What is MPSE? MPSE (Most Primitive Scouting Experience) is an International Scouting group which specialises in bushcraft, survival or backwoods skills. MPSE was founded in Holland and now has a Fellowship in Ireland
Who can join MPSE? Any adult Leader (18+) registered with Scouting Ireland.
What skills do I need? We will train you with the necessary skills to enjoy primitive Scouting. A passion for the outdoors will help.
Where can I sign up? mpse@iol.ie
What Leaders said about us? The MPSE base was the best activity during the 2008 Jamboree.
IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNING Most Primitive Scouting Experience (MPSE) is not responsible for the adrenaline rush you will get while learning your new skills and cannot be held liable for the addiction to Primitive Scouting it could cause. However, becoming passionate about passing on your new skills to our youth members is encouraged.
Because we provide Razor sharp knives, Bone cutting bush-saws, Amputation sharp axes and loads of Pyromania (fire) at our activities, Alcohol is NOT ALLOWED during any of our activities; even a hangover can be dangerous while using our equipment. There is no need to bring your own knives etc, ours are sharper…..
This is something I have a great interest in. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to visit the base as I was busy chasing programme for the scouts and trying to man one of the other bases. If someone wants to start MPSE Ireland let me know because I would love to be on board. As Base Leader I enjoyed every day of camp. Marc Giovacchini from France. The delight in the scouts faces leaving MPSE. MPSE Ireland Activity Handbook v5-0.doc
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We don’t do “Handouts” We don’t do “Theory” We don’t do “Lectures” We show you. You use bushcraft. You learn primitive scouting. We cover safety procedures. We will show you how to do: Fire with flint stones Smoking fish Making a coconut cup Carving a wooden spoon Whittling wooden toys Can stoves Latvian fire Primitive shelter Flame torch
The mission of MPSE International is:Through bushcraft activities, MPSE International wants to connect Scouts all over the world and let them be aware of nature and their own environment. Within the bushcraft atmosphere, The MPSE tries to let Scouts experience the relation between man and nature, which teaches Scouts about their rights and duties towards nature and train Scouts about their global social responsibility.
