Half-Term Forest School Camp & Level 1 Qualification (Ages 14–17)

This October Half-Term, we are combining our well-known outdoor programme with the ITC First Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles.

Participants will spend five days outdoors developing practical skills while working towards an internationally recognised qualification. The week follows the Forest School ethos of learning through practical, hands-on experiences in nature.

Why it matters

When starting high school, college, or your first job, having an accredited qualification demonstrates initiative and commitment beyond the classroom.

This camp develops the practical and transferable skills that employers and education providers value, including:

Problem-solving
Risk assessment
Teamwork
Communication
Leadership
Confidence and independence

What you will learn

Fire lighting and fire safety
Safe tool use
Shelter building
Knot tying
Woodland ecology
Foraging awareness
Navigation
Practical woodland activities
Forest School principles and ethos

This course is for you if:

You enjoy being outdoors and want to develop practical skills.
You want a recognised qualification that strengthens your CV or personal statement.
You are considering a future in outdoor education, conservation, youth work or environmental science.
You want to spend your half-term learning useful, practical skills.

The Trainer

The course will be delivered by Jose Gomez, our Forest School & Outdoor Trainer.

Jose has extensive experience delivering Forest School programmes in both the UK and Spain and holds a Level 4 Forest School Trainer qualification. He specialises in training both young people and adults in outdoor learning, bushcraft skills and Forest School practice.