Tailored Bushcraft Sessions for Youth Groups to Inspire and Build Skills in Nature

For youth groups eager to explore and grow, Woodland Roots curates engaging bushcraft experiences tailored to your objectives. Whether it’s a half-day taster, a full-day adventure, or a recurring program, we focus on developing outdoor skills while fostering teamwork and confidence in a fun, hands-on environment.

What We Offer

One-Off Experiences: Enjoy a single, tailored bushcraft session designed to introduce your group to key outdoor skills in an engaging and memorable way. Perfect for:

  • Team-building activities

  • Introducing bushcraft to new participants

Regular Skill Development: Develop your group’s bushcraft skills over a series of structured sessions. Build confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection with nature through regular lessons tailored to your group’s progression. Ideal for:

  • Ongoing youth group programmes

  • Skill-building projects

  • Long-term outdoor education goals

Examples of Activities

  • Fire lighting: Learn to use fire steels and natural tinders to create a campfire.

  • Shelter-building: Construct sturdy shelters using natural materials.

  • Tool use: Safely handle and use knives and saws for crafting and camp tasks.

  • Primitive cooking: Prepare and cook food over an open fire.

Why Choose Woodland Roots?

  • Expert Instruction: Our qualified instructors are passionate about bushcraft and outdoor education.

  • Flexible Scheduling: We work with your group’s availability to provide convenient dates and times.

  • Beautiful Location: Sessions are held at our stunning woodland site on the Llanforda Estate near Oswestry, Shropshire.

  • Tailored Experiences: Every session is designed to meet your group’s unique needs and goals.

  • Sustainability Focus: We prioritise eco-friendly practices to ensure a positive impact on the environment.

  • Health and Wellbeing: Encourage reduced stress, improved mood, and increased physical activity while connecting with nature.

How to Book Your Session

  1. Contact Us: Use the form on this page or email us at hello@woodlandroots.co.uk.

  2. Collaborate: Work with our instructors to design your bespoke session or regular programme.

  3. Confirm Details: Finalise the date, time, location, and focus of your session.

  4. Enjoy Your Adventure: Experience an unforgettable bushcraft session that your youth group will cherish.

Let Woodland Roots provide your youth group with a unique, tailored bushcraft experience that will inspire, educate, and create lasting memories.

Youth Group session review

“I really enjoyed it and the morning flew by.

Was good to see some of the students step up and apply themselves in a different environment to what they're used to.”

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