A day or weekend of foraging and learning Bushcraft skills on the river.
A Touch of the Wild will be joining the team at Winding River Canoe for some epic paddling on the beautiful River Dart, stopping enroute to forage for shellfish and other wild foods to cook up at lunchtime over the campfire.
There will be opportunities to learn some key bushcraft skills, including how to light a fire without matches, and have a go at some natural crafts and cordage.
During the weekend trip you'll stop in the evening at a secret spot by the water's edge to set up camp....
The quiet parkland estate of Escot is coming alive this week, taken over by hundreds of young people who are coming to Devon to share a week of entertainment, education and new experiences.
The event has been organised by the Woodcraft Folk, an international youth movement that promotes friendship, equality and cooperation. The camp, which takes place between 24 and 31 July is designed for, and run by the young people involved who are all aged between 16 and 20. This age group in the Woodcraft Folk are called District Fellows (DF’s).
Release the spirit of adventure in your children and let them discover and explore the natural world around them. This half term week children can take part in bushcraft skills - fire making, shelter building, campfire cooking, whittling, care and use of tools, arts and crafts including some really cool fire sculptures! and of course toasting marshmallows over the campfire!
10am-5pm every day. Members free. Escot entry fee applies to non-members. There may be a charge for some activities. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear old clothes!
