Earth Skills - Survival and Self-Sufficiency
Learn survival and self-sufficiency skills that strengthen your connection to the natural world. Science is woven into each class to facilitate a deeper understanding of the content.
James Howell, ACE Educator
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(37)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
I often have optional exercises for students to practice. I am always interested to hear from learners putting my lessons to use. I would love to see photos and videos of any of these skills in action so that I can give feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Upcoming lessons: May 18-24 Raising Chickens May 25-31 Herbalism June 1-7 Pickling June 8-14 Foraging Edible Mushrooms June 15-21 Hide Tanning June 22-28 ** NO CLASS June 29- July 5 ** NO CLASS July 6- July 12 Fishing July 13-19 TBD July 20-26 TBD July 27- August 2 TBD August 3-9 TBD August 10-16 TBD August 17-23 TBD August 24-30 TBD 🐗 This class is about creating skilled stewards of the natural world. What many modern people call "survival skills", our ancestors simply called "life". The content we cover equips learners with self-sufficiency knowledge to grow their relationships with nature. They will become better problem-solvers, better campers, and better community members. When challenging circumstances arise, learners will have the preparation and confidence to take leadership roles. Come learn from a Wilderness Guide who has walked the walk. This class offers learners a lot of participation as we journey through presentations that include homemade footage and exciting scenarios. Each week we will cover a valuable topic such as: Survival shelters, campfires, cooking, water purification, working with tools, making cordage and tying knots, navigating, sustainable gardening and hunting, food processing and preservation (drying, canning, freezing, fermenting), handcrafts (sewing, weaving, basketry, woodworking), and much more! This class is appropriate for all ages 7 and over. If you miss a session, there will a recording available to watch if one or more other learners attended that session. Curious about my classes? Try your first class for $5! Use coupon code: HOWELJ8NFD Tags: Wilderness survival, primitive skills, rewilding, bushcraft, homestead, farm, homeschool, climate change, global warming, girl scout, boy scout, home school, resilience, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, DIY.
Learning Goals
Each week learners will gain greater competence in a skill connected to survival and sustainability.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The topics of injury and death are inherent in the subject of survival, but not the focus of the class. I practice sensitivity in discussing potentially scary content.
Learners are advised to use adult supervision when practicing any of the skills I share in my class. This may include fire-making, tool usage, water purification, overnight camping, hunting, trapping, and cooking.
Occasionally we will cover the importance of hunting/trapping/fishing as sustainable food sources. No slaughter will be shown. During these specific classes there may be footage of processing meat for cooking (skinning and butchering). These classes will be titled to notify families of their subject matter.
Although I am a certified Wilderness Medical First Responder, in accordance with Outschool policy, I will not be offering medical training or medical services. There will be no graphic medical footage in this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2023
5.0
37reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Cincinnati
I've taught wilderness survival to a countless number of kids since 2015, both in-person and online.
I've led wilderness survival/bushcraft camps with the company Coyle Outside in Oregon.
I've guided wilderness backpacking and canoe trips through Camp Kooch-I-Ching in Minnesota.
I am a Certified Wilderness First Responder through the company Remote Medical Training. This has certified me to address medical emergencies in remote settings. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 97 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-12 learners per class
