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    Bushcraft at Orchard Therapeutic Farm

    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.


    Next steps

    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.