Welcome to
OUTDOORVENTURES4U

OFFERING BUSHCRAFT - FIRST AID - CANOE COACHING, SAFETY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS.

All courses run by myself : British Canoeing level 4 canoe / kayak coach - First Aid trainer / assessor

IOL Bushcraft competency award assessed / D of E assessor.

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About
OUTDOORVENTURES 4U

I set up OUTDOORVENTURES4U after being made redundant from an Outdoor Activity Centre in 2020 after 35 years of service, so plenty of experience in a range of activities such as Canoeing, climbing, archery, team building and development etc.

OUTDOORVENTURES4U mainly offers First Aid and Bushcraft related courses to groups, individuals and parties

Also available Canoe coaching, Leadership and Safety awards offered by Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing).

Please contact: Outdoorventures4U@icloud.com for further information on our courses.

COURSES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, PARTIES
scouts - guides - D of E etc

OUTDOORVENTURES4U offer a range of FIRST AID courses suitable for NGB's sport and work related, all courses are recognised and certificated.

OUTDOORVENTURES4U also offer a range of BUSHCRAFT courses for groups, individuals and parties etc.
Courses range from shelter building, firelighting, knives and notches etc

OUTDOORVENTURES4U also offer Paddle UK Safety and Coaching Courses.

Range of Courses offered.

Here’s What We Can Provide

OUTDOORVENTURES4U have the following courses available.

Various dates available or just ask when the next course is.

First Aid

Outdoor First Aid two day Units 1 & 2 - £135pp

Note: The Paediatric course can be incorporated into the above with additional costs for Certificate and booklet. (currently £15.00)

Emergency Outdoor First aid Unit 1 - one day £90pp

EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) one day -£90pp

FAW (First aid at work) - three day - £180pp

FAW Re qual - two day -£135.00pp

Student First aid - 3 hours - £45 (min of 4)pp

Basic Life Support course Level 2 - 3 hours £45.00 (min of 4)pp

Paediatric First Aid one / two day £90 / £135pp

All courses include certificate and booklet

Group rates can be negotiated

Dates and venues can be arranged to suit groups etc

What is First Aid?

First aid is the immediate treatment of a casualty prior to more experienced help arriving and taking over.
Our courses run through scenarios and possibilities that will help you become more confident and ready to deal with first aid whatever situation you may be in.

Customer Comments -
A great course which gave me the confidence to perform First Aid on others when needed.
Dave is a great tutor who runs the course at a pace to suit the candidates,
fully recommended.
Lauren G

Candidate Comments

BUSHCRAFT COURSES

Bushcraft by canoe and simulated wilderness tripping - 4-5 hours. £75
(see below)
Knives and notches 3 hours - £50pp (min of 2)
Firelighting 3 hours - £50pp (min of 2)
Bushcraft day 6 hours - £95pp (min of 2)
Costings are per person.
Group rates can be negotiated.

What is Bushcraft ?

Bushcraft is having the knowledge to be able to use natural materials to live comfortably.
In Bushcraft there are no set ways of achieving an outcome, what works in one situation may not work in another therefore there is no set way of doing things, meaning lots of different ways will produce the end result.
Our courses show various ways to get this end result then it is upto you to choose the best for you, whether that is setting up a tarp, lighting a fire or carving a tent peg.
Bushcraft by canoe courses offer the chance to paddle an Open Canoe and look at the options for setting up an overnight camp, how to prepare a fire, set up pot hanger systems and get that ever important brew on the boil - plus much more.

A member of The Institute for Outdoor Learning
Bushcraft Professional Practice Group

Customer Comments -
A fantastic day covering aspects of Wilderness canoe tripping and Bushcraft that gave me the confidence to go out on my own knowing that I could start a fire, set up a shelter and be at one with the world.
Brilliant day with lots of newly learnt skills.
Lee D.

FAQS

Below are a selection of frequently asked questions.
If you have a question that is not listed below then please contact me and I will be happy to answer them.

Bushcraft, First aid & Canoe coaching / Safety courses

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This depends on the course you choose.
If it is First aid then the course will cover all aspects of first aid that you may come across in your line of work or everyday life, the course will give you the confidence to administer first aid knowing that your intervention my help to save a life.

DO I NEED MY OWN EQUIPMENT?

For First Aid and Bushcraft courses all equipment will be supplied, we do ask that you wear suitable clothing for the course and details of this will be sent on a confirmed booking.
Those booking onto either Canoe courses or Bushcraft by canoe courses would need there own boats, paddles, buoyancy aids etc, however there may be an option to hire these items at an additional cost.

This would depend on the venue being used, please email for options.

WHAT AGE DO I NEED TO BE?

Courses can be arranged for groups of all ages although Bushcraft courses that involve the use of sharp tools etc would require a responsible adult to accompany each child.
Further details can be discussed prior to making a booking.

WHAT IF THE COURSE IS CANCELLED?

Terms and conditions will be sent out with a booking form explaining cancellation details.

DO I NEED TO BE IN A GROUP?

This depends on the course.
First Aid courses can be booked as individuals or as a group at the stated venue or a venue of your own choice.
Bushcraft courses can be booked as individuals, groups, parties, families etc.
Canoe courses may differ slightly depending on the type of course.

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE COURSE IN FULL?

A 50% deposit is required on booking either by BACS or cheque.
The full amount will be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the course date.

WHAT ARE THE BOOKING Ts & Cs?

Cancellation terms are:
More than 4 weeks 100% refund
Less than 4 weeks 50% refund
Less than 2 weeks 25% refund
Less than 1 week 0% refund
A polite reminder will be sent to you a couple of weeks prior to the course date, any payments not received will assume that the course is no longer required and the above charges will apply.

CAN COURSES BE BOOKED ON DIFFERENT DATES?

If you would like a bespoke course specific for you or your team then course dates can be arranged, venues may change depending on availability or if you have your own training / meeting room then this may be an option which will also reduce costs etc.

COURSE DATES
2025
at a glance

TWO DAY OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE

22-23rd Feb

5-6th April

5-6thJuly

19-20th July

6-7th Sept

8-9th Nov

Other dates by arrangement.

All other First aid courses including

Student First Aid, FAW, EFAW,

BUSHCRAFT DAY COURSE By arrangement

KNIVES & NOTCHES - By arrangement

FIRELIGHTING - By arrangement

PSRC (Paddlesport safety and rescue course - formerly FSRT)

£80.00pp excluding assessment fee

Please contact for dates

PADDLESPORT INSTRUCTOR AWARD

£180.00 pp excluding regsitration fee (payable to Paddle UK)

Please contact for dates

sOPEN CANOE SKILLS COURSE By Arrangement

Day 1 £90.00 pp

Day 2 £90.00 pp

Combined £130.00 pp

Please note: Any costs quoted do not include governing body membership / registration or assessment fees etc.

21st SEPTEMBER 2025

The Dave Perry Memorial canoe Paddle on the River Severn

free to all paddlers - must have own equipment and be self sufficient.

All paddlers should be BC members or purchase a one day event membership from BC

Get in Touch

OUTDOOR VENTURES 4U is committed to exceeding your needs. Questions, comments or special requests? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

E: outdoorventures4u@icloud.com

07985 755 496

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COURSES AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, PARTIES scouts - guides - D of E etc