Bushcraft fun day

What is bushcraft/ Survival skills? 

Bushcraft, Woodcraft, Wilderness skills, or Survival skills is the ability of using resources found in nature to survive in it and thrive. Bushcraft is the set of skills we obtain that allow us to survive in nature. These skills include but are not limited to: firecraft, navigation, shelter building, trapping, tracking, foraging and the use of both primitive and contemporary tools. 

Who is it for? 

Bushcraft is a fun and rewarding activity for everyone. As Naomi Walmsley and Dan Westall put it: “All children (and adults) should be able to light a fire (safely) by the age of ten, know at least 10 different uses for a stick and a stone, be able to recognise at least five of the plants and trees see daily, and be able to identify at least 10 different birds visiting their back garden”.

During our Quality Days Out, we provide the most appropriate activities based on the group age. 

Bushcraft activites are suitable for: 

• Adults who want to learn something new and spend a day out in nature.
• Families that want to teach their children and themselves something new and spend a day out in nature (For a better experience, we reccomend this for children over the age of 5).

Why practice bushcraft? 

Living in the era of convenience someone might wonder why practice bushcraft, leaving behind home comforts to pursuit an activity in the woods. We can think of multiple ways an individual can benefit through such an activity. Practicing bushcraft allows you to:

1. Spend time outdoors
2. Learn lifesaving skills 
3. Get you out of your comfort zone
4. Reconnect with nature 
5. Create self-reliance and independence from the contemporary urban life 
6. Slow down from the busy everday rythums
7. Explore and understand naural patterns around you
8. Get your hands on different tools 

Bushcraft Quality Day Out (~3 hours)

About:
Located in Kalo Chorio Orinis, 30 minutes drive from Nicosia center right before we enter the mountainous Pitsillia region.

This activity is ideal for all. Fun and educational where you get to sit around fire and to learn more about survival in nature and essential bushcraft skills.

Our Quality Day Out is to be enjoyed by individuals or groups and families. During the day the participants will have the opportunity to become more intimate with nature, learn how to light a fire with different tools, learn how tread water, as well as cook a small snack on fire.

In this activity we get to explore friction fire lighting, make smores and understand more about fire lighting and natural fire fuels that can be found out in the wild.

Essentials (Kit list):
– Hiking boots (ideal but not essential)
– Clothes that can get smokey and muddy (not expensive hiking trousers or down jackets)
– Personal medication
– Rain coat
– Water bottle

Cost:
The cost is €30 per person and it includes teaching fees and a snack cooked on fire. (Minimum 4 persons, Maximum 6 persons)

Duration:
The activity will take approximately three hours to complete.

Location:
Gathering point Petrera Permaculture Farm at 9:00am

Please complete the form below. 

Payment Methods:
– Bank of Cyprus QuickPay Service (99869390 – Constantinos Charalambous)
– Revolut (99869390 – Constantinos Charalambous)
– Paypal (Form below)