Sapper Survival School

Fire: As an introduction, I wont talk about the historical significance of fire, or it's application throughout Bushcraft and Survival. That will come later. I will talk of it's relevance as a human, a serving Soldier and a Veteran. For us, the fire holds other meanings and reflections. Ask any Soldier about 'Hexy TV' and they will follow with tales of hardship, commerarderie and humour. As the fire draws you in, the past is brought forward and future potentials are revealed. I would much rather stare into the flame, than at a TV. When shared as a community, the common bond it creates, will inspire the sharing of truths, secrets, fears and aspirations, quicker than any other scenario I know of. Listen to the flame 🔥🙏

The 'Priorities of Survival' are a hand rail YOU may follow should the worst happen, and YOU find yourself isolated in a wilderness, survival situation. What the situation is, will depend on your environment, level of training and your mental and physical preparedness. The order will change as quickly as the situation does. Each, in and of itself is a huge subject which you could dedicate a lifetime to perfecting. A Sapper, must have a working understanding of each to operate, complimented by an understanding of field engineering, physics and soldering skills. As this page grows, I hope to educate and inspire you to pursue your own adventures.

A Sapper needs to be versatile, to adapt and over come adversity. This applies equally to Survival. We cannot just rely on tried and tested solutions, as they do not apply in every environment, whether that be in the garden, or on operations.

Here, I'm experimenting for the first time with flint, steel, tinder fungus and jute rope. Worked a charm!

From first strike, to ember and flame in 2 min 10 secs 💥🔥🏕️

Today was an absolute pleasure, representing the Defence, Survive / Evade / Resist / Extract (SERE) capability at the 'Ripon Weekend' military show. Loved meeting all of the new aspiring adventurers and survival enthusiasts. The edible insects provided by Eat Grub went down a storm! Much more to follow from Sapper Survival School 🪓 🔥

Our beginner course will introduce you to the 'Basics of Survival' so that you will be better prepared in the event you have to survive on your own in the wild.

It offers a range of useful skills that you can take away and practice to nurture your 'Survivors Mindset'.

Military Style Bushcraft Experience For Beginners - 1 Day Beginner Experience. Min age 14+

Choose either:
Saturday 12th April
Tuesday 15th April

This beginner course will introduce you to the basics of bushcraft, so that you will be better prepared in the event you have to survive on your own in the wild.

It offers a range of useful skills that you can take away and practice to nurture your 'Survivors Mindset'.

What to expect?

Working in pairs, you will receive training from professional military instructors in a fun, safe, and relaxed woodland environment.

The day will cover:

• Survival Equipment
• Building your Camp Site
• Useful knots
• Emergency shelters
• Fire

BOOKING ESSENTIAL 🔥

What is Bushcraft? 🌲

Bushcraft is the art of thriving in the wild using nature’s resources. It’s not just about survival—it’s about building skills, confidence, and a deeper connection with the outdoors. 🌿

Whether you’re camping, hiking, or exploring remote areas, bushcraft helps you:

✅ Build shelters from natural materials
✅ Start fires without matches
✅ Find and purify water safely
✅ Identify useful plants
✅ Use knives and tools effectively

Why Learn Bushcraft?

Because it’s more than just “survival.” It’s about self-reliance, problem-solving, and enjoying the simplicity of nature. You’ll feel empowered knowing you can handle unexpected situations with ease.

Ready to Begin?

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to learn outdoor skills, but I don’t know where to start,” this is your sign. 🌍

🔥 Follow for simple, step-by-step bushcraft tips designed for beginners.

Military Style Bushcraft Experience For Beginners - 1 Day Experience. Min age 14+

Choose either:
Saturday 12th April
Tuesday 15th April

This beginner course will introduce you to the 'Basics of Survival' so that you will be better prepared in the event you have to survive on your own in the wild.

It offers a range of useful skills that you can take away and practice to nurture your 'Survivors Mindset'.

What to expect?

Working in pairs, you will receive training from professional military instructors in a fun, safe, and relaxed woodland environment.

The day will cover:

• Survival Equipment
• Building your Camp Site
• Useful knots
• Emergency shelters
• Fire

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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The Survivor -

Military Style Beginner Bushcraft - 1 Day Experience.

This beginner course will introduce you to the 'Basics of Survival' so that you will be better prepared in the event you have to survive on your own in the wild.

Offering a range of useful skills that you can take away and practice, to nurture your 'Survivors Mindset'.

Working in pairs, you will receive training from professional military instructors in a fun, safe, and relaxed woodland environment.

'The Survivor' course is an educational, beginner, one-day experience for enthusiastic, novice survivalists, who are interested in learning new skills and want to see how the military prepares for isolation.

It offers an exciting introduction to bushcraft and survival skills, without having to rough it for real!

As you will be working in pairs this is the perfect experience for family groups, parent & child (14+), friends and colleagues to spend quality time outside, in nature, experiencing a new activity together.

The day will cover:

🔥Survival Equipment
🔥Building your Camp Site
🔥Useful knots
🔥Emergency shelters
🔥Fire & more

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Choose either:
Saturday 12th April
Tuesday 15th April

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