INTRO TO SURVIVAL

This course is designed for the beginner. The Intro to Survival class equips you with the essential skills to survive a 72-hour emergency scenario mirroring the Basic Class. Learn the versatile uses of our carefully curated 10 C’s of Survivability kit and apply them to self-aid, fire craft, shelter construction, and water collection. 

This class is the exact curriculum we teach in the Basic Survival Class but in a low intensity setting. Primarily taking place in our outdoor classroom this instructional course will NOT include hiking or long walks collecting materials, specific deliverables, timed exercises, or overnight stays in temporary shelters.

The main gear will be provided for this course, however, there will be a few items you will need to bring and they are listed below:

2. or (swiss army knife)
3. Headlamp with spare batteries
4. Mil Spec Poncho
5. A roll of (Gorilla Brand Only)
8. Notebook & Pencils

All personal items, camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.), and food. No meals will be provided.

Meeting Location – 

Cabin Rentals – 

There is no patch for this course.

Age Requirements

• You must be 13 yrs or older to attend this class. Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult registered with that class.
• Young Adults 13 to 17 are full price.

If your child is left in camp repeatedly or left alone to be cared for by staff, you may be asked to leave the class.

If you bring a minor that is not your child, you must have a signed  filled out by that child’s parent(s) or legal guardian. Reference your Confirmation email for this document.

Port-a-Pots are located approximately 400 yards from the base camp near the parking area.

Water will be available from jugs located in Base Camp. We continually check the water supply to make sure it is readily available.

We do not allow anyone to remain at camp without an instructor present

If you suffer from a medical condition that requires medication, please bring your prescribed medicines with you. If you undergo surgery or a hospital stay within 30 days of the class, DO NOT attempt this course.

Cancellation Policy – 

About our School:

• Fully Insured
• Red Cross Certified Training Facility
• EMT’s and Paramedic’s on Staff
• AED on Location 
• Epinephrine on Location
• Instructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Red Cross Certified 
• Low Student to Instructor to create a Pedagogy learning environment. 
• Most Instructors either former Military, EMS, or LE
• Dave Canterbury is NASAR Advanced Search and Rescue Certified 
• Dave Canterbury is Certified Expert Trapper by Fur Takers of America and a Certified Intermediate Herbalist by the Herbal Academy International School of Herbal Arts and Sciences
• All Instructors are equipped and licensed in HAM radio as well as PLB SAT comms for emergency communications away from classroom area.
• Training area is over 4500 Forested Acres 

Disclaimer:
Please make sure you take all gear with you at the end of the class. If gear is left behind, we will not be able to ship it to you, and will be considered abandoned. 

Due to property insurance restrictions: There will be no camping on the school property prior to the start of the class or after the classes conclude.

Each class is instructed by highly trained and professional outdoor/wilderness instructors. Each instructor teaches the Pathfinder School system and is authorized by Dave Canterbury. Instructors, including Dave Canterbury, can vary class to class.