croatia Overseas adventures that immerse students in some of the world s most exciting natural environments.

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1 croatia Overseas adventures that immerse students in some of the world s most exciting natural environments.

2 Real Outdoor Adventures The Bushcraft Company is a leading provider of outdoor education, delivering real outdoor adventures to schools across the country. We have 8 centres in the UK, and offer a select range of Overseas Adventures for students aged With activities ranging from sea kayaking and trekking to traditional wild cooking and helping out on a local farm, this 7-day trip to Croatia s coast is a fantastic introduction to overseas adventures. Looking for something different? Choose your next adventure at Contents 03. The Coast, Croatia: An Overview 05. Trip Summary 07. Locations 09. Sample Itinerary 15. Food 17. Practicalities 19. Health & Safety 21. How To Book schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

3 From the colourful seaside town of Novigrad to the remote wilderness of the Velebit Mountains, this adventure is the perfect introduction to Croatia s vibrant coastal environment. The students will become fully immersed in the Croatian culture, helping out on Bobo s farm, choosing fresh fish from the local fishermen and cooking traditional Croatian meals. With activities including sea-kayaking and mountain trekking, school trips on The Coast offer an exhilarating combination of culture, history and adventure. Adventures on the coast

4 trip summary Each day of this trip offers something new, as we take in new areas, try new activities and meet the local Croatian people. Please contact us for more information. trip length 7 s Age Range years old Season May - September climate Mediterranean Accommodation Camping and mountain huts Activities Local bushcraft, river kayak expedition, mountain and gorge trekking, wilderness cookery, sea kayaking, wild camping and foraging Please get in touch to discuss your school s requirements schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

5 overseas destinations Our Overseas Adventures are available at 6 incredible destinations across the globe. Discover the full range at 05 the woods, maine 01 the coast, croatia the desert, namib, namibia the mountains, croatia 06 thejungle, borneo the desert, kalahari, namibia

6 sample itinerary Below is an example itinerary of a typical 7-day Overseas Adventure in coastal Croatia. Each day includes a wide range of activities and cultural visits, led by our team of experienced Outdoor Leaders. Please contact us for a full itinerary. 01 Arriving at Zadar Airport, you will travel by coach to Bobo s Farm at Kastel Zegraski to set up camp. Students will have a large supper around the campfire, and a briefing about the rest of the adventure. 02 After breakfast, we will set out on a trek to the stunning Kudin Bridge area, taking time to visit the 14th Century Krupa Monastery. The students will then be able to choose their dinner from the old trout farm in the hills, before heading back to Bobo s Farm. Here they will pick vegetables, help with the livestock and learn about traditional Croatian farming methods. 03 After breakfast, we will start our kayak journey down the Zrmanja River, stopping at the beautiful Krupa waterfalls, where the students will swim and have lunch before setting off down the river again. That evening we will wild camp at Micha s Waterfalls, an idyllic family farm, and spend the evening learning about traditional cooking techniques, such as ispod peka schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

7 sample itinerary 04 After breakfast, the students will take a trip to the colourful town of Novigrad on the coastline, where they will visit an olive farm and vineyard. We will spend the day sea kayaking to explore the beautiful Croatian coastline. 05 Our two-day trek will begin in the Paklencia National Park, where the students will head into the dramatic Velebit Mountains and explore the stalagmites and stalactites in the Manita Pec cave. Students will spend the night in a Mountain hut. 06 After breakfast, students will spend the day trekking further into the Velebit Mountains, exploring this challenging environment and practising their navigation skills. They will then spend the night in a mountain hut, having supper around the fire. 07 Return to the UK schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

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9 All of the meals are freshly prepared at camp by our team, using locally sourced ingredients including fresh fish, foraged vegetables and local game. Students will also cook their own food, using Croatian speciality cooking technique, Ispod Peka. We cater for all dietary requirements, including all allergies, religious choices and vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free diets. We are also a nut free company. Breakfast Boiled eggs, fresh bread, fruit and granola Lunch Spit-roast game with foraged vegetables Dinner Kotlovina food schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

10 korenica Velebit 04 Gospic E71 Our Journey By Plane: Zadar Airport By Bus: Kastel Zegarski By Water: Novigrad By Foot: Velebit Mountains E71 gracac What's Included? Flights In-country transfers Accommodation Food Insurance UK airport is determined by your school s location. 01 zadar airport 03 novigrad benkovac 02 Kastel Zegarski E71

11 Health & Safety The Bushcraft Company provides the highest standards of health and safety, and pastoral care. The safety of our students and staff is of paramount importance to us, and we aim to reduce risk to the lowest reasonable level at all times. The benefits of outdoor education combined with overseas travel is an extremely powerful way to aid development of young people and prepare them for life after school. We believe well-managed outdoor activities significantly outweigh the health and safety risks, and when planning our overseas trips, our starting point is the benefits students will gain. STUDENT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Learning transferable life skills that will assist students in the future Encouraging proactivity and individual contributions to group activities Learning the importance of planning when problem solving Developing international cultural awareness Understanding risk and personal safety, and how to make informed choices about diet and lifestyle For more information on the learning outcomes our school trips offer, please contact us at Safety Management Systems People We employ ECRB certified staff with the right skills, qualifications and character to work with students when overseas. A UK Outdoor Leader is assigned to each group and remains with students throughout the trip and you will be introduced to them early on in the planning process. All staff are first aid trained and we have a retained Healthy & Safety expert, a Medical Adviser and the support of a 24-hour emergency response service. Locations and Activities We deliberately limit the number of destinations and choose locations that allow us to run bespoke itineraries that fit our bushcraft model of outdoor learning. All of our overseas adventures are age appropriate and flexible to account for student ability and weather conditions. All of our activities and our locations are fully risk assessed. Resources We source all of our equipment and food from reputable suppliers to ensure quality control. Food hygiene is controlled by trained staff and all food is stored safely. Process and Procedure All of our programmes are compliant with Local Authority and other national safety guidelines. Any incidents are managed through our detailed incident, emergency and communication plan. We regularly communicate with schools before their school trip and also offer previsits for school staff. Our full Health and Safety policy is available on request. For more information, please contact our Operations Director, Julian Penney, at julian@thebushcraftcompany.com schools@thebushcraftcompany.com schools@thebushcraftcompany.com

12 How to Book A dedicated Programme Planner will look after you throughout your time with The Bushcraft Company, making the booking and planning process as simple as possible for you. choose Your Adventure schools@thebushcraftcompany.com or call to discuss your requirements with one of our Programme Planners. If you would like to discuss your outdoor education plans in person, we would be happy to meet you at your school. Launch Your Adventure We will supply you with your lead teacher launch pack and arrange a launch talk at the school to gain interest, and to give parents and students all the information they need before they sign up to the adventure. Finalise Your Adventure Once your students have signed up using our overseas adventure consent and application forms, and paid the deposit, we will book all flights and supply you with your detailed itinerary, and a health and safety pack.

13 Let us help plan your school s next big adventure! Adventure House Wycombe Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RR schools@thebushcraftcompany.com facebook.com/thebushcraftcompany