Introducing parents and children to basic bushcraft skills with an emphasis on preventing getting lost, using a whistle for signalling when lost, tying it all into the themes of survival and self-reliance from the book "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George.

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• Activity 1: Whistle Signalling (15 minutes)

• Activity 2: Difference between Survival and Inconvenient camping 

• Activity 3: Cordage and Knot-Tying for Survival

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3 Day skills course

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2 Night Camp

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Developing fundamental bushcraft skills using the story of Sam Gribley in "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George.

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Introducing parents and children to basic bushcraft skills with an emphasis on preventing getting lost, using a whistle for signalling when lost, tying it all into the themes of survival and self-reliance from the book "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George.

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• Activity 1: Survival Priorities 

• Activity 2: Whistle Signalling

• Activity 3: Self Aid 

• Activity 4: Knot-Tying for Survival

• Activity 5: Tarp Shelters

• Activity 6: Fire starting with primitive tools

• Activity 7: Water Procurement

• Activity 8: Navigating and Staying Found 

• Activity 8: Skills review 

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Here are some key takeaways for participants:

1. Resilience Building – Practical strategies to develop mental and emotional toughness in everyday life.

2. Problem-Solving Skills – Techniques for tackling challenges using creative, survival-based thinking.

3. Confidence Boosting – Tools to enhance self-assurance in both personal and professional situations.

4. Teamwork & Communication – Skills to improve collaboration and effective communication in group settings.

5. Decision-Making Under Pressure – Learning how to stay calm and make clear decisions in stressful situations.

6. Adaptability – Approaches for staying flexible and thriving amidst uncertainty or change.

7. Self-Reliance – Techniques for building independence, taking initiative, and trusting your abilities.
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Each takeaway will empower participants to apply lessons directly to their daily challenges.