Big Hat Bushcamp School Bushcraft Courses Surrey

The aim of Big Hat Bushcamp is to give school groups and children the ultimate bushcraft experience and leave all who visit the Bushcamp with the knowledge and confidence to safely enjoy the outdoors.

All of our activities are designed to promote personal development, teamwork and leadership, as well as inspire an enduring passion for fresh air and the great outdoors.

Through activities such as matchless firelighting, campfire cooking, shelter building, archery, navigation, wilderness first aid and traditional bushcraft skills, groups at Big Hat Bushcamp discover for themselves how to leave behind the clamour of the 21st century.

Amidst the beautiful woodlands of historic Runnymede in North Surrey, we run courses, year round, and for those who wish to immerse themselves in the outdoors, an overnight stay is always an option.

Give a child a fish… they’ll ask you why you just gave them a fish. Teach them to cook a meal over a campfire… suddenly the outdoors is a place you go to live well. We teach practical and highly rewarding outdoor skills that our young visitors immediately get to put into practice, to learn how to look after themselves away from home and fully appreciate what our green spaces have to offer.

All of our course programmes are tailored to the requirements of the visiting groups, from a wide selection of activities. Most groups opt for firm favourites, such as matchless firelighting, campfire cooking, and shelter building. Groups staying overnight are encouraged to make use of our basha shelters and hammocks, and perhaps partake in an after-dark stalking game.

Most group are of 15 to 60 young people, but smaller groups are always welcome, as are groups of up to 2 to 120 (plus staff).

We adhere to the policies of our visiting groups.

Chief instructor is Ian Brember.

Email: ian@bighatbushcamp.co.uk

Cost is from £18 per head for half day courses, £30-£40 for full day, £15-£25 for overnight camping (ie £45 – £65 per 24 hours). This covers food and equipment, and accompanying adults go free.

Just suitable outdoor clothing.

There will always be a First Aider onsite.

Mostly trees and picnic benches. We have a sawdust toilet, and a jungle shower can easily be arranged for those willing to brave it.

We have hammocks and tarps, tents, and fire pits, plenty of water, and a piano.

The site has limited facilities for people with disabilities; please call to discuss.

We run all year round.