TVNR Summer Holiday Bushcraft Club 2025
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Connect with the wild this summer and learn new nature-based bushcraft skills including foraging, responsible fire-lighting, wildlife tracking & identification, whittling, and much more!
Open to children in P4 - S1 (approx. ages 9-13)
All sessions will run from 10am - 3pm, and will meet in the car-park behind Broomholmshiels.
Location link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHKYyDcirCuWaijEA
All sessions will provide the opportunity to explore natural habitats, play games and learn new skills.
Although each session has a general theme, a range of activities will be included in each session, working with the natural environment to incorporate knowledge from all different topics.
We aim to make the sessions as inclusive as possible, as we believe that all children have the right to access the countryside, however, these sessions will be based outdoors in natural habitats. Please get in touch if would like to discuss accessibility or if any accommodations would be necessary.
Details are available in the description of each session. For more information, or if you have any questions, please email kat@tarrasvalleynaturereserve.co.uk
Cancellation Policy - full refunds available up to 48 hours before the event.
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10th July - Introduction to Bushcraft
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£10.00Description
Start with an introduction to the basics of bushcraft - learn how to responsibly light fires for cooking; tie knots and build weatherproof shelters; safe use of knives and other tools, and how to filter water!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
17th July - Campfire Crafts and Storytelling
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be using fire, tools and natural materials to create different crafts! Crafts may include whittling spoons and nettle cordage, along with other activities.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
31st July - Animal Tracks and Trails
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£10.00Description
In this session, we will be learning how to reads signs around the natural world, using tracks and trails to discover what wildlife is in the area. The group will take plaster casts of different animal tracks and explore different habitats, looking for species such as reptiles and amphibians.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
7th August - Foraging and Campfire Cooking
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Learn about different edible plants in the area and how they can be used in cooking! We'll be heading up onto the moorland to pick bilberries, and cooking different foods on a campfire!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
14th August - Survival Challenge
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Use the skills learned over the previous sessions to take part in a survival challenge! Work in teams to compete in challenges to ensure you have all the skills required to survive in the wild!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
All 5 sessions - get one session free!
Ticket price
£40.00Description
Descriptions of each session are available under each ticket, but this one can be purchased to book onto all 5 sessions and receive a 20% discount.
10th July - Introduction to Bushcraft
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Start with an introduction to the basics of bushcraft - learn how to responsibly light fires for cooking; tie knots and build weatherproof shelters; safe use of knives and other tools, and how to filter water!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
17th July - Campfire Crafts and Storytelling
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be using fire, tools and natural materials to create different crafts! Crafts may include whittling spoons and nettle cordage, along with other activities.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
31st July - Animal Tracks and Trails
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be learning how to reads signs around the natural world, using tracks and trails to discover what wildlife is in the area. The group will take plaster casts of different animal tracks and explore different habitats, looking for species such as reptiles and amphibians.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
7th August - Foraging and Campfire Cooking
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Learn about different edible plants in the area and how they can be used in cooking! We'll be heading up onto the moorland to pick bilberries, and cooking different foods on a campfire!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
14th August - Survival Challenge
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Use the skills learned over the previous sessions to take part in a survival challenge! Work in teams to compete in challenges to ensure you have all the skills required to survive in the wild!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
All 5 sessions - get one session free!
Ticket price
£40.00Description
Descriptions of each session are available under each ticket, but this one can be purchased to book onto all 5 sessions and receive a 20% discount.
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- TVNR Summer Holiday Bushcraft Club 2025
Description
Connect with the wild this summer and learn new nature-based bushcraft skills including foraging, responsible fire-lighting, wildlife tracking & identification, whittling, and much more!
Open to children in P4 - S1 (approx. ages 9-13)
All sessions will run from 10am - 3pm, and will meet in the car-park behind Broomholmshiels.
Location link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHKYyDcirCuWaijEA
All sessions will provide the opportunity to explore natural habitats, play games and learn new skills.
Although each session has a general theme, a range of activities will be included in each session, working with the natural environment to incorporate knowledge from all different topics.
We aim to make the sessions as inclusive as possible, as we believe that all children have the right to access the countryside, however, these sessions will be based outdoors in natural habitats. Please get in touch if would like to discuss accessibility or if any accommodations would be necessary.
Details are available in the description of each session. For more information, or if you have any questions, please email kat@tarrasvalleynaturereserve.co.uk
Cancellation Policy - full refunds available up to 48 hours before the event.
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https://tickets.mp/ZXZlbnQ6NzcwOQ==10th July - Introduction to Bushcraft
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Start with an introduction to the basics of bushcraft - learn how to responsibly light fires for cooking; tie knots and build weatherproof shelters; safe use of knives and other tools, and how to filter water!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
17th July - Campfire Crafts and Storytelling
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be using fire, tools and natural materials to create different crafts! Crafts may include whittling spoons and nettle cordage, along with other activities.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
31st July - Animal Tracks and Trails
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be learning how to reads signs around the natural world, using tracks and trails to discover what wildlife is in the area. The group will take plaster casts of different animal tracks and explore different habitats, looking for species such as reptiles and amphibians.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
7th August - Foraging and Campfire Cooking
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Learn about different edible plants in the area and how they can be used in cooking! We'll be heading up onto the moorland to pick bilberries, and cooking different foods on a campfire!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
14th August - Survival Challenge
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Use the skills learned over the previous sessions to take part in a survival challenge! Work in teams to compete in challenges to ensure you have all the skills required to survive in the wild!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
All 5 sessions - get one session free!
Ticket price
£40.00Description
Descriptions of each session are available under each ticket, but this one can be purchased to book onto all 5 sessions and receive a 20% discount.
10th July - Introduction to Bushcraft
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Start with an introduction to the basics of bushcraft - learn how to responsibly light fires for cooking; tie knots and build weatherproof shelters; safe use of knives and other tools, and how to filter water!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
17th July - Campfire Crafts and Storytelling
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be using fire, tools and natural materials to create different crafts! Crafts may include whittling spoons and nettle cordage, along with other activities.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
31st July - Animal Tracks and Trails
Ticket price
£10.00Description
In this session, we will be learning how to reads signs around the natural world, using tracks and trails to discover what wildlife is in the area. The group will take plaster casts of different animal tracks and explore different habitats, looking for species such as reptiles and amphibians.
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
7th August - Foraging and Campfire Cooking
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Learn about different edible plants in the area and how they can be used in cooking! We'll be heading up onto the moorland to pick bilberries, and cooking different foods on a campfire!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
14th August - Survival Challenge
Ticket price
£10.00Description
Use the skills learned over the previous sessions to take part in a survival challenge! Work in teams to compete in challenges to ensure you have all the skills required to survive in the wild!
All sessions will include time to explore the natural world, play games and learn new skills.
Refreshments will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and weather-appropriate clothing!
All 5 sessions - get one session free!
Ticket price
£40.00Description
Descriptions of each session are available under each ticket, but this one can be purchased to book onto all 5 sessions and receive a 20% discount.