Childrens Bushcraft at Wilderness Gathering, the Original Bushcraft Show

Childrens Bushcraft

The perfect introduction for your children to the great outdoors, lots of exciting events are planned throughout the weekend including:
The all important knife workshop which introduce the safety and fundamental use of knives & Fire Safety Workshop. Program of activities listed below.The first event for the coyote kids club and the coyotes will be a mandatory knife safety workshop on Friday morning. This will be run by Ian Cresswell from Lonescout Bushcraft.


The Coyotes is run by Ian Cresswell from Lonescout Bushcraft, he brings his infectious enthusiasm to share with the young bushcrafters that choose to join him over the weekend. He will be ably assisted for 2013 by Rowland Jones. Flint & Steel Firelighting - Mark Hordon Taster Session On Edible Insects - Marcus Harrison Nature Awareness - Woodlife Trails Tracking inc. Field Craft - Woodlife Trails Journey Sticks - Martin Burkinshaw Potions in the Woods - Jackie Saull-Hunt Sharp Tools & Challenging Behaviour - Biblins Bushcraft Pole Lathing- Ben Orford Make Your Own Leather Tinder Bag - Woodland Ways Catapults - John Muirden Camoflauge and Concealment - Ian Cresswell Whistle Making - Woodland Survival Crafts Fire Lighting by various means - JP "The feedback we received from the Coyotes over the weekend was excellent, as was the feedback from their parents. We have received just as positive feedback over the last few weeks, and word has gotten out even to people who weren’t there!!"

For the 2013 Gathering, the Hampshire Scout Group, will engage and enthrall the 5 to 10 year old Coyote kids with their own unique approach to bushcraft for children. Tracking and Awareness - Outback 2 Basics Group Bow Drill - Dave Watson Taster Session On Edible Insects - Marcus Harrison Camp Craft Team Building and Initiative Challenges Cordage Make a sun clock Weather Station Journey Stick Stalking Games Scavenger Hunt Trail Codes "The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25. In Scouting, they believe that young people develop most when they are 'learning by doing,' when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.!"

The Treewise ethos is based on the belief that a love of Nature grows from the freedom to explore the natural world in an unmediated way; to that end Treewise works to provide opportunities, skills and the inspiration for children to enjoy time outdoors so that being outside becomes part of everyday life. Kim Squirrel represents Treewise at the Gathering, she has put on some truly inspiring activities at past Gathering including: Knife Skills Natural Cordage Bracelets Whittling workshops for children Weaving & Braiding workshops Journey Stick Walk Parachute Games Campfire cooking kids demonstration Treasure Baskets (babies) "Treewise workers have a variety of professional backgrounds including Arts and conservation and together they have gathered and devised activities directly linked to the natural world so that, rather like Nature itself, nothing exists in isolation."