Calling all young adventurers from Oswestry! Join our half-term bushcraft experience - hands-on skills, teamwork, and outdoor fun for ages 11–17!

Free Half-Term Bushcraft Adventure for 11-17 Year Olds from Oswestry.

In partnership with Oswestry Youth Forum, Oswestry Town Council, and Shropshire Youth Association, Woodland Roots is excited to offer two completely free bushcraft sessions on Thursday 20th, February, exclusively for 11-17 Year Olds from Oswestry!

Join us for an unforgettable half-term adventure packed with outdoor skills, teamwork, and fun, set in the beautiful countryside just outside Oswestry.

When Is It

Date: Thursday, 20th February

Join us on one of our two half-day sessions:

Who’s It For

This course is designed especially for the young people of Oswestry, with age-recommended sessions:

  • Session 1 - 9:30 - 13:00: Recommended for ages 11–13, focusing on foundational skills and exploration.

  • Session 2 - 13:30 - 17:00: Ideal for ages 14–17, with more advanced skills and challenges.

Please choose the session best suited to the participant’s age and experience.

What You’ll Learn

  • Fire Lighting: Master the essentials of fire building using natural materials and a firesteel.

  • Shelter Building: Create a sturdy tarp shelter and learn useful knots.

  • Nature Skills: Discover different local trees in an interactive exploration.

  • Tool Skills: Safely handle bushcraft tools for crafting.

  • Team Challenges: Build confidence and teamwork with exciting outdoor problem-solving activities.

Where Is It

The course will take place on the Llanforda Estate, just a 9 minute drive outside Oswestry. Exact details will be shared after booking.

What We Provide

  • All tools and equipment.

  • Healthy snacks and drinking water.

  • Taught by qualified, DBS-checked, and outdoor first aid trained instructors.

What You Need To Bring

  • Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear—we’ll be outside, whatever the weather!

  • A drinks bottle and any personal items you may require.

  • A sense of adventure!

Let’s make this half-term unforgettable, together with our amazing partners!

Sign Up Now

This event is free of charge and for the young people of Oswestry, with limited spaces, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

After signing up, you’ll receive an email with a couple of forms you need to fill in to complete your booking.