Into the Wild
A 6-week outdoor adventure programme for Home Educated children aged 10+
Step beyond the classroom and Into the Wild!
This unique six-week programme brings together the practical skills of bushcraft, survival and falconry, giving children the opportunity to learn, explore and challenge themselves in a natural woodland environment.
Working alongside an experienced falconer from Hawkwise Falconry, children will have the opportunity to get up close to birds of prey and learn how these incredible animals survive, hunt and thrive in the wild.
Across six two-hour sessions, children will develop real practical skills, build confidence and learn to work as a team while discovering more about the woodland around them.
Into the Wild is designed specifically for older children who are ready to take their outdoor learning further.
Children will be encouraged to become more independent, solve problems, take appropriate risks, work together and develop practical skills they can carry with them beyond the woodland.
Ages: 10+
Duration: 6 weeks
Session length: 2 hours
Location: Raksha Forest School
Places: Limited to ensure a small-group, hands-on experience.
Cost: £165
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What does the course contain
Each week builds on the previous session, culminating in a Wild Skills Challenge where children can put everything they've learned into practice. At the end of the programme, every participant will receive an Into the Wild Young Wild Skills Award, recognising the skills and knowledge they've developed throughout the six-week adventure.
Week One - Welcome to the Wild - Meet the birds & learn about the different types of raptors, what makes a bird of prey a predator, followed by the 5 essentials of survival. Build a shelter, camouflage and predator challenge.
Week 2 - Fire, Food & the Hunter - How raptors hunt, ambush v persuit, birds eyesite & how it works, Fire & Campcraft – learn about fire safety, fire lighting, building and managing a fire, and cooking outdoors.
Week 3 - Track, Hunt & Navigate - See the woodland through the eyes of a bird and how to hunt. Learn basic navigation, tracking, shelter, signalling and the essential principles of staying safe outdoors.
Week 4 - Knives, Knots & Talons - learn about the tools of a bird of prey and how they compare to the tools used by humans. Then learn safe knife skills, whittling and simple carving.
Week 5 - The Hunters Challenge - prepare equipment, flying demonstration, observe hunting behaviour. Survival challenge.
Week 6 - The Final Adventure- Prove that you can survive in the wild challenge.
