Welcome to Young Bushcrafters
Explore Our Classes in Chattanooga, Tn
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Bushcraft 101 A
Audubon Acres
Fridays 1pm-2:50pm
$540
Ages 7-11
January 30 - Top Five Survival Needs/Tarp Shelters
February 6 - Natural Shelters
February 13 - Friction Fires/Campfire Apples
February 20 - Natural Tie Die
February 27 - Traps Water Purification
March 06 - Basket Weaving/ Parent Child
March 13 - Great Bushcraft Challenge
March 20 - Plant Identification/Chordage
March 27 - Spoon Carving/ Parent Child
April 3 - Streamside fun/fish invertebrate identification
April 10 - Spring Break
April 17 - Track/Reptile
April 24 - No Class
May 1 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Bushcraft 101 A
Chickamauga, Ga
Wednesdays 2pm-4pm
$540
Ages 5-11
January 28 - Top Five Survival Needs/Tarp Shelters
February 4 - Natural Shelters
February 11 - Friction Fires/Campfire Apples
February 18 - Natural Tie Die
February 25 - Traps Water Purification
March 04 - Basket Weaving/ Parent Child
March 11 - Great Bushcraft Challenge
March 18 - Plant Identification/Cordage
March 25 - Spoon Carving/ Parent Child
April 1 - Streamside fun/fish invertebrate identification
April 08 - Spring Break
April 15 - Track/Reptile
April 22 - No Class
April 29 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Bushcraft 101 B
Audubon Acres
Fridays 3pm-4:50pm
$540
Ages 7-11
January 30 - Leather sling/wood sling
February 6 - Survival Bracelets/knots Parent Child
February 13 - Wilderness First Aid
February 20 - Fish crayfish traps (Parent child)
February 27 - Clay work
March 06 - Bird identification
March 13 - Kuksas Parent Child
March 20 - Tree identification
March 27 - Natural Remedies
April 3 - Great Bushcraft Challenge
April 10 Spring Break
April 17 - Primitive Fishing (Later Time Harrison Bay)
April 24 - No Class
May 1 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Bushcraft Jr
Audubon Acres
Thursdays 2pm-4pm
$540
Ages 5-7
January 29 - Top Five Survival Needs/Tarp Shelters
February 5 - Natural Shelters
February 12 - Friction Fires/Campfire Apples
February 19 - Natural Tie Die
February 26 - Traps Water Purification
March 05 - Basket Weaving/ Parent Child
March 12 - Great Bushcraft Challenge
March 19- Plant Identification/Chordage
March 26 - Spoon Carving/ Parent Child
April 2 - Streamside fun/fish invertebrate identification
April 09 - Spring Break
April 16 - Track/Reptile Identification
April 23 - No Class
April 30 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Bushmasters 6 Week Intensive
Chickamauga, Ga
Tuesdays 2pm-4pm
$250
$50 downpayment at registration that goes towards balance
Ages 8 - 14
February 17 - Advanced Shelters
February 24 - Fire - Flint + Steel, Fatwood, Ferro Rod Fires, Bow Drill Set Construction
March 3 - Traps and Snare / Cordage Construction
March 10 - Fish / Crayfish Traps
March 17 - Spoon / Spatula Carving
March 24 - Kudzu Baskets / Forest Feast Potluck and Graduation
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 spend 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 downpayment unpon registration that goes towards your final ballance. The cost for the class is $540 regaurdless of attendance. Payment must be made in full or in monthly payments of $150 on 8/29, 9/26, 10/31.
Leadership + Location
Classes are led by Steve + Sarah DeLotelle and are held at Audabon Acres. We will not have additional satellite classes this semester, but will in the future. Previous locations have included Trenton, Chickamauga, and Hixson.
Class Size
Classes are between 15-18 students.
Class Order
Bushcraft A and B can be done in any order, though we do recommend starting with A.
Can Parents Attend With Their Child?
Parents are welcome to stay and learn along side their child or watch from a distance. A parent’s participation can sometimes hinder new relationships with peers, so we invite you to consider your goals your child and the class.
Class Cancelations
Classes are held rain or shine in most cases. Audabon Acres has a building we will meet in if storms are forcasted. If a class is canceled, a makeup class will be offered.