The 24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course is a carefully designed one-day and one-night immersion that offers a genuine taste of life in the woods. It is the ideal progression from a one-day Bushcraft Fundamentals course, or a perfect alternative for those not quite ready to commit to a full weekend in the woodland.
Although shorter in duration, this course delivers the same multi-award-winning instruction across a broad range of core bushcraft skills, thoughtfully adapted to fit the rhythm of a single overnight stay. The emphasis is on comfort, confidence, and practical ability—learning how to live well outdoors rather than simply endure it.
This course is particularly well suited to those wishing to experience sleeping in the woods for the first time, using a tarp shelter, while developing the skills that make time outdoors safe, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding.
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The 24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course is a carefully designed one-day and one-night immersion that offers a genuine taste of life in the woods. It is the ideal progression from a one-day Bushcraft Fundamentals course, or a perfect alternative for those not quite ready to commit to a full weekend in the woodland.
Although shorter in duration, this course delivers the same multi-award-winning instruction across a broad range of core bushcraft skills, thoughtfully adapted to fit the rhythm of a single overnight stay. The emphasis is on comfort, confidence, and practical ability—learning how to live well outdoors rather than simply endure it.
This course is particularly well suited to those wishing to experience sleeping in the woods for the first time, using a tarp shelter, while developing the skills that make time outdoors safe, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding.
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course
Arrival and Establishing Camp
On arrival, participants are welcomed by the instructional team and guided into their woodland home for the next 24 hours. Time is taken to settle in, absorb the environment, and begin transitioning from everyday pace into woodland rhythm.
The first focus is the tarp—one of the most versatile and valuable pieces of bushcraft equipment. Under expert guidance, participants are shown six different tarp configurations, each demonstrated and explained in detail, with discussion covering their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different weather conditions and environments.
Instructors also cover the safe siting of camp, including considerations such as wind direction, overhead hazards, drainage, and ground conditions. With this knowledge in place, participants then choose a configuration and set up their own shelter, creating a dry, secure, and comfortable space for the night ahead.
Afternoon – Core Skills That Matter
With only 24 hours available, the course is carefully paced to focus on the skills that matter most. Lunch is a relaxed ploughman’s-style buffet, allowing time to refuel without breaking momentum.
The afternoon begins with an in-depth exploration of friction fire lighting. Instructors break down the process clearly and methodically, explaining the components, materials, and mechanics involved before demonstrating technique in full. Participants then move into hands-on practice, supported closely as they work toward creating their first ember.
For many, this moment—the birth of a glowing ember coaxed into flame—is unforgettable, marking a profound connection to a skill that has sustained humanity for thousands of years.
Tools, Woodcraft, and Carving
With fire acheievd, attention turns to the tools of the bushcrafter—the knife and saw. Participants are introduced to a range of grips, cutting techniques, and safe working practices, learning how to use tools efficiently and confidently.
As familiarity grows, participants begin to work with green wood, learning how different species behave under the blade. Using newly acquired skills, each participant carves a wooden utensil, releasing a functional object from raw timber through careful, controlled work.
This session balances practical instruction with the quiet satisfaction of making something useful by hand.
Evening – Food, Fire, and Night Awareness
As the light begins to fade, focus shifts to food preparation. Participants are guided through the processing of partridge, learning safe and respectful techniques before cooking and sharing a hearty group meal around the fire.
With full stomachs and firelight flickering, the day concludes with a unique and memorable session: night-time tree identification. Participants are led on a gentle walk through the woodland where reliance on sight is reduced, encouraging the use of touch, sound, texture underfoot, and silhouette.
This exercise heightens awareness, builds confidence, and often surprises participants with just how reliable non-visual identification can be.
Overnight in the Woodland
The night is spent under tarp shelters, dry, secure, and connected to the environment. Falling asleep to woodland sounds and waking beneath the canopy is often a highlight of the course, offering a powerful sense of calm and perspective.
Morning – Fire and Farewell
The morning begins at a relaxed pace, with participants rekindling fires and preparing damper bread for breakfast. This final shared meal provides a chance to reflect on the experience, ask questions, and consolidate learning.
After breakfast, camp is carefully broken down and the woodland returned to its natural state. Participants then walk back to the outside world—often carrying new confidence, practical skills, and a desire to spend more time living simply outdoors.
In Summary
The 24hr Bushcraft and Survival Skills Course offers a rich and balanced introduction to overnight bushcraft living. Participants leave having established shelter shelter, lit fire by friction, carved with edged tools, prepared wild food, slept comfortably outdoors, and experienced the woodland in a deeper, more connected way.
It is a powerful stepping stone—short in duration, but lasting in impact.
