Intro to Survival (3 days, 2-night course)
The perfect course to introduce yourself to survival training. If you "have always wanted to do that" and are ready to start your journey of learning Survival skills and concepts, this is the course for you. Learn from some of the best Instructors in the business in a relaxed, low-stress environment. This class will also help prepare each student for our Basic Survival course by providing you with some of the essential skills necessary, which you can continue to practice on your own, if you choose to take your training to the next level!
Students will be Provided (Emergency Kit for Learning) so Simple Camp Gear is all that is required for this class.
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A confirmation email will be sent after the purchase with all class details.
Adult price (16 yrs. or older) $400
Youth price (11 yrs. to 16 yrs old) $100
Scope:
Students will work from a modern base camp environment to learn the basic elements of Survival Priorities and Kit mentality.
This is a very LOW-intensity level class with some walking for short distances at a slow pace to discuss certain resources like fire components and sheltering, as well as complete a simple Navigation course of approx. 1KM There are no timed deliverables or qualifications in this class so no pressure.
Meals at Breakfast Lunch and Dinner will also be provided for Students with a group cleaning station for washing up
Core Lessons:
- Gear Selection
- Tool Maintenance
- Simple First Aid
- Where and how to set Camps (Modern Gear) Tents, Hammocks, Bivys
- Camp Location Priorities
- Elements of Fire and Fire Building
- Basic Camp Knots
- Simple emergency Shelter construction
- Primary Water Collection and Disinfection (Filtering and Disinfection Process)
- Understanding a Compass and Following a Bearing
- How to Signal for rescue and Hallmarks of SAR