Story reading and questions
An interactive reading from Survival Ste and Benji Go on an Adventure, followed by age-appropriate questions about wilderness experiences and television survival.
SCHOOL VISITS
Bring Survival Ste into your school
An interactive visit combining storytelling, outdoor thinking, practical survival lessons and questions with British TV survivalist and instructor Steven Kelly.
WHAT A VISIT CAN INCLUDE
A clear, engaging outdoor-learning experience
Outdoor thinking
Practical discussion about preparation, observation, teamwork, confidence, navigation, shelter and making sensible decisions outdoors.
Practical activity
A simple demonstration or hands-on activity adapted to the pupils, venue, available time and the school's own safety requirements.
Signing and photographs
Where suitable, visits can finish with questions, book signing and photographs arranged with the school.
FLEXIBLE FORMATS
Built around your pupils and timetable
Assembly or year group
A high-energy talk and Q&A for a larger audience, centred on adventure, resilience and outdoor decision-making.
Classroom session
A more focused reading, discussion and activity for a single class or smaller group.
Outdoor practical session
A venue-dependent session that can introduce safe, age-appropriate survival and bushcraft principles.
Library or family event
A book-led experience suitable for libraries, festivals, youth groups and family outdoor events.
HOW BOOKING WORKS
Three straightforward steps
1. Send the brief
Share the age group, pupil numbers, preferred date, location, available time and the type of visit required.
2. Agree the format
The session is shaped around the venue, learning goals, timetable and any practical limitations.
3. Confirm the details
The final plan can cover timings, equipment, travel, safeguarding requirements and any risk-assessment information the school needs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before making an enquiry
Which age groups are suitable?
Sessions are adapted to the pupils and learning setting. Include the age or year group in the enquiry so the content can be planned correctly.
Can the visit be indoors?
Yes. Story readings, talks, questions and several practical demonstrations can be delivered indoors.
Are practical activities compulsory?
No. A visit can be a reading and talk only, or include a practical element where the venue and school requirements allow it.
How is pricing calculated?
Quotes depend on location, duration, group size, format, travel and equipment requirements. Provide those details for an accurate proposal.
START THE CONVERSATION
Tell Steven what your school needs
A useful enquiry includes the school name, location, pupil age, approximate numbers, preferred dates and the format you are considering.