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Survival Challenge Day / Paracord Survival Bracelets

Paracord Survival Bracelets

Older children plait or knot a paracord bracelet with a buckle clip, a hands-on project they can wear home.

How to run it

  1. Measure and cut paracord, then attach both ends to a buckle.
  2. Demonstrate the basic cobra knot step by step.
  3. Let children knot along the bracelet, helping each other.
  4. An educator trims and seals the ends with a lighter, out of children's reach.

You will need

  • paracord
  • side-release buckles
  • scissors
  • measuring tape
  • lighter (educator only)
Make it easier or harderUse simple three-strand plaits for younger children, or let older children try a two-colour pattern.
SafetyOnly educators seal cord ends with a flame, away from children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 3Children build fine motor skills and persistence.

Fits these theme days

Survival Challenge DayCamp Out DayCraft DayWilderness Adventure

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