Backwoods Leader Training at Brockmead Campsite

From fire-lighting to shelter-building, a variety of Leaders skills are taught at Brockmead Campsite.

Basic Firelighting and Knife, Axe and Saw

One day in the woods. Up to 18 people.

Next Date: 2024-07-20

Equipment Provided

The safe use of knives, axes, and saws are an essential part of being running a backwoods camp. Our expert instructors will go over the basics of how to use the tools, keep yourself and other people around you safe, and store bladed tools in such a way to keep them useful for years to come. This course also covers firelighting from a spark with naturally found and gathered materials.

This course is suitable for adult groups or individuals.

To book, please get in touch.

Backwoods Cooking, Shelter Building, Hammock Camping Residential

One weekend in the woods. Up to 18 people.

Next Date: To Be Decided

Equipment Provided

A one-night residential camp which covers cooking over an open fire both with and without conventional implements, shelter-building using both natural and man-made materials, and hammock camping. If you’re confident, you can sleep in your shelter!

This course is suitable for adult groups or individuals.

To book, please get in touch.