This document is a programme guide for the Bush Kiddz Bushcraft Ranger Programme, designed to teach young people essential bushcraft and outdoor living skills. It is aimed at educators, youth leaders, or parents running the programme.
This document is the Bush Kiddz Bushcraft Ranger Programme, a structured outdoor education guide for young people. It is designed for instructors and youth leaders to teach bushcraft skills, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and respect for nature.
The programme is built around six core skill areas, and this document covers the first three in detail. Module 1 focuses on fire, covering the history of fire, the fire triangle, and the STRIKE method for safe fire management. It includes learning outcomes, objectives, and attainment levels from foundation to advanced, with techniques like flint and steel, ferro rods, and bow drill.
Module 2 covers navigation, teaching cardinal points, natural indicators like the Sun and stars, compass use, pacing, and map-making. It includes practical challenges such as orienteering and treasure hunts, with progression from basic compass bearings to leading a team through a navigation course.
Module 3 is about camp craft, including shelter building with tarpaulins and natural materials, knots and lashings, and safe use of hand tools. It also covers survival priorities, heat-related conditions, and Leave No Trace principles, with activities like making tent pegs and pot hangers.
Each module is structured with learning outcomes, objectives, assessment criteria, and attainment levels, making it a complete teaching resource. The document also includes copyright and contact details for Bush Kiddz, based in East Staffordshire, England.