Bow making for teens aged 13 and up
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About this Class
We often see little people pick up a stick, tie a string to it, and then wonder why the arrow doesn’t fly. Does that sound familiar?
If you enjoy carving, we’ll give you the opportunity to make your own bow. You’ll learn the different steps, one by one; make the bowstring yourself, fletch an arrow, and learn instinctive archery.
You’ll go home with your own new, much-loved bow and arrow set. Surely with a smile and a sense of pride.
Available dates
There are currently no upcoming dates for this class. However, you can express your interest in future events by putting yourself on the waiting list.
Contents
- Carving with a knife and drawknife
- Learning about different types and qualities of wood
- Fletching an arrow
- Instinctive archery
- Making cords
Structure
This course takes place together with the bow making courses for parents and children and for adults. This weekend, we’ll be one big bow-making ‘family’.
During the breaks, there will be plenty of opportunities to practise intuitive archery.
In the evenings, we’ll tell stories around the campfire.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 13, maximum age 17, and an interest in carving.
Packing List
In keeping with the Norwegian saying: There is no bad weather, only inadequate clothing:
- Rain gear from head to toe. (Hooded jacket, trousers, rubber boots or waterproof shoes)
- Mosquito repellent and suitable sun protection
- Two complete changes of clothes in case everything gets wet. Please bring only things that are allowed to get dirty or damaged! A warm sweater!!! (Fleece clothing quickly gets a hole around the campfire!)
- Flashlight – preferably a headlamp (available for €10 at the camp.)
- Fixed-blade knife (also available for €25 at the camp)
- Tent and an extra tarp with cords, in case the tent leaks.
- Sleeping bag and a sleeping mat (foam mat).
- Swimwear, towels, and toiletries (biodegradable). Do not wash with soap in the stream!
- Tick and mosquito repellent: may be helpful.
- Notepad and writing materials
- Please bring cutlery (knife, spoon, fork), a deep plate, cup and dish towel
Board & Overnight
- There will be a hearty breakfast and two hot meals (vegetarian). If you need special provisions (food/drinks/sweets), please bring them with you. If your child has any intolerances, please note this in the registration notes.
- We can also make stick bread in the evening upon request
- Overnight stay in your own tent on the grounds.
- Washing takes place at the stream
- There are composting toilets on the grounds
Cost Structure
For young people aged 13–17
- The cost includes full board
- Accommodation in your own tent
- A bow blank (rattan) + arrow materials for each participant
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About the Organizer
Elementar Erfahrungen
With our modern technology, we have become greatly disconnected from nature and from ourselves. Our aim is to help people reconnect with nature through our offerings, and in doing so awaken the vitality and potential of each individual. In our view, everyone comes into this world as a radiant crystal, whole and perfect. Through the experiences we have here—whether chosen or not—this crystal grows dim. Blocks, fears, limiting beliefs, and other things have taken away our radiance. Find out more on our website.
Through our offerings, we will support you in finding your way back to your radiance and discovering why you are here and what your purpose is. Our knowledge comes from Indigenous peoples in various parts of the world. We have experienced and verified it, and are now happy to pass it on. We have come to understand that it is ancient wisdom, deeply rooted in us as well.
In our experience, change only happens outside our comfort zone.
That is why most of our offerings take place in nature, where we can quickly reconnect with ourselves.
Some of our offerings include:
Vision Quest - a quest to remember or discover the purpose you have here on Earth
Sweat Lodge - a purification ritual in the Lakota tradition
Firewalking - an opportunity to find your direction and move closer to your goals
Rites of passage for young people - experiencing life in the tribe
Offerings for men and women
You can find many more wilderness offerings from us on this portal.
Dirk's biography and vision: www.elementar-erfahrungen.de
The Peacemakers Principles and circle culture are our foundations.
Here are a few key points:
The Peacemakers Principles were passed on to us by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois):
Everyone has a right to peace
Speak your best words
Make decisions in unity / by consensus
We specifically explore the following themes for the present day:
Respecting, safeguarding, and setting boundaries
Health of body, mind, and spirit
Circle culture came to us through Manitonquat and Elika.
We live the way of the circle, making respectful, appreciative relationships with one another something we can experience again. This has always been the foundation that safely supports us. For many years, the Lipan Apache Manitonquat used his courses to remind people of this ancient knowledge, which was also practiced here in Europe.
The essential elements of circle culture are:
Speaking truthfully
Listening with empathy
Letting one another finish speaking
Holding what has been spoken in confidence and with respect
Rather than being delegated from above, tasks are brought to the circle
Finding and implementing the best possible solution together
Learn more in the conversation with Robert Förg, a participant in the first wilderness education training program. He introduced these simple principles to his team and improved its efficiency. Stefan Gaffner, another participant, put them into practice with his colleagues at the bank. You can find the conversations on our YouTube channel.
Durch unsere moderne Technik haben wir uns weit von der Natur und uns selbst. Unser Anliegen ist es, dass wir Menschen durch unsere Angebote wieder mit der Natur verbinden und damit die Lebendigkeit und das Potenzial jedes Einzelnen wecken. Nach unserer Vorstellung kommt jeder als leuchtender Kristall, heil und vollkommen, auf diese Erde. Durch die Erfahrungen, die wir hier machen - gewollt oder ungewollt - verblasst dieser Kristall. Blockaden, Ängste, behindernde Glaubenssätze haben uns u.a. das Strahlen genommen. Mehr dazu auf unserer Internetseite.
Mit unseren Angeboten werden wir Dich unterstützen, dass Du in Dein Leuchten zurück findest und erkennst, weshalb Du hier bist und was Deine Aufgabe ist. Unser Wissen kommt von Indigenen aus verschiedenen Teilen der Erde. Wir haben es erfahren, überprüft und geben diese nun gerne weiter. Aus unserer Erkenntnis ist es das Urwissen, welches auch bei uns tief verankert war.
Veränderung geschieht aus unserer Erfahrung nur außerhalb unserer Komfortzone.
Deshalb finden die meisten unserer Angebote im Naturraum statt, in dem wir schnell wieder in die Verbindung mit uns selbst finden.
Einige Angebote sind:
Visionssuche - Vison Quest, bei der es darum geht, dass Du Dich an Deine Aufgabe hier auf Erden erinnerst / siehst
Schwitzhütte - ein Reinigungsritual in der Tradition der Lakota
Feuerlauf - dort kannst Du Dich ausrichten und Deinen Zielen näher kommen
Übergangsrituale für Jugendliche - Im Stamm erleben
Männer - und Frauenangebote
Viele weitere Wildnisangebote von uns findest Du auf diesem Portal.
Die Biografie und Vision von Dirk auf www.elementar-erfahrungen.de
Die FriedensStifter-Prinzipien und die Kreiskultur sind unsere Grundlagen.
Nachfolgend einige Stichworte dazu:
Die FriedensStifter-Prinzipien wurde uns von den Haudenosaunee (Irokesen) übertragen:
Jeder hat ein Recht auf Frieden
Spreche Deine besten Worte
Treffe Entscheidungen in Einigkeit / Konsens
Wir beleuchten explizit folgende Themen für die heutige Zeit:
Grenzen respektieren, hüten, setzen
Gesundheit für Körper, Geist und Seele
Die Kreiskultur kam über Manitonquat und Elika zu uns.
Wir leben den Weg des Kreises und machen damit ein respektvolles, wertschätzendes Miteinander wieder erfahrbar. Dies war immer schon die Basis, die uns sicher trägt. Der Lipan Apache Manitonquat hat über viele Jahre in seinen Kursen an dieses alte Wissen erinnert, welches auch hier bei uns in Europa gelebt wurde.
Die wesentlichen Elemente der Kreiskultur sind:
Wahres Sprechen
Empathisch Hinhören
Einander Ausreden lassen
Gesprochenens respektvoll hüten
Aufgaben werden statt von oben delegiert, in den Kreis gegeben
Die bestmögliche Lösung wird gemeinsam gefunden und umgesetzt
Mehr dazu im Gespräch mit Robert Förg, einem Teilnehmer aus der ersten Ausbildung Wildnispädagogik. Er hat diese einfachen Prinzipien in seinem Team eingeführt und die Effizienz verbessert. Stefan Gaffner, ein anderer Teilnehmer, hat diese bei seinen Mitarbeitern in der Bank umgesetzt. Du findest die Gespräche auf unserem YouTube Kanal.
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