Bushcraft taster sessions for 8-13 year olds at Surrey Docks Farm

[KarisLouiseHockey]

Are you a budding Bear Grylls?!

Wildlife and Survival Skills taster sessions to find out more about how to survive in nature. Thursdays, in the wildlife garden. 8-13 years olds. ?2 per session. Book and pay online in advance on our website surreydocksfarm.org.uk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 30th July

Fire and Cooking: Make small fires and experiment with different ways to make fire. Roast marshmallows over the fire and make s'mores!

Thursday 6th August

Fire and Cooking (2): Use your skills from the previous session to make a large camp fire as a group. We will also have a go at more advanced methods like friction fire lighting using a bow drill. The sessions ends with making damper breads on sticks!

Thursday 13th August

Edible and Useful Plants: Learn to spot some edible and useful plants in your local area. Make a delicious salad and doughnuts on the farm's biodigester using the things we have found! *Please note that children will travel to Russia Dock Woodland as part of this session.

Thursday 20th August

Shelter: Make a debris shelter out of natural materials and learn how to camp with a tarpaulin and hammock.

Thursday 27th August

Knife Skills: Practice whittling using bushcraft knives, make your own tent peg and penny whistle.