Survival Skills – Den Building, Fire Striking & Bushcraft Basics
Get ready for adventure. Students work in teams to build dens, learn safe fire-lighting with flint and steel and practise knots and navigation. This outdoor workshop for ages 5–14 teaches survival skills with an emphasis on teamwork, safety and respect for nature. A fun, confidence-boosting introduction to bushcraft.
Learning Objective
Students will learn essential survival skills including shelter construction (den building), safe fire lighting techniques (fire striking demonstration or safe simulation) and basic bushcraft principles to build confidence and respect for nature.
Curriculum Links
KS1 (Ages 5–7)
- PSHE: Personal safety; following instructions; teamwork.
- Science: Materials and their uses; observation of natural materials.
- Physical Education: Coordination and physical activity outdoors.
KS2 (Ages 7–11)
- Science: Properties of materials; habitats and survival needs.
- PSHE: Risk management; cooperation and resilience.
- Geography: Human interaction with environment; natural resources.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
- Science: Energy transfer; practical applications of materials.
- PSHE: Safety awareness; problem solving; teamwork.
- Citizenship: Self-reliance and community contribution.