Nature-based experiences that stay with your students for life
Bushcraft is not just about survival — it’s about understanding the natural world and finding your place within it. At Escola do Mato, we offer school groups the chance to experience the outdoors in a way that is both meaningful and transformative. Our bushcraft programs are carefully designed to combine adventure, learning, and emotional growth, fostering a deep and lasting connection with nature.
Whether you're planning a half-day workshop as part of your outdoor curriculum or a 4-day residential adventure, we provide experiences that challenge students, nurture autonomy, and promote strong group dynamics. Through hands-on activities in the forest — lighting fires, building shelters, identifying plants, and cooking together — students gain more than just skills: they gain confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging in the natural world.
Each program is tailored to suit the age, ability, and goals of your group, and delivered in a safe, structured environment that encourages exploration and cooperation. We work with students of all backgrounds and experience levels, helping them move past initial discomfort and discover new strengths — as individuals and as a team.
By stepping out of the classroom and into the forest, students discover a different kind of learning — one that engages the body, the senses, and the emotions. These are the experiences they’ll remember, long after the school year ends.
Our bushcraft activities are rooted in applied learning. We bring key subjects to life — from biology and environmental science to geography and social skills — using nature as both classroom and teacher.
And full of adventure. We welcome international schools with students aged 6 to 18, with activities tailored to each age group and level of maturity. All programs are supervised by experienced instructors, with a monitor for every 5 students, plus logistics and medical staff always on site.
We offer flexible formats for day visits or residential camps:
Located just 25 km from Lisbon, Sesimbra Natura Park is a 900-hectare private nature reserve with lakes, forests, trails, and adventure infrastructure.
It’s the ideal safe zone for students to explore, play, and grow — far from distractions, but close to home.
Facilities include:
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Whether you’re planning a single class trip or a full grade-level camp, we’ll work with you to create a custom outdoor experience that fits your calendar, curriculum, and goals.Contact us to request our school pack and start planning your next adventure in nature.
Escritórios:
R. D. Francisco Xavier de Noronha, n31, 3 dto
2800-092 Almada
Portugal
Email: info@escoladomato.com
Telefone: (+351) 914 820 585
Sesimbra Natura Park
Herdade da Mesquita
Estrada Nacional 378 Km13.9
2970-679 Sesimbra