Beginners' Bushcraft and Survival

The beginners bushcraft and suvival camp is aimed at Scouts aged youth (and up). It is a weekend of activities that includes demonstrations, discussions and mentoring in the six survival priorities. The camp is designed to give participants some foundation skills that will allow them to develop skills for future activities that require less reliance on equipment and focus more on using natural resources more, whilst carefully consdering human impact. 

The activity focuses on the six survival prioritites. Activities usually include building a latrine, building improvised shelters (using man-made items brought to camp), various firelighting methods, water procurement and treatment, useful plants, natural navigation and emergency signalling. 

This camp will be conducted at Wondalga Scout Camp (near Tumut/ Adelong) and there are natural hazards at the site. It is also known to be very cold so it is important to be suitably prepared for cold and wet conditions.

Any groups having youth members attending are also required to have a registered adult (current leader or adult helper) attending to help cover two adults present and suitable supervision for the activity.

Please see the attached equipment participant equipment list in documents for information about what you will need to bring.

The activity will be led by Simon Smith "Hawk" (Scout Leader from 1st Tumut)