Tough times have stricken the land and a season of poverty has fallen upon us. Out of desperation, some good folk have turned to banditry just to feed themselves - but those who are new to the bandit life are discovering (the hard way) that it takes certain skills to survive in the woodlands. The new bandits have gathered to learn these skills - are you among them?

Bandit Camp is an immersive experience that both educates and entertains. Escape the humdrum rat race, and embrace your inner rogue.

This two-day event will teach you hands-on wilderness skills that you can actually use in the woods and the wild places, while we have fun pretending to be bandits!

Join (real life) survival expert and instructor Tim “Mac” MacWelch as we dive face-first into a realm of fantasy and fun. From our woodland encampment, you will learn:

• How to build a hidden shelter

• Bow making

• First starting skills

• Water gathering and campfire cooking

• Traps (for diverse range of creatures)

• Tracking

• Navigation (with the sun, moon, stars, and a magnetic compass)

You will also make (and take home):

• One survival bow made from a dried tree sapling

• One historically themed (and fully functional) fire building kit

• One deadfall trap trigger

Learn to survive on the edge of the wild!

Logistics:

1. All tools and materials for the crafts and projects are provided by us.

2. No “street” clothes during the event. Please bring your own medieval peasant or fantasy character garb so that we can all feel immersed in another world. If you do not have clothing like this, Fell & Fair is our absolute favorite provider. If you can only afford this event (not the event and a new set of clothing), we do have a very limited closet of medieval loaner clothing and accessories. Please contact us about sizes and availability. Don’t let the lack of a clothing “kit” stop you from joining us.

3. This event will start at 9 am on Saturday, November 29 and run through 4 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

For those traveling a long way for this event, contact us about the option to arrive Friday afternoon and camp on Friday night (to be ready for the early start on Saturday).

4. Camping on-site is encouraged (but not required if you live nearby or would prefer a hotel). If camping, please bring your own camping gear. A recommended gear list will be sent to you upon enrollment. We’ll have separate areas for period correct tents and modern tents. We also have a limited number of modern tents that we can loan.

5. Saturday night dinner included (one of Mac’s famous soups or stews, with bread and accompaniments). Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions, if you are joining us for the Saturday night meal. Everyone will need to provide their own lunch for Saturday, as well as their own breakfast and lunch for Sunday.

6. Saturday night will include some games and campfire time. If you are going home on Saturday night, please plan to stay until 9 pm if you care to join us. Officially speaking, this is a “dry” event (for liability reasons).