Would you like to learn more Bushcraft? Come and join us at our Bushcraft training day.
At the end of the training you will have confidence in using tools and being able to run simple bushcraft activities with your girls. You will also get access to be able to borrow the county bushcraft equipment including the hammocks.
Anyone undertaking this training will be welcome to help with Bushcraft activities at County camp in the summer to consolidate their knowledge and gain experience.
Training will cover:
The safe use of sharp tools – bushcraft knives, axes, froes and saws
Teaching girls to use knives safely
Producing kindling
Building a fire
Sustaining a fire
Using a Kelly Kettle to boil water
Safety information on using Dutch ovens
Different fire types – Camp fires, cooking fires, smores fires
Erecting a shelter using a tarp
Using hammocks
Payment should be made by BACS to
Deposits can be paid via BACS to Girl Guiding Leics – Special Events
Sort Code – 20-52-69
Account Number – 33563421