“Although urban dwellers are generally out of touch with the natural world and find it more threatening than their ancestors did, they can easily adapt to surviving in the wild if they have to. The biggest threat to survival is fear, but this can be overcome with a little knowledge and resourcefulness.”
Classes last approximately 3 hours for small groups (4 person minimum).
This is the perfect place to begin! Discover the psychologies of survival and the importance of preparedness. Offered throughout Southeastern New York and Southwestern Connecticut.
Read More ▾We will discuss the specific needs of your bug-out-bag or survival kit and how to best assemble one. Learn to prioritize the six elements of survival and gear up for emergency preparedness in both the urban and wilderness settings.
Learn vital skills such as: First Aid, Shelter Preparation, Fire Building without matches, Water Collection and Purification, Signaling for help and gathering food… All teaching aids and material will be supplied.
We can travel to your location, school, camp, place of business or backyard, however there is always one of our rustic and beautiful settings available to you as well… the choice is yours.
This is a hands-on course usually held outside so, wear appropriate clothing for the weather and season.
Our program can accommodate groups of any size and anywhere by special arrangement and pricing.
(4 person minimum).
A fantastic experience for both the complete novice and the well seasoned! “See things for what they can be… not just for what they are.” Our school is designed for you to LEARN survival techniques, NOT ENDURE survival hardships.
Read More ▾Escape to one of our private, pristine outdoor classrooms. With locations in the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains of upstate New York, and in beautiful Litchfield, Connecticut... Nothing more than 3 hours from NYC.
Travel to “NORTHCAMP” for the weekend. Prepare to arrive Friday evening for a warm welcome, dinner and campfire. Both Friday and Saturday night, you will be staying in tents situated around base camp. Saturday is a full day of learning and practicing hands-on skill sets similar to “Basic Survival Introduction” but with greater and more concentrated emphasis. You will also be taught to navigate through the back country with and without map and compass.
From Friday night dinner to Sunday breakfast, our staff will prepare 5 delicious meals served with a variety of beverages and snacks, ALL INCLUDED! Check out is before noon on Sunday.
Directions and a list of what you will need will be provided with the registration package.
Many items are available for purchase in our online store. Please feel free to contact us in advance with any of your special needs, our staff will make sure everything is waiting for you upon arrival. Tents rent at $30.00 for the weekend. We do not sell or rent sleeping bags. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Knives & Tools
First Aid
Shelter
Fire
Water