Bush Craft – Camp Craft

Bush Craft – Camp Craft

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £55

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 04 Jun 2016

As one of the range of courses in the Bush Craft series the camp craft course is designed as an introduction to making the typical camp ‘gadgets’ manufactured as part of the bush craft and backwoodsmanship skills and the importance of the fire as the means to cooking.

In backwoods camping there are a number of camp gadgets, these are things made at camp, to make life easier such as something to sit on, to something to sleep on, things to use in the camp kitchen, or for camp cooking.

The course will cover the basic skills needed to make camp gadgets, prepare the fire and the basic techniques for cooking that will make your camping experience more comfortable.

The programme aims to cover the following areas as the day progresses:

· Health, hygiene, food storage and Safety

· Safe use of an axe, knife and saw when making camp gadgets

· Make simple furniture’s such as a chair and table

· The importance of the fire

· Fire lighting techniques

· Different fire type and their uses

Star fire

The Trappers or Hunters

The trench and Keyhole

The Reflector

· Adapting fires for different cooking techniques

· Implements and gadgets you can make or use to cook

Additional information

This is very much an outdoor course and reliant on the weather. It will only be cancelled under extreme circumstances

The course will involve the use of sharp tools, and although we make every endeavour to show you how to use them safely, the damaging of your clothing and minor cuts may be possible. You will be responsible for your own actions.

Candidates are expected to provide suitable outdoor clothing, resources etc. considering when necessary the time of year. Suggestions are:

• Hat, gloves waterproof and windproof jacket
• Wool jumpers or fleeces
• T-shirts
• Combat or work wear trousers (better than denim)
• Good boots or sturdy waterproof boots
• Sun Cream
• Insect repellent

Food is available to purchase on site but it would be a good option to bring a packed lunch and refreshments

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.