Re- wilding Family Bushcraft Camps - Next One is August 1st to 4 th
"Awaken you soul and senses to the earth" Have you ever wondered how we lived for tens of thousands of years with no shops ?! Have you ever thought that there could be an easier way to live and find peace and purpose? Well nature connection and re-wilding yourself can answer all these questions..we will start to unveil all the mysteries of the planet and the secret language of nature for you... This is a course showing you the basics of bushcraft allowing you to take your first steps into deep nature work and thriving in the wild ! It is perfect for adults and kids who want a taster of living in the wild. We will take you through the doorway into a state of deep nature connection, which will profoundly change your inner and outer worlds. Your life will never see life and nature the same again . So come switch off your mind, your worries and tensions , wittle wood , play games , make fire and delve deep into the wild , it's time to get back your common sense and learn who you are and why you are here on this planet. This is a 4 day gathering , with specialised skills every day from tracking to bird language to archery and bow making . The first night there will be a great sacred fire and storytelling of the old ways and an introduction to cordage. Then onto the main subjects of fire, shelter , water and food, interspersed with games , survival challenges and primitive cooking techniques. Everyone will muck in with keeping the camp clean , washing up caretaking fire and other camp jobs. We will challenge you , be warned throughout the whole weekend , leaving you inspired and thirsty for more . Why come to the 4 day family camp? We have a great emphasis on community and connection with each other and the world around us , creating bonds that last forever, within your family and circling back to nature and all that surrounds you. These bonds are essential for our well-being and to live lives with a deeper purpose and meaning. Family camps can be very powerful, deepening the connections between the whole family. Getting ourselves back to being in tune with nature can be very emotional and challenging, but will always bring us a deep sense of elation and belonging in the end, which is so important now we are in this new technological era. Be prepared to switch off your phones for 4 days, and tune out of all your troubles, stresses and daily thoughts! This is an immersive nature retreat to get you back to yourself and de-stress! Learning Bushcraft will make you a stronger person, nature will make you more patient, focused, and aware. Connecting with animals and plants will deepen your empathy for the planet and thus create respectful and responsible adults that will take care of our planet rather than abuse it, as we see now . Every day we will eat wild food for our lunch and for 1 or 2 dinners over the camp, giving you the inspiration to cook wilder back at home , seeing how easy and simple it is , is the first step to bringing it back into our lives . We will use the fire also to make feasts of roast vegetables , fish or meats , eggs and toast . Children and parents can strengthen their bonds, this is a deep and powerful course for every family to come together and re-connect, so especially on these 4 day camps we have a lot of time to experience many things together and you will take back home so many wonderful and joyous memories. By the end of this course you will be on your way to know how to thrive out in the wild, we will give you a lot of knowledge on how to commune with our earth in a real and dynamic way. This course is designed to be intensive and to slowly remove and shred those layers of city life that are in the way of us finding our true selves. The evenings will be for playing music, singing and storytelling around the fire and of course primitive cooking. This is really a fun packed week away, it's going to be magical ! There will be time for you and time for your kids to run free and time for all of you to play together, leaving you with the most enchanted feeling inside and out . There will also be some time for adults to be heard and for conversation to be opened up around parenting and indigenous ways about bringing up your children. This is very important , as now we see a huge disconnection in modern society between us and our beloved ones. Dates: 11-14 th April Spring camp August - Dates to be organised , for 2022 You can come for as many days as you wish, you can pay per day . General info : Food: Bring your own food , as you wish , veggies , meat , pasta etc and we will all cook together communally , I will be bringing a lot of wild food with me to try out some wild dishes! Please check kit list on the website for what to bring with you . Location By road : Map is down at bottom of page There a dirt road just to the side of the May Hill village hall , take that road and park at the end. https://goo.gl/maps/BnE9hP6ywXQATpXj7 May Hill Longhope GL17 0NP Location by train- there is a train station nearby , if you need picking up please tell me and we can arrange something. Ages: All ages are welcome, adults too, your welcome to send the kids alone if you wish , but the experience is better shared ! 5 -7 yrs old accompanied by parents, or speak to us if your child wants to come alone within this age bracket . Times: Every day starts at 10.00 am approximately after breakfast and finishes at 10 pm. Location / amenities : May Hill , Huntley in Gloucestershire **** map is at bottom of the page **** Come join us in the beautiful hills of Huntley in West Gloucestershire on a colossal 1500 acre piece of land with a sunset hill point, a witches cave, monk jack...its very wild! There are compost toilets , shower units and a scout hut with a kitchen , lounge , chairs , tables and a gas cooker . It's a primitive camping spot, but we think experiencing truly how it is to be living in the wild is very important ...toilets will be a dug out pit and a gas hot shower with views of the forest! There is no light pollution or falling from mankind , the forest has been left untouched, this is true wilderness! Payments / Cost : PLEASE COME TO OUR 4 DAY FAMILY CAMP IN APRIL OR AUGUST, WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AT THE 4 DAY GATHERING , PAYING PER DAY IS POSSIBLE AND CAMPING OVERNIGHT IS NOT COMPULSORY ! Payment per day with camping for child is 65 and for adult 45 . Individual rates : If you earn more than £30,000 before tax: £ 330 / 290 - 1 st adult / 2 nd adult Each child £ 300 ( 5 - 18 yrs old ) If you earn between £20,000-£30,000 before tax: 260 / 220 1 st / 2 nd adult , each child 245 If you earn less than £20,000 before tax: 200/180 1 st / 2nd adult, each child 200 Concessions: We are open to negotiation on the cost if it is unaffordable for you, especially if you have 2 or 3 kids ! If you would like to pay in installments over 6 / 12 months please contact us . ***** Please send a bank transfer or deposit to CONFIRM YOUR PLACE of 150 pounds for each student . All payments to J . Tidd Co op bank 07033203 089249 Please fill out the form below , so we know who's coming and tell us about your personal details. Day 1
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Day 4 Sit spot , 5 senses , gratitude prayer Jedi skills day - .Come test your awareness and intuitive powers! Jedis and ninjas were real PEOPLE and there are many games we can hone our intuition and instincts, in indigenous tribes these games were played a lot , to mentor the children in nature connection and connection to themselves .Kids are already very intuitive so they wont be very hard , lets wait and see! Lots of running around and competitions . Games: Plant communication- how to speak to plants and the art of intuition Vsion walk - how to ask and receive answers from nature * intuitive games * jedi stick game * ninja games * blindfolded games We will finish around 6 pm . |
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Location: May Hill, West Gloucestershire Pricing Sliding Scale Cost, depending on yearly earnings : If you earn more than £30,000 before tax: 330 for first adult 300 for second adult Each child £ 300 ( 5 - 18 yrs old ) siblings 290 If you earn between £20,000-£30,000 before tax: 275 for first adult 260 for second adult First child 260 , siblings 240 each If you earn less than £20,000 before tax: 240 for first adult 200 for second adult First child 240 , siblings 220 each We are open to negotiation on the cost if it is unaffordable for you, especially if you have 3 kids or more ***daily rates with no camping: 55 per day Payment
Please email us if you have any financial problems. ScheduleDay 1
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Jedi day - games Stealth movement , camouflage . Tracking and sign tracking FOR FULL SCHEDULE LOOK TO LEFT AND THERE'S A DROP DOWN MENU NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE . |