest. Using plant fibres - you can make good strong cords and string to tie things together. This'll come in very handy for all sorts of things around the camp.

• Concentric Rings: Experience how all wildlife is connected.

• Animal Movements & Sign: Know how animals move and learn how to read the sign they leave behind.

• Identify Plants and Trees: You'll learn about the various plants and trees around you - and how to use them. For instance: One common tree has leaves that contain a natural soap. Very handy for washing your hands after building your shelter! You'll discover what this tree is and learn about many other plant uses on a plant walk seeing the plants in their natural habitat.

• Making Utensils: Learn how to make valuable utensils to make your stay in the woods more comfortable.

• Nature Awareness & the Sit Spot: Using our innate senses to connect with the stillness of nature and let wildlife come close to you.

• Drum Stalk: Using all your senses to move around the woods - blindfolded to the sound of a drum!

• Silent Movement & Peripheral Vision: Learn how the Apache Indians moved around - and how you can get closer to wild life.

• The very best ways to make water DRINKABLE. You'll learn what to do… and more importantly… what NOT to do. Treating water BEFORE you drink it - is VERY important. We'll show you how to do it, so your water's safe to drink.

• The best place to build your shelter. Get this WRONG… and you could end up cold and wet. Let's face it: No one likes sitting anywhere that's damp or wet. You'll know how to find the BEST place to build your shelter - so you'll be warm, safe and dry.

• How to make fire using some UNUSUAL everyday objects: Even if you haven't got matches or a lighter, you can STILL light a fire with things lying around the home, garage or car. You'll learn WHAT to look for - and HOW to use them.

• The 2 natural ENEMIES of water… and how to beat them FOREVER. There are 2 sneaky things that will make any water UNDRINKABLE. Discover what they are - and how to stop them DEAD in their tracks.

• Plus… lots… lots… more

The great thing about a Bushcraft Camp is…

you'll be learning skills for LIFE

Not only that… you'll gain masses of SELF CONFIDENCE.

Confidence that comes with knowing you've got the skills and expertise to venture out into wild places… can look after yourself… and those around you if needs be.

Heres what previous participants had to say about this course.....

Because of your influence I have begun to see my surroundings in a different light with more respect and a better understanding.

Natural Pathways lead to New Horizons

Rock - Kent U.K

Thanks for a fantastic weekend; I've learnt more than just survival skills. You've put me back on my spiritual path.

Matt - Devon U.K

Summed up, I always knew it was a beautiful world, but Geoffrey & Hannah helped me get closer to it.

Steve Curtis – UK

...this experience showed me its one thing reading about it, it's another thing doing it.

Robert - Uk

Join us for the weekend ... enjoy the thrill of learning valuable life-long Bushcraft, Survival Skills and Nature Awareness… in a relaxed environment.

The course is run in a beautiful, privately owned, woodland location near Canterbury, Kent.

Here's How To Book…

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Book NOW… and we'll see you in the woods!

Cost£222   including food. 

Dates:20 - 22 March 2009

19 - 21 June 2009

09 - 11 October 2009