Dive Deep Into Survival Techniques
Join us for a thrilling exploration of survival skills in the great outdoors! Learn to build shelters, purify water, create fire, and forage for food in the wild.
Venture into the Smugglers’ Notch wilderness to sharpen your hiking and camping abilities, embrace the Leave No Trace Principles, engage in interactive games, and discover the flora and fauna that make our woods vibrant. Each day is themed to enrich your survival knowledge, culminating in your very own “Survival Tin”—a toolkit you’ll compile throughout the week as you master various survival skills and safety measures. Cool off each day with a refreshing swim.
Craft your skills with a different focus each day!
Shelter Building: Explore the necessity of shelters in the wild, understand different types, and construct your own.
Water Purification: Learn essential techniques for collecting and purifying water in the backcountry to ensure it’s drinkable.
Fire Mastery: Learn the essentials of fire building, starting fires with flint and steel, and cooking over the flames.
Wilderness Cuisine: Discover the best foods for backpacking, cook using a camp stove, and practice safeguarding food from wildlife.
Navigation Skills: Use maps, compasses, and your newfound skills to navigate through trails.
