Calling all Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adults for this World of Outdoor Survival (WOODS) Series!
WOODS 1: Emergency Preparedness & Bug-Out Bags (5/7)
Could you survive a night in the wild?
Start building your emergency kit and learn the basics of survival in this hands-on session. We’ll explore the 10 essentials for survival, discuss when to bug out versus sheltering in place, and guide you through assembling your own bug-out bag. Put your quick-thinking skills to the test with an emergency scenario game, learning how to respond effectively in a crisis.
WOODS 2: Shelter Building & Fire Starting (5/21)
If you had to build a shelter from scratch, could you?
Learn how to stay warm, dry, and safe in any emergency! In this session, we’ll explore the Rule of Threes, discuss how to choose the best shelter location, and practice essential fire-starting techniques. You’ll get hands-on experience building emergency shelters and testing different methods for starting a fire.
WOODS 3: Water & Food Survival (6/4)
Essential for survival: knowing how to find, purify, and store water.
In this session, we’ll cover safe vs. unsafe water sources, various purification methods, and teach you how to build a DIY water filter. Plus, we’ll touch on basic foraging skills and give you a taste of freeze-dried emergency food.
WOODS 4: First Aid & Medical Preparedness (6/18)
Be ready to handle injuries in any survival situation!
In this session, we’ll cover the top five survival injuries and how to treat them, including stopping bleeding, handling shock, and treating burns. You'll assemble a mini first-aid kit, practice bandaging and splinting, and put your skills to the test in a First-Aid Relay.
WOODS 5: Self-Defense & Situational Awareness (7/2)
Learn how to stay aware, stay safe, and protect yourself in any situation!
In this session, we’ll develop your situational awareness skills, teach you how to handle aggressive encounters, and practice basic self-defense moves. You’ll also have the chance to learn from a guest instructor and participate in a real-life Urban Survival Challenge to test your skills.
WOODS 6: Radio Communication for Survival (7/16)
Learn how to communicate in an emergency when modern technology fails.
In this session, we’ll teach you about different types of radios, emergency call signs, and radio etiquette. You'll get hands-on experience operating two-way radios and put your skills to the test in a fun Radio Relay Challenge. This is a crucial survival skill for staying connected when it matters most!
Please note that this series is for Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adults ONLY.