Survival SkillsCaerphilly, South Wales

This intensive full day experience gives you the chance to learn about some of the most essential tools in bushcraft. You won't just be learning about them though, you'll be getting your hands on them too! The session starts with a look at how knives, saws and axes can be used to help you survive in the wild, as well as how to use them safely. Once you've mastered using the different cutting tools it's time for the trickiest part of the day, getting a fire started using only a flint and fire sticks. With the help of the instructors the fire will be roaring away in no time, and what better way to celebrate than with some homemade campfire cuisine in the form of DIY bread on a stick!

If you really want to push your survival skills to the limit this intensive overnight course gives you the chance to master the art of shelter building, and sleep under the stars! Over the course of the day you'll learn how to tie secure knots and lashing, as well as discovering which materials are suitable for covering your natural shelter. To give you a broader understanding of shelter building you'll also work with materials such as army style tarps and parachutes, which means you'll be able to build a make-shift shelter out of pretty much anything! Before you get your head down for the night you'll also learn how to cook and prepare wild food, so if you're looking for an authentic survival experience it doesn't get much more real than this!