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Welcome to
OUTDOOR VENTURES4U
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.
About
OUTDOOR VENTURES 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 elements of the course can be incorporated into the above with additional costs for Certificate and booklet.
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
18-19th 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
Paddlesport safety and rescue course. (formerly FSRT)
Please contact for dates and prices
PADDLESPORT INSTRUCTOR AWARD
Please contact for dates and prices
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OPEN 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 members / 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
Upcoming Events
Various dates and timesBIRMINGHAM / BROMSGROVEVarious dates and timesBIRMINGHAM / BROMSGROVE, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove
9.30 - 5PMBirmingham / Bromsgrove9.30 - 5PMBirmingham / Bromsgrove, Birmingham, UK / Bromsgrove9.30 - 5PMBirmingham / Bromsgrove, Birmingham, UK / BromsgroveTRY A BUSHCRAFT DAY WHEREBY YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO SET UP A TARP, GET A FIRE GOING USING NATURAL MATERIALS, MAKE TENT PEGS, SET A POT HANGER SYSTEM, CREATE SOME NATURAL CORDAGE ETC. THIS COURSE CAN BE TAILORED TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slotsAckers Adventure10am - 1pm -- 2pm-5pm time slotsAckers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
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Time is TBDBromsgroveTime is TBDBromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UKTime is TBDBromsgrove, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove B61 7ER, UKDo you know the difference between an Indian stroke and a Knifed J or a Reverse J to a Compound backwater, if not then this course is for you. Two days looking at various traditional strokes in Open canoe, one day on static water , one day on a river.
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ALL courses commence at 9am and finish 5pmAckers Adventure - BirminghamALL courses commence at 9am and finish 5pmAckers Adventure - Birmingham, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UK
Time is TBDBirminghamTime is TBDBirmingham, C/o Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UKTime is TBDBirmingham, C/o Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Rd, Birmingham B11 2PY, UKTHIS PAEDIACTRIC FIRST AID COURSE CAN BE ONE OR TWO DAYS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL REQUIRED THE COURSE WILL COVER ALL ASPECTS OF FIRST AID IN A PAEDIACTRIC SCENARIO AND IDEAL FOR THOSE WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND INFANTS IE FOREST SCHOOL PRACTIONERS / TEACHERS ETC
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.
07985 755 496
