Explorers Club

(Price Shown – Covers all sessions and equipment, per person for the year inclusive)

**High Lodge Parking not included in the price**

**Parking Options are**

1. £35 – One off additional flat fee payable to High Lodge
   • Provides specific parking for the 9 session dates listed, parking at any other time is not included. (terms & conditions apply, available on request)
2. £64 – One off additional flat fee payable to High Lodge (Recommended)
   • Provides a High Lodge Membershipfor the year
   • There are many Local & National offers & discounts available for the life of the pass. If you plan to visit High Lodge through the year, this will more than pay for itself.

The Explorers Club is designed to build on the skills gained in the Junior Explorers Club. Further encouraging the awareness, education & development of Bushcraft, Survival & Wilderness Living skills, throughout the seasons.

This club is specifically for those who have demonstrated competency, as a Junior Explorer, or by special invitation.

Recommended age – 10yrs upward, with a participating adult. This club is designed to provide a parent child bonding platform with common experiences shared – see accompanying adult charges. Non-participating adults will only be able to assist their child where need be, rather than actively participate in the sessions.

There will be plenty of time to refine & hone a variety of basic wilderness living skills, in a friendly & welcoming environment.

All you need is suitable clothing for the season, a water bottle, & a willingness to learn – All equipment is provided for the duration.

Topics covered throughout the sessions in no particular order:

• Fire Lighting Techniques – Initial Recap, followed by the production of your own fire bow drill set over the sessions!
• Natural Cordage – Initial Recap, followed by the production of a useful length of cordage – target 20 metres or more over the sessions!
• Making Pine Pitch
• Cutting Safety & Techniques – Initial Recap, followed by the production of 3 items through the sessions, which you get to take home!
  • Simple Butter Knife
  • Spoon
  • Production of a “Try stick”

* Please advise of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

**Option for an additional overnight weekend (TBC), where we will spend the weekend:

• Learning how to prepare Rabbit for eating and use.
• Rabbit Skin Tanning
• Making Jerky
• Sleeping in the forest under a tarp
• Managing the camp fire

Pricing guide

• £150 per child for the year (assisting adults need not pay) 
• £50 per actively participating Adult for the year
• £50 per participant for the additional Explorer Weekend – minimum numbers required