Welcome to Young Bushcrafters
Explore Our Classes in East Tennessee and North Georgia
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Bushcraft 101 A
Ages 5-11
Hixson, Tn + Mcdonald, tn
Hixson -14 classes - $420
Thursdays 1pm-3pm
1/23 - The Top Five Survival Needs
1/30 - Natural Shelters
2/6 - Fire Starting / Campfire Cooking
2/13 - Basket Weaving (Parent + Child Class)
2/20 - Natural Clay Lamps
2/27 - Water Purification
3/6 - Traps
3/13 - Spring Break
3/20 - Natural Tie-Dye
3/27 - Spoon Carving (Parent + Child Class)
4/3 - Reptile+Track identification
4/10 - Herbology
4/17 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
4/24 - Plant Identification
5/1 - Forest Feast + Graduation
McDonald - 12 classes - $360
Fridays 9am-11am
1/24 - The Top Five Survival Needs / Tarp Shelters
1/31 - Natural Shelters
2/7 - Friction Fires / Campfire Cooking
2/14 - Basket Weaving (Parent + Child Class)
2/21 - Break
2/28 - Traps / Water Purification
3/7 - Reptile + Track Identification
3/14 - Spring Break
3/21 - Natural Tie-Dye
3/28 - Spoon Carving (Parent + Child Class)
4/4 - Break
4/11 - Herbology
4/18 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
4/25 - Plant Identification
5/2 - Forest Feast + Graduation
Bushcraft 101 B
Ages 5-11
McDonald, Tn
12 classes - $360
Fridays 12pm-2pm
1/24 - Leather Pouches
1/31 - Natural Remedies
2/07 - Wilderness First Aid
2/14 - Clay Work
2/21 - Break
2/28 - Flint Knapping
3/07 - Water Purification
3/14 - Spring Break
3/21 - Kuksas
3/28 - Bird Identification
4/04 - Break
4/11 - Tree Identification
4/18 - Fish / Crayfish Traps
4/25 - Primitive Fishing
5/02 - Forest Feast + Graduation
Bushmasters Middle + High School
Ages 11-18
Mcdonald, Tn
Bushmasters Middle School
12 classes - $360
Fridays 3pm-5pm
Ages 11-14
1/24 - Advanced Survival Shelters
1/31 - 5 Friction Fire Challenge
2/07 - Self-Rescue Land Navigation.
2/14 - Carve Deadfall Trap and Snare.
2/21 - Break
2/28 - Fish/Crayfish Traps
3/07 - Wilderness First Aid
3/14 - Spring Break
3/21 - Clay Work
3/28 - Natural Cordage
4/04 - Break
4/11 - Yucca Basket
4/18 - Spoon + Spatula carving
4/25 - Snake + Tree Identification
5/02 - Forest feast
Bushmasters High School 12 classes - $360
1/25 - Advanced Survival Shelters
2/01 - 5 Friction Fire Challenge
2/08 - Self-Rescue Land Navigation.
2/15- Carve Deadfall Trap and Snare.
2/22- Break
3/01 - Fish/Crayfish Traps
3/08 - Wilderness First Aid
3/15 - Spring Break
3/22 - Clay Work
3/29 - Natural Cordage
4/05 Break
4/12 - Yucca Basket
4/19 - Spoon + Spatula carving
4/26 - Snake + Tree Identification
5/03 - 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 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, joy, and healing 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
12 week courses are a total of $360 and the 14 week class in Hixson is $420. There is a $75 non-refundable downpayment that goes towards your final balance. Payments can be made in-full or gradually at the first class of every month. Payments can be cash, check, Cash App or Venmo.
Leadership + Location
Classes are led by Steve + Sarah DeLotelle and are held on their property in McDonald, Tn. This semester, a satelite class will be held in Hixson, Tn.
Class Size
Classes are between 10-20 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 alongside their children, it's 100% up to you.
Class Cancelations
Classes are held rain or shine in most cases. If a class is canceled, a makeup class will be offered.