WILDSKILLS - Youth Overnight Survival Camp
Event description
Here it is! WILDSKILLS. Rewild's first Overnight survival camp for youth.
Nestled in the heart of the Tweed Valley's lush landscapes, this overnight camp offers an immersive experience designed specifically for youth aged between 10-15 yrs seeking excitement, adventure, and a true connection to the outdoors.
Wildskills is suitable for all youth who are keen to learn about survival skills and for those who want some adventure in their life.
Whether you've been to a Rewild school holiday program before or not this experience will be sure to further your skills and knowledge of the outdoors.
It's not just about acquiring new skills, it's about deepening the connection with nature and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Under the guidance of Rewild staff you'll learn essential survival techniques required to get you comfortably and safely through the night.
The priority of the first day is to construct our basecamp and source our basic needs of Shelter, Water, Food and Fire.
Our drinking water will be sourced from the upper Tweed river, so we'll need to learn how to safely collect and purify the water using various methods of treatment and filtration devices.
Camping without a Fire is not an option. We need fire to cook our food, boil water, provide light and to sit around and share stories throughout the evening, but...there's no matches or lighters in sight so we'll practice using more traditional methods of creating fire.
Food will be provided, all cooking will take place on the fire and is sure to include some camp fire favourites (all dietary requirements catered for) Throughout the camp we'll be learning about some locally growing wild edibles (did someone say Bunya nuts? YUM)
Once our camp is established there's plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the experience, practice our bushcraft skills, swim in the river, track animals and create memories.
After dark we'll embark on a night walk and discover the magic of the forest at night while learning about nocturnal wildlife.
Entwined throughout Wildskills will be a selection of fun games and activities that help foster a sense of connection to the local environment.
17th/18th July
Ages 10-15 yrs
COST
Early bird $330 + booking fee (book before 17th June)
Regular $380 + booking fee
*Limited positions available. Bookings are essential.
Drop off at 8.45am 17th July and pick up at 3pm 18th July
Where:
Tweed Valley
3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur, NSW
What to bring?
At Rewild we love to embrace nature in all it's beauty so we operate in all but the most extreme weather.
We'll provide all the materials required for cooking, building of shelters, including tarp for cover, ground sheet, sleeping mats (2 participants per shelter) And we'll have some tents on site encase participants require a little more protection from the elements.
Sleeping bag (the warmer the better)
Warm clothing
Beanie
Raincoat
Backpack/bag containing all equipment as we'll need to walk 500m to our campsite
Headtorch or Torch and batteries
Comfortable shoes for walking in rough terrain
Water bottle
Toothbrush, toiletries etc
lunch and morning tea for the 1st day (we provide dinner, breakfast, day 2 lunch and snacks)
swimmers and towel
any required medication eg Ventolin
If you're unsure about any required equipment feel free to reach out for assistance.
Our Instructors
We'll have both a male and female Instructor onsite at all times during WILDSKILLS.
Scott is a qualified Outdoor Recreation Instructor, passionate adventurer and adventure sports enthusiast.
He holds current Wilderness first aid qualifications and has 19 years experience working in the Outdoor Education industry.
All staff have current Working with children checks and first aid certificates.
Rewild activities are covered by public liability insurance.
Zippay and Afterpay avaliable
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