{"product_id":"introduction-to-bushcraft","title":"Introduction to Bushcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGN UP NOW TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Bushcraft for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16th - 18th July 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover nature and the possibilities of our beautiful woodlands during this short but comprehensive adventure. We invite you to join us around our campfire, taste some backcountry cooking and experience the pleasures of living in our beautiful countryside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the course, our instructors will lead you into the world of bushcraft, teaching you some of the core skills essential to living comfortably in the outdoors and opening up the many doors of this fascinating subject. As part of this course, you will be taught how to light a fire using a Ray Mears Fire Stick which will be yours to take home at the end of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Introduction to Bushcraft course is aimed at those who have never carried out any bushcraft before or more experienced people who would prefer a shorter course. The teaching pace gives everyone a chance to learn the skills and practice them while taking in the wonderful woodland they are surrounded by. \u003cbr\u003eThis is fully immersive training from which everyone can learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe skills that will be taught during this course include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking shelters using both man-made and natural materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering various methods of fire-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking over a fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePutting out a fire and leaving no trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning about many useful trees and plants around us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to navigation and tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and what to pack for a week of bushcraft in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would prefer to attend a more in-depth week-long course to take your skill set further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents attending this course often surprise themselves with their own achievements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course starts at 16:00 on day 1 and will finish at 16:00 on day 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll meals for this course will be provided, allowing each student the opportunity to do some backcountry cooking, therefore if you have special dietary requirements, please let us know on your consent form or contact the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Introduction to Bushcraft course will take place at an expedition style camp in East Sussex. The camp is situated in beautiful private woodland with lots of wildlife including owls, badgers, fox and butterflies. We do not have shower\/toilet blocks at our sites; therefore all aspects of the course will have a fantastic wilderness feel, using a screened camp shower and a screened latrine in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have a car park at the course site where you your car will be kept during the course (if you bring one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be over 17 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger accompanied by an adult, at our discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining instructions will be sent to participants of the course 9 weeks before it is due to start, giving details of where to meet, at what time, and what to bring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre Course Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/INTRODUCTION_TO_BUSHCRAFT_PRE_COURSE_INFORMATION_1.pdf?v=1779209539\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Information Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"raymearswoodlore","offers":[{"title":"16 July - 18 July \/ 20% Deposit","offer_id":54648705188179,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 July - 18 July \/ Full Payment","offer_id":54648720818515,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/Image1_15cf6a8b-7967-4d57-89e4-8d729c3ad244.jpg?v=1777301079","url":"https:\/\/raymears.com\/products\/introduction-to-bushcraft","provider":"Woodlore Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}