Princes risborough YEAR 7 24th of September 2014 for a Three Day Residential Bushcraft Course
THE WOODS This three-day residential course involves students in a range of hands-on activities, giving them the chance to really get to grips with life in the outdoors and providing them with a unique environment in which to learn and interact. The course is structured so that activities alternate between group lectures and practical activities, so students are able to put the skills they are taught into immediate use. They will work in small groups of between ten and fifteen, each of which will be assigned a group leader from our staff, allowing every student the opportunity to really contribute to the collaborative effort required. Whilst content is strongly linked to the National Curriculum, our courses offer students the chance to excel away from conventional classroom standards, intending to inspire a positive attitude to learning as they develop new skill sets in new and exciting surroundings. Students will leave us with a sense of achievement, confident in their ability to live and operate in an outdoor environment, as well as a greater understanding of the British landscape. Time spent living in the wild offers a fantastic opportunity for students to interact away from the distractions of everyday school life, taking them out of their comfort zones and encouraging both independence and teamwork. This course works as a fantastic first step towards the development of leadership skills, as it demands resourcefulness, creativity, and teamwork within its students.
ITINERARY - please note that this is a provisional programme and the actual activities and/or their order may be different on delivery Day One Day Two 10:00 Arrival, Introduction and Safety Brief 08:00 Breakfast Camp-craft This is a chance for the tribes to develop a tribal identity, building a comfortable and functional camp which will include a wood-store, seating area and drying rack, as well as making fun tribal flags and necklaces. Fire Workshop The students will learn about the basic principles of fire and the fire triangle, and be shown some of the ways we can make fire. They will then collect firewood in their tribes and light their fires using flint and steel. Navigation Students will be taught how to navigate through the woodland, using natural navigation techniques as well as a map and compass. Wilderness Cookery The wilderness cookery class encourages a sense of self-reliance in the students and gives them key culinary skills that can easily be used in the kitchen at home. Each member of the tribe will have a role in preparing and cooking a simple meal over an open fire, using fresh, nutritional ingredients. 13:00 Lunch 13:00 Lunch Wilderness Trail On the wilderness trail, the students will work through a series of observation lanes, sand pits and sensory games and learn how to recognise animal tracks, enhancing their sensory skills and having fun at the same time. Arctic Survival Workshop This workshop teaches students about the survival skills used in an extreme environment such as the Arctic. They will be taught the history of exploration of the Arctic, the many survival methods used, including the types of food, equipment and shelter. Arctic Survival Lecture: Hypothermia and Shelter The students will be taught the importance of shelter in the wild, and the types of shelter people from different societies, nationalities and places have used across the ages. They will also learn how to recognise and treat the early symptoms of hypothermia. Each tribe will build their Arctic leanto s, using natural materials from around the woodland. Cutting Tools lecture Students will learn about the different types of tools used in the field of Bushcraft, both primitive and modern, and the reasons for their use. They will be taught safe handling techniques, helping them to understand how to manage risk effectively. 19:00 Supper 19:00 Supper Hot chocolate around the fire Bed in Tents or Shelters Hot chocolate around the fire Bed in Tents or Shelters
ITINERARY - please note that this is a provisional programme and the actual activities and/or their order may be different on delivery Day Three Learning Outcomes 08:00 Breakfast Students will learn: 13:00 BBQ Archery The students will learn about the history of this ancient sport and we will show them some primitive bows. They will then be taught how to handle the equipment safely and responsibly, before competing in a mini-tournament. Stalking Students will be taught the best methods of moving through the forest without making any disturbance, learning how to move undetected to or from a location. Prize giving Leave no trace At the end of each course the students will learn how to strike camp effectively, ensuring that all signs of their presence in the woodland are removed. To conduct themselves safely in an unfamiliar environment To create a sense of community and team identity The effect our surroundings have on our feelings and comfort To participate in group activities and work towards a shared goal To feel positive about their individual contribution to team efforts To approach new experiences with confidence and enthusiasm To enjoy spending time out of doors and involved in different activities To engage with the natural British landscape To think both practically and creatively about the world around them How to ensure that their presence in the woodland leaves minimum impact on the environment 15:00 Depart National Curriculum Links Citizenship: 1.b.c; 2.b; 3.b.e.g; 4.b; 5.a.b.c. PSHE: 1.b.c; 2.b; 3.b.e.g; 4.b; 5.a.b.c. Geography: 1.a; 5.a.b. PE: 4.d; 5.b.f; 7.a.b.c; 11.a.b.c. Science: 2.5.a; 5.1.a; 5.2.b. DT: 5.b.
KIT LIST Below you can find our recommended kit list. We do stress that it is not necessary to go out and buy all new and expensive kit to come on our courses. So long as you have a sleeping bag and roll mat, torch, appropriate footwear and some warm clothes you will be fine, but just to be sure we have outlined the key items of kit below. Large rucksack (or alternative bag/suitcase) Warm sleeping bag (season 3) Sleeping Bag liner (optional) Pillow (optional) Roll mat Tracksuit/hardwearing trousers x 3 T-shirts x 3 Warm jumper/fleece x2 Waterproof jacket and trousers Warm socks x 3 Footwear x 2 - walking boots, old trainers Wellington boots Towel Wash bag including toothbrush, toothpaste and face wipes Warm hat Gloves Whistle Water bottle Good torch with fresh batteries Alcohol Hand Gel
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