team buildingWO O D L A N D E R B U S H C R A F T
at Hoburne Bashley, New Forest
• Corporate • Christmas • Bushcraft
• Functions • Events • Children’s parties
Woodlander offers a range of original corporate development
courses which are highly enjoyable yet challenging and educational.
In our experience Bushcraft and Survival based team building
courses offer far more potential for expressing individual creativity
than traditional team building workshops.
We have formulated our courses to bring out the very best in
individual team members by allowing them to develop their self
confidence through creative expression and group participation.
Our scenario based activities requires team work and creative
thinking. We encourage all participants to “think outside the box”
when dealing with a survival situation.
Our scenarios have been designed to make full use of attributes
such as problem solving, memory, communication, imagination,
delegation and prioritisation. We have lots of different themes on
tried and tested formulas - we give you the instruction, the materials
and the aim - they sound simple but you have to make it work.
The teams are required to pass a series of challenges such as
building a shelter, lighting a fire, cooking a meal etc. There is also
a fun night time activity if you wish to include this. Our courses are
designed to be fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages
and abilities.
woodlanderW E LCO M E TO
bushcraft
Paul Brockman - Woodland Manager
A fully qualified NCFE Level 3 Bushcraft Instructor, Paul has lived
in the New Forest all his life and is qualified in Sustainable Woodland
Management Level 3, where he was trained by Ben Law from
Grand Designs!
Paul has also worked as a Volunteer New Forest Ranger on many
local conservation projects. He has more than 20 years’ experience
of working with young people, supporting them into employment
or further training, and runs corporate team building and woodland
courses for the local community.
With Paul’s help, Hoburne Bashley run a local community support
program in nature education for local schools. Paul also attends
shows exhibiting his carvings and natural produce made from
forest ingredients.
Simon Hemsley - Assistant Woodland Manager
Simon has 20 years’ experience and training in outdoor education,
behaviour management, risk assessment and working with special
needs. He also knows how to tell a fantastic story, be sure not to
miss him as Jack o’ the Green.
the teamM E E T
Paul Brockman. Simon Hemsley.
Day 1 – Bushcraft – Plane crash
Times Activity Delivery
10.00amPriorities of fire, shelter,
water and food.Q&A.
10.15am Methods of making fire.Practical and
demonstration.
11.00amNatural and man made tinder
and feather sticks.
Practical and
demonstration.
11.45am Different fire lays.Practical and
demonstration.
12 noon Lunch time.
12.30pmGather and maintain fire
using a fire method.Group Task.
1.15pm Different pot holders.Practical and
demonstration.
1.30pmHarvest materials to make a
pot holder of their choice.Group Task.
2.30pm Tea break.
2.45pm
Water – indicators, purifying
water, millbank bags, waterborne
diseases etc...
Q&A.
3.00pmCollect water, tripod
and purify water.Group Task.
4.00pm Group feedback & finish.
8.00pm -
9.30pm
(optional)
Night time fun activity
using the senses, camouflage
and environment.
Group Task.
Half Day – Based on a plane crash scenario
Challenge 1:Blindfolded, teams will need to follow a trail of rope
that leads you through various obstacles.
Challenge 2:
The objective is to locate a box that has several
items inside of which the teams would need to
decide on which items they feel would be useful
in a survival situation.
Challenge 3:
Teams need to build a survival shelter to house
all of them and be comfortable and these
shelters will be tested.
Challenge 4:
Is to forage, build and maintain a fire in order to
boil water, make tea and roast marshmallows
over their fire.
availableCO U R S ES
Half Day – Based on a plane crash scenario
One Day – Bushcraft – Plane Crash
Two Day – Bush Craft
Three Day – Craft Day & Tracking
Available as one day, two days or three days and also
the option to include a fun night time activity.
Day 2 – Bushcraft
Times Activity Delivery
10.00am Examples of natural shelters. Q&A.
10.30am Examples of man made shelters. Q&A.
11.00amSafety issues and where you
site your shelter.Q&A.
11.15am Gather materials to make a shelter. Group Task.
12.30pm Lunch time.
1.00pm Review shelters. Q&A.
1.30pm Bannock bread.Practical and
demonstration.
2.00pm
Split into groups to build a fire,
make Bannock, harvest bannock
rods and have a cup of tea.
Group Task.
3.30pmFinish – clear away fires etc...
and tidy area with review.Q&A.
Day 3 – Bushcraft – Craft day and tracking
Times Activity Delivery
10.00amHunting tools – Atlatl +
examples + safe tool use.
Q&A +
demonstration.
10.30amHarvest materials –
nettle cordage, hazel, feathers.Group Task.
11.00am Craft Atlatl and spear. Practical.
12 noon Test Atlatl and spear. Group Task.
12.30pm Lunch time.
1.00pm
Tracking – using the senses-
piggyback task, water pistol,
blind fold task – mimic animals.
Practical &
demonstration.
2.30pm Man tracking.
Practical and
demonstration
+ group task.
3.30pm Atlatl spear throwing competition. Group Task.
4.00pmFinish – clear away fires etc...
and tidy area with review.Q&A.
Clothing
Sensible outdoor clothing is essential for all of our courses and
we recommend that you bring clothes that dry quickly.
You will need a hat (also one to sleep in if cold), a waterproof
and windproof jacket, a couple of wool jumpers or fleeces* and a
selection of long/short sleeved t-shirts. In colder weather it is better
to wear lots of layers of natural materials rather than really thick
jumpers. For trousers, do not wear jeans as these are slow to dry,
but workwear/combat trousers are ideal. Hiking/walking boots are
essential as they have good grip on all terrains and you may also
prefer to bring some Wellington boots if it is wet. Depending on the
weather, we also recommend that you bring thermal underwear,
several changes of socks and we recommend a spare pair of
trainers to give your feet a rest.
Please bring
A camp chair or piece of foam (unless you prefer tree stumps!)
and some snacks. Relevant reference or field guides so
you can add your own notes for plants, animals and insects.
Camera/batteries (please note: there is nowhere to plug
in chargers!) and a pair of binoculars.
Other
Please do not bring your own knives or any other cutting tools
as you will be loaned appropriate equipment when necessary.
At no times should an axe be brought or used without prior
confirmation from our staff.
*Wool is better than nylon fleece material as this can melt
when touched by sparks.
informationA D D I T I O N A L
Hoburne Bashley, Bashley, Sway Road, New Milton,
Hampshire, BH25 5QR Sat Nav: BH25 5QS
Tel: 01425 612340 Email: [email protected]
• Corporate • Christmas • Bushcraft
• Functions • Events • Children’s parties
Course cancellation and variation
We will always endeavour to stay as close to the course programme
as possible and will only cancel or change a course should the
natural world throw something unexpected our way.
This usually means severe weather, some deviation in this respect
can be beneficial to learning and we would only consider cancelling
a course should the conditions compromise safety.
If you are considering in holding a team
building course we are always happy
to show you around with no obligation
and to discuss ideas for your event.