Wilderness Survival - - The Basics
In this one-time course, we'll learn the basics of wilderness survival: what gear to pack, building a shelter and a fire, finding food and water, signaling for help and navigation.
Jen McVeay
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,563)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time wilderness survival class, we will touch on the basics so that students will walk away feeling more confident in their outdoor adventures! A class presentation full of photos and diagrams will be used, along with a few short video clips, so that students will be fully engaged and excited to learn. (This will also be provided after class, so that students can save it on their own computers and refer back to it before every wilderness adventure!) Survival skills are essential, even if you will never be stuck in the wilderness! Learning how to cope in an emergency is essential; this class will teach you the basics of how to become a wilderness SURVIVOR! Students will learn the following basic tools of survival: 1. Survival Kit and Gear 2. Basic Needs for Wilderness Survival 3. S.T.O.P! Stop, Think, Observe, Plan! 4. Finding and Building a Shelter 5. How to Build a Fire 6. Signaling for Help 7. Finding and Treating Water 8. Foraging for Food 9. Navigation At the end of the course, students will be directed to a free, online first-aid course, where students have the opportunity to become First Aid Certified. Access to a free CPR course will also be included. The class powerpoint presentation and many helpful links and handouts will be distributed once class is completed. The "Backpacking 101" handout will be uploaded after class as well.
Learning Goals
Students will leave class with basic skills to survive if lost in the wilderness. Some of these skills will also be helpful during natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, power outages etc.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will be presented via powerpoint presentation and IS MOSTLY LECTURE BASED, although students will have several opportunities to ask or answer questions. A few different video clips are used in order to enhance learning opportunities.
**Parents should also be aware that this class discusses survival protein - - which includes fish, frogs, eggs, snakes and insects. I am a huge animal lover and cringe at the thought of having to take the life of a small animal, but when faced with the prospect of surviving in the wilderness, this is a life-saving skill that needs to be addressed. If this is offensive to you, please consider another class instead. :)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
4.8
1563reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Having been exposed to camping and wilderness since I could walk, I have a passion for teaching others the skills for surviving in the wilderness. Considering recent acts of nature around the world, including earthquakes, hurricanes, flash floods and tsunamis, I also believe it is essential for everyone to have at least the minimal skills needed to start a fire, forage for food, find and treat water, and build a shelter.
My life experience, as well as recent coursework thru Alderleaf Wilderness College give me the necessary knowledge and skills to be able to pass this important information on to your learner on a level that they can understand!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$24
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-10 learners per class
