Bushcraft relates to a set of practical skills for surviving and thriving in the wild. Bushcraft skills allow one to be self-sufficient in nature and craft items in the wild for survival purposes. Many of these are techniques are rooted in traditional knowledge passed down through generations across cultures. In these courses in Prospect Park, kids aged 6-10 will learn to:

Identify key edible plants
Harvest water from trees and plants
Filter and purify water
Start a fire safely
Make basic tools (cordage, containers, cutting tools and more)
Construct traps, snares and fishing tools
Make various types of shelters for different seasons