Welcome to Young Bushcrafters
Explore Our Classes in Chattanooga, TN & Northwest GA
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Bushcraft 101 A | Spring Class
Hosted on a private 7-acre property
near the Chickamauga Battlefield
Mondays noon-2pm
Ages 5-11/ $540
February 1 - The Top Five Survival Needs/Tarp Shelters
February 8 - Debris Hut/Natural Shelter Construction
February 15 - Flint + Steel Fires/Campfire Apples
February 22 - Water Purification/Natural Tie Dye
March 1 - Basket Weaving - Parent + Child Class
March 8 - Animal Tracks/Reptile Identification
March 15 - Traps/Snares
March 22 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
March 29 - Spring Break
April 5 - Spoon Carving - Parent + Child Class
April 12 - Water Ecology Lab
April 19 - Plant Identification/Natural Remedies
April 26 - Graduation/Forest Feast
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Bushcraft 101 B | Spring Class
Hosted on a private 7-acre property
near the Chickamauga Battlefield
Mondays 2:15pm-4:15pm
Ages 5-11/$540
February 1 - Different Natural Shelters
February 8 - Ferro Rod/Tinder Identification
February 15 - Leather Slings
February 22 - Gourd Water Bottles
March 1 - Crawdad Trap Weaving - Parent + Child Class
March 8 - Natural Clay Lamps
March 15 - Navigation
March 22 - Campfire Cooking
March 29 - Spring Break
April 5 - Kuksa Carving - Parent + Child Class
April 12 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
April 19 - Primitive Fishing
April 26 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Meet Your
Instructors
Hi! We're Steve + Sarah DeLotelle! We met at Lee University in 2007 and immediately bonded over a love for rock climbing, camping, and exploring nature! After getting married, Steve earned a masters in counseling and spent a decade in wilderness therapy, while I (Sarah) worked as a youth minister. We homeschool our three kids who continually teach us about wonder and adventure. Young Bushcrafters was started because we are passionate about seeing youth thrive in a wilderness setting! Our hope is that bushcrafting will be a source of confidence and joy throughout your child's life!
Reviews We Love
"This is the best thing our kids said they did all year. Our three kids each have an area they love - from survival techniques to the animal lover to the crafty nature explorer - they each got to learn skills they use all the time now. Sarah and Steve do an amazing job at working with several age levels at once and keeping everyone engaged on their level. It's truly a gift!"
Mike and Julia
"Sarah and Steve led each class will a gentle, calming presence that made my children feel comfortable. They were attuned to the needs and interests of every individual. After each class, my children came home and practiced the skills they learned from Steve and Sarah. We will definitely be back!"
Kristen
"My kids learned so many skills in Young Bushcrafters that they will be able to carry with them for life! I was amazed at some of the things they crafted and came home with: hand carved spoons, willow woven baskets, natural dyed bandanas, fish pots, and clay pots. Their favorite unit was definitely spoon carving which means they made a great many more at home! Sarah and Steve are trustworthy, kind leaders with a great knowledge base. I recommend this class to any youth or child looking to learn more about the outdoors!"
Bethany
Information
Cost
All 12-week classes are $540 total. There is a $90 non-refundable Venmo downpayment upon registration that goes towards your final balance. The cost for the class is $540 regardless of attendance. Payments must be made in full or in monthly payments of $150 on the first Mondays of the month. We ask that you pay the full $540, no matter your attendance.
Leadership + Location
Classes are led by Steve + Sarah DeLotelle and are currently held on a private 7-acre woodland property near Chickamauga Battlefield. We will not have other locations this semester, but will in the future. Previous locations have included Trenton, Chickamauga, Audubon Acres, and Hixson.
Class Size
Classes are approximately 15-20 students.
Class Order
Bushcraft A and B can be done in any order.
Can Parents Attend With Their Child?
Parents are welcome to stay on the property and watch from afar.
Class Cancelations
Classes are held rain or shine in most cases. We will have a pop-up tent for rain, but will postpone classes if hazardous storms are in the forecast. If a class is canceled, a makeup class will be offered.