At Orchard Therapeutic Farm, bushcraft offers learners hands-on experience in survival skills, environmental awareness, and self-sufficiency, all within a safe, outdoor setting that builds confidence, resilience, and readiness for life beyond OTF.
What we offer
A safe, supportive, and nature-based learning environment.
A broad, differentiated bushcraft curriculum tailored to individual needs and interests.
Practical skills in survival, shelter-building, fire-lighting, tool use, and environmental stewardship.
Activities that follow seasonal changes and natural cycles.
Real-life, purposeful bushcraft scenarios to embed learning.
Opportunities to take part in displays and demonstrations at external events.
Integration of maths, English, ICT, health and safety, and employability skills into every session.
Regular assessment to track and celebrate individual progress.
Why choose Bushcraft at Orchard Therapeutic Farm?
A unique combination of vocational and therapeutic learning.
Guidance from experienced outdoor survival experts.
Focus on resilience, independence, and connection to the natural world.
Skills that are directly applicable to outdoor, environmental, and land-based industries.
A curriculum designed to nurture physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and transferable skills for future education or employment.
Come and explore the wild side of learning at OTF. Contact our team to arrange a visit, discuss your needs, and see how bushcraft can inspire the next stage of your learning journey.