2nd Adventure Camp for BGA Teens

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th of June

Torrão / Alentejo / Portugal

“Thank you all so much for this enlightening experience for our boys, they loved every moment of this special weekend Thank you also for sharing with us some of those beautiful moments too. We also hope to see you again! Lots of love to you all! ”
PARENT

This course is conducted entirely outdoors in an expedition style camp. Our mission is to
connect the participants to nature. We teach common survival/bushcraft skills how to survive in nature and use what nature is providing.
Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on using natural resources sparingly, taking only what you need. While many bushcraft skills have an impact on the local environment, we encourage thoughtfulness in harvesting materials.
There is a covered teaching area that also serves as a common area for breaks, as well as an outdoor kitchen where meals are prepared and food is served.

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ACTIVITIES we offer (depending on weather etc.)

Building a debris hut to provide shelter from the elements
Building of firepits
Wilderness fishing methods
Preperation of fish to cook
Traps and trapping
Water (collecting, filtering, purifying)
Plants and tree identification
Plants and trees for food and medicine
Primitive fire making
Urban fire making

Orientation (building a compass, reading maps)
Keys of survival in nature
Survival pottery with clay
Natural cordage / knots
Making of simple storage aids from natural materials
Introduction to weaving on an ancient wooden floor loom
Tablet weaving
Botanical printing
Yoga and mindfulness

FOOD

All food is provided but much of the preparation and cooking will be done by you and your
fellow participants. If you have any allergies, food intolerances or other dietary requirements,
please make sure you include this information while booking. Of course, the food will be
prepared under the guidance of our team.

WHAT YOU NEED

tent
sleeping bag, sleeping mat with a temperature class suitable for the time of year
your own dishes (plate, cutlery, cup, waterbottle)
shoes and clothes for the outdoors
swimming clothes
sun protection (hat, suncream)
fishing gear (who has a fishing rod can bring it, otherwise we build our own)
torch, lamp
natural soap to shower, towel

GOOD TO KNOW

Insurance:
We have an insurance for „acidentes pessoais“. Therefore we need following data of the
participants 2 weeks before the camp takes place.
Surname, Name, Date of Birth, NIF

What it includes:
site for tents/shelters + all meals + fresh water + fruits throughout the day + materials for seminars/workshops + luggage transfer on our land + morning wake-up call from wildlife + inner relaxation + closeness to nature + lots of fun

Transportation:
Transportation from Cascais to our place organized from BGA for €50.- per seat (7 seats). Bookable in the registration form.
All the other transportation has to be done privat.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Dominik
Survival and Outdoor Trainer. Bow Builder. Olive farmer.
Originally from Austria. Is now giving courses for kids, teens and adults on how nature can provide for you.
Loves spending time outdoors and learning new skills

Isabel
Hand Weaver. Yoga teacher. Herbalist. Olive farmer.
Also from Austria. Is handweaving on old looms, teaches yoga to course participants and loves spending time in nature.

“I’ve been really positively surprised, Lindsay was very nervous upfront as she didn’t know anyone and struggles with English conversations sometimes but she really had a good time, was very proud she caught fish and got compliments on her knife skills etc. She’s looking forward to meet some of the group again for the winterfestival next month.”