Have you ever wondered what life would have been like before the invention of Electricity, Television, or even Matches?

Or have you ever considered the possibility of finding yourself trapped in a wilderness environment without the modern technology we all take for granted? Could you survive?

We believe in the Scout motto “Be prepared”, and the best form of preparation is the accumulation of knowledge. Learning to live comfortably in the outdoors does not require supernatural abilities, but a practical understanding of the basic principles and techniques that will enable you to adapt confidently to any environment.

Dryad Bushcraft offers a range of specialised Bushcraft and Survival Courses that have been designed to teach the skills and techniques of Bushcraft in a safe and enjoyable way.

1. Survival and Bushcraft Courses
2. Group Bookings and Survival Courses
3. Teambuilding
4. Full list of Courses
5. Course Schedule 2006
6. Course Schedule 2007

Our courses have been designed to cover the fundamental skills of Bushcraft, including.

Most of our courses are based on the Gower Peninsular in South Wales. Gower was Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It’s unique range of terrain and scenery makes it an ideal location for the pursuit of Bushcraft and other outdoor pursuits. The Coastline in the South supports Sandy beaches and rugged Limestone Cliffs, and the North is largely composed of Dune systems and Salt Marshes. In between there are areas of Heath and Woodland that support a range of Flora and Fauna to rival anywhere in the UK.

Survival and Bushcraft Courses

Our courses range from the 1 day introduction to Bushcraft, through to expeditions of several weeks. The courses are structured according to the priorities of survival under specific situations.
Bushcraft is not a spectator sport. The emphasis is on realistic practical experience, and our skilled instructors will be on hand to assist you every step of the way.

We also offer a range of specialised courses and workshops covering subjects such as Fire Lighting, Wilderness Gourmet, Fungi Forage, Primitive and Modern Traps and Tracking Techniques, Bow Making, Traditional Country Crafts, Disaster Preparedness and many other subjects.

Other courses we run include the Gower Castaway Experience, a realistic shipwreck scenario starting with a high speed boat ride around the south Gower coast, and the Prehistoric Gower course that incorporates practical archaeology with visits to stone age sites.

These courses are run throughout the year and a full schedule of courses is available on our website.

Group Bookings and Survival Courses

Dryad has organised many courses for Schools and Colleges, as well as Youth organisations and Scout groups. All of our Survival and Bushcraft courses can be made available for Group bookings provided that we have sufficient notice. We have extensive experience of working with people from all walks of life, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties. Some of our course locations are wheelchair accessible, and we will do everything possible to ensure that every participant has a full and rewarding experience. All of our courses can be customised to incorporate specific subjects and activities such as Archery, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Rock Hopping, Surfing and guided walks.

Please contact us for further details. Group discount available.

Teambuilding

Our Scenario based courses are the perfect way to get the best out of your team.
Bushcraft and Survival training are multidimensional activities that allow every member of your group to participate in a constructive and worthwhile way regardless of age or physical ability.
As well as being a great tool for building a strong cohesive team Bushcraft also benefits people on an individual level, with increased confidence, self reliance, and interpersonal skills.

We have found that the most effective methods of developing a cohesive team are often the most simple. Objectives such as fire-lighting and shelter building achieve tangible results, and create a sense of unity within a group of people in ways that could not be achieved through traditional teambuilding activities. It can also bring out personal qualities and attributes that may not be apparent within a normal working environment.

Our Teambuilding courses are designed to be fun as well as informative, and our experienced instructors will be on hand throughout the course to help your team get the most out of the experience. There are no sergeant major types working for us, and all our staff are friendly and helpful.

We are always discovering new locations and ideas for teambuilding courses and are very happy to design a course to meet your specific criteria.

We are also happy to arrange Hotel accommodation, catering and conference facilities if required.

Please contact us for further information about our corporate packages.