Level Up Outdoors is our bushcraft occupational therapy group that is available to be commissioned by other organisations. To discuss this programme and prices please contact us to arrange a meeting.
If you are interested in attending a therapy group that is already established then please visit our Campfire Community page
Level Up Outdoors is a 5 week programme where young people will build their own world in the woods using principles from sandtray games such as Minecraft and Roblox. We will use real life bushcraft skills such as shelter building, fire lighting, sourcing water and outdoor cooking.
To be able to build your world you will need to gain skills and tools. Gaining skills means you can trade with other group members. Swapping skills and working together can earn you Level Up points. Level Up points can be “spent” on equipment that is needed for the next level (the next session).
Groups takes place at our Cup-O-T Campfire Community woodland space. We share a space at the Forest School For Life at Silfield, Wymondham.
Who is the Level Up Outdoors group for?
The Level Up Outdoors group is for young people ages 7-11, 12-16 or 17-25
There will be a maximum on 8 young people on each workshop.
The aim of this programme is to support young people’s mental wellbeing and resilience. This programme is suitable for young people who are:
- Not attending school or at risk of not attending school
- Young people who are home-educated
- Finding school transitions difficult (starting or finishing high school)
- Experiencing school or exam stress
- Going through difficult life changes at home
- Finding social relationships challenging
- Struggling with concentration and focus
The programme will support the young people to:
- Improve concentration skills
- Build social skills
- Learn how to manage emotions
- Work as a team and independently
- Voice ideas and learn how to listen to others
- Manage conflict and decision making
The Level Up Outdoors programme is an occupational therapy group. We will set goals with young people and families to ensure we can tailor the programme to meet those goals.
Who are the facilitators?
Catherine Gray – CEO and Lead Therapist at Cup-O-T.
Elizabeth – Youth Worker
Nicola – Woodland Facilitator
Practical information
There are 8 spaces on each group.
Sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing is essential. We recommend wearing warm clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged.
We will be working with tools such as bushcraft knives and saws, as well as firelighting. All tools will be provided and instruction given on safe use. Please do not bring any of your own tools to the workshops.