Foundations of Bushcraft – Full-Day Survival Workshop
In the shadow of the pines and beneath the open sky, you will walk the path of the ancestors. This 6–8 hour workshop is not for the idle wanderer—it is for those who already carry the basics of bushcraft and seek to sharpen their edge against real challenges. If you are new to the ways of the wild, begin with our 2-Hour Introduction to Bushcraft before stepping into this demanding day.
Why Take This Course
The Foundations Of Bushcraft course forces you to apply skills under real stress. Secondly, you will work in a small group that ensures hands-on coaching. Finally, you will leave with the confidence to face the unknown, guided by the knowledge that your kit, your mind, and your hands are ready.
Tarp Shelter
Fire Starting with Ferro Rod
Start With the Skill Check
First, your instructor will spend an hour testing your current skills. This ensures the day is shaped to your abilities. From the start, you will be moving, thinking, and adapting—just as the forest demands.
Skills You Will Forge
Tarp setup and fire lay for swift, weather-proof shelter
Knife safety and controlled, efficient cutting techniques
Natural navigation using sun, stars, and landforms
Staying found and the psychology of the lost
The Rule of 3s to order your priorities
The 10 Cs of survivability and using your 10 C bag
As the day unfolds, your instructor will spring unexpected challenges—simulating the pressure and unpredictability of real-world survival.
The 10 Cs: Your Tools of Readiness
You must arrive with all 10 Cs in your pack and know their use:
Cutting tool
Combustion device
Container (metal)
Cordage
Cover (tarp/shelter)
Candlelight (headlamp)
Cotton bandana
Compass
Cargo tape
Canvas or nylon pack
Without these, the course will be more difficult—just as the wild shows no mercy to the unprepared.
You are required to have and understand all 10C survival tools with you for this workshop
Failure to have and understand all the items will make the workshop significantly more difficult.
Book Now! Classes are strictly limited to 10 people per class!
By Reservation Only
Length: 6–8 hours
Ages: 14–60+
Season: All year, all weather
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Group size: Max 10 participants
Tuition: $120 per person
Location: Barefoot Bushcraft, Fonthill, Ontario
10Cs of Survival
Creating shavings
Start With the Skill Check
First, your instructor will spend an hour testing your current skills. This ensures the day is shaped to your abilities. From the start, you will be moving, thinking, and adapting—just as the forest demands.
What to Bring
In addition to your 10 Cs, carry:
Weather-ready clothing and sturdy layers
Lunch, snacks, and water
Notebook and pencil
*subject to availability*
*prices subject to change without notice*
Our Service Area in Ontario: Dunnville, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Hamilton, Lincoln, Merriton, Niagara Region, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Stony Creek, Stromness, Thorold, Wainfleet Welland, West Lincoln