Wilderness Survival Club at Escot

We will teach essential skills that are crucial for your survival in the wild. One of the first things you will learn is how to build shelters using natural materials. Whether it’s a lean-to shelter or a debris hut, knowing how to construct a shelter is fundamental for survival in the wilderness. You will learn how to tie useful knots, a skill that is underestimated but incredibly important and can be a life saver.

Fire lighting is another essential skill that you will master. You’ll learn different methods of starting a fire, from using a ferro rod to creating a friction fire. Having a fire not only provides warmth and light but can also be used for cooking food and purifying water.

Basic bushcraft skills will also be covered, you’ll learn to process firewood efficiently, identify plants and trees, and cook over a campfire. These skills are not only practical but also connect you with nature in a profound way.

A snack, water bottle, wellies and waterproofs, spare clothes and sunscreen

Is our club suitable for your child?

Our wilderness survival club is suitable for children ages 5 and above. Our club aims to provide children with an environment in which they are free to be themselves, meet new friends and socialise whilst engaging in fun forest school activities. We aim to be as inclusive as possible, and strive to provide all children with the right to engage in a session that promotes success and happiness through exploration and play. It is however separate provision from our term time activities, including the 1:1 programmes and The Outdoors School and therefore requires that children are able to attend without their parent/guardian and have a level of independence that does not require close supervision or assistance outside of what we would typically expect. If your child is registered with us on a 1:1 programme, please contact us prior to booking to discuss the suitability of these groups. In some cases where qualified staff are available, we may be able to provide 1:1 support during Saturday clubs. If you think this is a likely requirement you will need to email [email protected] with your enquiry.

Childcare Vouchers

If you would like to pay for your holiday club booking via your chosen childcare voucher provider, please use the following reference when arranging payment. If your chosen childcare voucher provider isn’t listed, please email [email protected] for further information.

• Apple Childcare: CA00011411 (The Outdoors Group)
• Bravo Benefits: EY555175 (Ofsted number)
• Busy Bees: EY555175 (Ofsted number)
• Care-4: 40037798
• Childcare Grant Payment (CCG): CCG3788935
• Computershare: 0025737359
• Edenred: P21044203
• Enjoy Benefits: EX2 9QL (Parents just need this postcode)
• Kiddivouchers: EX2 9QQ (Parents just need this postcode)
• My Benefits Bundle: 05860
• Reward Gateway: 18624395403 (RG Childcare ID)
• Sodexo: 873404 & postcode EX2 9QQ

Plus:

• Tax-Free Childcare: Please select [insert Forest School site] from the list.