Table of Contents
Introduction 8
Section 1 Explore 15
1.1 Alphabet explorers 16
1.2 Hunt for mini-beasts 18
1.3 Climb a tree 26
1.4 Scavenger hunt (two ways) 29
Way 1 Scavenger hunting list 31
Way 2 Photographic memory hunt 32
1.5 Touching the trees-Is this my tree? 34
1.6 Camo hand 37
1.7 Spotting station 40
1.8 Stargazing 43
1.9 Night vision 47
1.10 Campfire stories 50
Section 2 Learn 53
2.1 Tree ID 54
2.2 Make a template for tying knots 58
2.3 Knot tying 62
2.4 Build a fairy village 69
2.5 Build a natural shelter 72
2.6 Build a tarp shelter 76
2.7 Read a compass 82
2.8 Make a bottle filter 85
2.9 Build a fire 90
2.10 Forest cooking 98
2.11 Track woodland creatures 102
2.12 Knife safety and skills 106
2.13 Keeping your knife sharp 112
2.14 Carving a butter knife 118
2.15 Foraging 122
Section 3 Make 125
3.1 Nature crown 126
3.2 Nature frame 128
3.3 Wilderness bracelets 131
3.4 Leaf printing (two ways) 133
Way 1 133
Way 2 134
3.5 Tree rubbing 137
3.6 Bug hotel 139
3.7 Christmas tree decoration 145
3.8 3D map making 147
3.9 Bow and arrows 151
3.10 Make a catapult 156
3.11 Make a rope swing 160
3.12 Mini-raft race 166
Section 4 Play 170
4.1 "One-Two-Three… Where Are You?" 171
4.2 Assault course 174
4.3 Camo challenge 178
4.4 Rock, paper, scissors: commando style 181
4.5 Trooper tail grab 184
4.6 Hide and seek: commando style 187
4.7 Horse chestnuts 190
4.8 Fox and hare 193
4.9 Napping bear 196
4.10 Twig towers 198
4.11 Ghost walk 200
Glossary 203
Useful Resources 204
