Family Survival Experience

Step into the wild for 24 unforgettable hours of fire, shelter, and connection.
Hosted in a beautiful private Cornish woodland, this immersive overnight experience is designed for families who want to reconnect with nature, gain real outdoor confidence, and share a meaningful adventure together.

Under the guidance of experienced survival instructors, you’ll build your own shelter, master fire-making, learn woodland awareness, and enjoy a night beneath the trees.

No pressure. No competition. Just real skills, calm guidance, and the satisfaction of creating your own camp in nature.

What to Expect
This immersive survival experience is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to wilderness living. You'll learn a wide range of bushcraft skills while enjoying a fantastic woodland adventure.

Expect hands-on learning, practical guidance, and plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow your confidence in the wild!

This is a catered for course, we will cooking over the open fire for our main meals - all dietary needs provided for.

Important Info

• Ages 12+ welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Some personal kit required - We ask participants to bring sleeping bags, mats and suitable warm and waterproof clothing - all other kit and equipoment is provided.
• This course includes the preparation of animals for food. If this isn't your thing, let us know—you’re very welcome to sit that element out.

Ready to rediscover your wild side?

Skills You’ll Learn
Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of essential wilderness skills, including:

• How to safely create, manage and use fire
• How to use cutting tools safely
• How to set up and sleep comfortably in a tarp shelter
• How to prepare wild game
• Basic navigation, animal tracking, and foraging awareness
• Woodland safety, camp setup, and fire etiquette

These skills not only boost your self-reliance but also reconnect you with the rhythms and resources of the natural world.

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