Course vary, here are some subjects that may be covered. Please note, that due to it being a half day course not all subjects can be covered:

Shelter:

• Emergency Shelter Building
• Knot Tying
• Fire

Fire Lighting:

Introduction to  ignition sources such as chemical, solar and spark ignition, fire maintenance and upkeep.

Acquisition:
Finding and making safe water.
• Water sourcing
• Filtration
• Purification

Introduction to foraging and plant identification.

Tool work:

• Whittling
• Knife Safety

Depending on instructor availability we may deliver archery, axe and knife throwing as well.

Alongside all of these there will be activities that will see youngsters and adults explore the great outdoors.

Principles & Priorities of Survival

PLAN-M

Survival Triangle

Survival kits & Equipment selection

Cutting tools and safe handling

Protection
Protection from the elements and further harm:

Shelter

• Emergency shelters, site selection & Safety;
• Natural shelters;
• Bedding and insulation;
• Integration of fire into the shelter.

Fire-Lighting

• Ignition sources;
• Fuel selection;
• Wood choices, fire-lays and when to use them;
• Lighting in wet weather.

Location
Attracting Rescue , Location Action Plan.

• Attract, Hold and Direct;
• Equipment and uses;
• Search and Rescue Services.

Acquisition
Water

• Theory;
• Filters – Improvised and commercial.

Food

• Game preparation;
• Trapping and trap building – Strangle – Mangle – Dangle – Tangle’.

Navigation

• Introduction to map & compass;
• Natural Navigation methods – Sun, stars and moon.