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Graeme Wood, the leader of Magellan Explorer Unit, runs regular Bushcraft courses that are open to any members of the Scout Movement
who are 14 years old or over. The courses are designed to be challenging but fun, fairly intensive but very worthwhile. Trained over the
past few years by Ray Mears and his team of instructors, Juha Rankinen, Andy Wood and Lawrence Clark, Graeme has learned extensive Bushcraft skills
and is now in the position to be able to pass his knowledge on to others. |
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The course he offers will teach you the skills needed to use mother nature without abusing her, to live in harmony with the country and respect it. The skills taught on these courses will help you see things differently, it will awaken your senses, help you see how our ancestors lived, but most of all it will empower you to want to go further, to know more, to get back to nature. |
| This short introductory course is designed to show you how rewarding and enjoyable bushcraft can be. We invite you to join our campfire,
taste some backwoods cooking and experience the pleasures of living outdoors. During the weekend Graeme will lead you gently into the world
of bushcraft, making shelters and discovering the various methods of fire-making. You will also be
instructed in the safe use of knives and axes and taught improvised First Aid techniques. Students attending this course surprise themselves with their own achievements! The courses take place in the lovely Ashdown Forest in East Sussex and are available to Explorers, Network and Leaders - all working and learning together. The cost of the course is £30 per person, which includes your site fees, food and any course material. If you would like to make a booking please follow the links below. |  |
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If you would like a course tailor made for your troop or unit then please contact Graeme via the contact page and he will get back to you to discuss your requirements. Specialist weekends can be arranged that concentrate on certain skills, for example; Fire Lighting, Shelter Construction, Tracking or camp craft. It may also be possible for him to visit you for a day or two during your Summer Camp to bring an added dimension to your camp. If there is anything you would like to discuss about bushcraft please do hesitate to contact him. |
| Now available - a 5 day fundamental bushcraft course which is designed to really give you a deep insight into bushcraft. You will learn tracking skills, firelighting using a bow drill, advanced knife skills including carving and much much more. This course costs £50 and is very intensive - you must have a good degree of will power and a good sense of humour! |
| Previous Course Photos | Previous Students Comments
| Sat 27th - Sun 28th May 2006 | Introduction to Bushcraft - Explorers, Network & Leaders | 7 Places |
| Sat 23rd - Sun 24th September 2006 | Introduction to Bushcraft - Explorers, Network & Leaders | 12 Places |
| This course is totally non profit making, all the money goes into the upkeep of the equipment used, course materials and sundry expenses. |