The Bushcraft School

At The Bushcraft School, we believe outdoor education has the power to inspire, engage, and transform learning. Our Bushcraft Curriculum Programs is designed to support schools in delivering practical, hands-on outdoor learning that complements the national curriculum while building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and life skills in young people.

We train your staff to deliver The Bushcraft school program 

We work directly with schools to train and support teachers in delivering bushcraft and outdoor learning within their own school environment. Our experienced instructors provide tailored guidance, lesson planning, and practical training so your staff can confidently teach a wide range of bushcraft skills safely and effectively.

Importantly, you do not need access to woodland or large outdoor spaces to deliver meaningful bushcraft education. Outdoor classrooms and learning environments can be created within existing school grounds, including playgrounds and smaller outdoor areas. We can help schools design and develop practical outdoor learning spaces that work for your environment and budget.

Our curriculum-linked programs include:

At The Bushcraft School, we offer a wide range of engaging, hands-on lessons designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and connect participants with the natural world. Our lessons are carefully designed to link with the national curriculum, while providing progressive learning opportunities that build skills, knowledge, and confidence over time.

Each lesson forms part of our wider Bushcraft Awards Scheme, allowing participants to work towards recognised achievements through practical outdoor learning and personal development. Our programs can be tailored for schools, educational groups, alternative provision settings, youth organisations, and enrichment programs, ensuring every participant receives an engaging and rewarding outdoor education experience.

A snap shot at some of our lessons 

• Shelter Making Through the Ages
• Firecraft Skills Through Human History
• Primitive Fire Lighting Techniques
• Foraging and Wild Food Identification
• Wilderness Cookery Skills
• Wilderness Bakery and Campfire Baking
• Expedition Planning and Survival Preparation
• Map Reading and Natural Navigation
• Tool Use Through the Stone Age
• Woodland Survival Skills
• Campcraft and Outdoor Living
• Knife Safety and Safe Tool Use
• Campfire Cooking Techniques
• Water Sourcing and Purification
• Leadership and Team-Building Challenges
• Environmental Education and Conservation
• Bush Tucker Trials and Problem-Solving Exercises
• Nature Awareness and Woodland Ecology
• Fishing and Waterside Skills
• Primitive Traps and Ancient Survival Techniques
• Rope Work, Knots, and Lashings
• Outdoor Wellbeing and Mindfulness Activities
• Natural Crafts and Traditional Woodland Skills

…and many more bespoke workshops tailored to your group, curriculum goals, and age range.

By integrating bushcraft into everyday learning, schools can create engaging educational experiences that encourage personal development, improve communication skills, and reconnect students with the natural world. Our programmes are adaptable for primary schools, secondary schools, alternative provision settings, and specialist educational environments.

 

Book a Free Introductory Visit

We offer schools a free introductory visit where we can discuss your goals, explore how bushcraft can support your curriculum, and demonstrate practical outdoor learning activities for your staff and students.

We come directly to your school and can help you develop outdoor learning spaces, even if you do not have woodland on site.

To book your free introductory visit, please email us at:
[email protected]