Wilderness Survival Foray - Calgary

Wilderness Survival Foray - Calgary

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 10 am - 4 pm

Location: Calgary

Age: 7 and up

Materials: all included

Workshop runs rain, snow or shine. 

Topics covered:
Mindset
  • "I'm lost in the wilderness, what do I do?"
Fire Starting
  • Discussion on importance of fire and its uses/safety
  • Introduction to flint and steel (Ferro Rod) fires and practice making sparks
  • Practice making small fire using Ferro Rod using natural materials 
Knife Safety
  • Discuss knife usage and safety
  • Practice making stakes/roasting stick followed by batoning firewood
Shelter Building
  • Emergency Shelters
Bring:
  • Non folding knife (if they wish to use their own)
  • Snacks and Lunch
  • Water
  • Bug Spray/Sunscreen (if desired)
  • Sturdy footwear (no sandals/flip flops or open toe shoes)
  • Appropriate clothing for weather

Parents are encouraged to attend, but are not considered participants. Sessions are focussed on the children, and parents are encouraged to observe and allow the child to learn at his or her own pace - and perhaps fail. The instructor is an advocate for success through exploring failure and asks that parents allow for the same. This provides an opportunity for the students to build resilience and internalize lessons.

Social distancing rules in effect; masks not required.

Questions? Contact events@wisdomhomeschooling.com or 780-741-2113

Cancellation Policy

Event Properties

Event Date Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2020
Event End Date Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2020
Cut off date Friday, 23 Oct, 2020
Spots available 25
Price $70 per student (parents are free)

Registration has closed.

 
 
 
 
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