How It Works
Why Choose a Custom Survival Skills Class?
Scheduling a custom survival skills class is a fantastic option because it allows families and youth from farther away to create their own classes closer to home. This makes it easier for participants to access valuable wilderness education without extensive travel. Additionally, custom classes provide an excellent opportunity for homeschool groups to learn together in an engaging, hands-on environment while enjoying the outdoors.
How do I find a group of families?
Sometimes you may not have or know enough people who want to join a group class. That’s okay! We can help reach out to families in your area through our network to see if there is anyone interested in joining your location.
How do I book a group?
We have made the booking part simple. I know the last thing anyone wants is to try and book for other families, especially if you don’t know them. Once you have the required number of students or families, simply add each family and their emails to the group form and we will take care of the rest. The group form is located here:
Scheduling Custom Youth Classes
There are 3 options when scheduling custom youth or family classes. Those options are Single day classes, Custom Group Classes, or a Custom Wilderness Skills Program.
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Single Day Classes: These are 2-3 hours long and can be customized based on the ages of students. Classes are chosen from the list below. Material fees are required based on the classes chosen.
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Custom Wilderness Skills Program: Family Pathway Program (12-Class Series) Duration: 12 classes (2 per month, 4 hours each) A structured, immersive experience designed for families to develop long-term survival and primitive skills together. Each class builds on the last, creating confidence and mastery in wilderness living.
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Weekend Survival Basics (2-Day Course) This immersive weekend course teaches essential survival skills in a hands-on format. Participants will build their own shelters, cook over fire, and practice real-world survival scenarios. Duration: Two days (overnight optional) Cost: $150 per person
Scheduling & Availability
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Scheduling is subject to our availability.
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We offer a limited number of custom classes each year.
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Custom classes allow you to choose the days, times, class subjects, and locations that work best for you.
How to Book a Custom Class
Start by gathering a group of interested participants. Once your ready, submit the group form with the names and emails of each family or student. After submitting the form, we will send out a email containing the class outline and payment instructions. Once payment is received, each student or family (if a group) will receive a confirmation email securing their spot in the class.
Once registration is completed your group has 7 days to pay before the registration expires. If registration expires dates will no longer be held & you’ll need to resubmit registration and may need to choose new dates.
Day Classes
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Single Day Class
Customize your survival experience! Students and families can choose from our list of hands-on survival and primitive skills classes for a single-day deep dive into a subject of their choice.
Perfect for those looking to focus on a specific skill with expert guidance. Choose from topics such as: Fire-making (bow drill, hand drill, flint and steel) primitive shelter-building, natural cordage, primitive traps, wild edible and medicinal plant identification, primitive fishing techniques navigation and more!
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Pick your class
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Select an available date
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Choose your location
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Book Your Custom Class!
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Family Pathway Program
Course Pathways
1. Survival Basics
For participants new to wilderness survival, this course covers the essential skills needed to safely navigate and survive in the wild. Topics include:
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Survival Kit: Stay Prepared by learning to build and carry a minimal survival kit that will get you through harsh weather and keep you alive.
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Fire: Learn how to find the right materials to make fire & discover several ways to make a fire that will keep you warm and dry.
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Shelter: Learn essential shelter skills to keep you warm and protected from the elements.
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Water: Learn how to locate water in the wild and safely disinfect it with minimal gear.
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Signaling & Rescue: Don't miss a chance to get rescued! Learn how to properly signal and communicate with rescuers to increase your chance of being found.
2. Mountain Trekker
Designed for those with foundational survival skills, this course focuses on skills needed for extended wilderness excursions. Topics include:
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Land Navigation: Learn basic map and compass skills to be able to navigate across country and even find your location.
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Fire: Learn how to build a bow drill kit from locally sourced material and then make fire from the land.
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Shelter: Up your shelter game with advanced Bush craft skills for making shelters in the wilderness.
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Water: Learn to disinfect water with new advanced water disinfection techniques.
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Wild Resources: Learn to identify local plants and vegetation for resources.
3. Hunter / Gatherer
This advanced course delves into the art of thriving in the wilderness with minimal gear. Topics include:
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Passive Hunting Systems: Learn to make and use primitive traps and snares to harvest food giving you more time for other tasks.
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Active Hunting Skills: Learn how to make traditional throw sticks for hunting small small and fowl. Learn stalking skills to get close.
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Track & Sign: Lean how to identify animal tracks and sign to find the best locations for setting traps and active hunting.
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Wild Plants: Learn to identify wild plants for food and medicine. Learn how to make cordage (string) from plant fibers.
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Wild Resources: Learn to identify local plants and vegetation for resources to use for trap baits or materials.
4. Primitive Skills
This advanced course delves into the art of thriving in the wilderness with off the land primitive gear & tools. Topics include:
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Stone & Bone Tools: Learn to make and use stone & bone tools. Making your own tools from the land opens doors to boost your confidence.
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Hand Drill Fire Off The Land: Learn how to make a Hand drill kit using your stone blade. Then learn how to make fire with the hand drill.
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Primitive Shelter: Learn to make shelter that will keep you warm and dry without the aid of modern tools or cordage.
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Water Disinfection: Learn how to disinfect water with primitive tools without the aid of metal pots, bottles, or filters.
Program Benefits
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Hands-on experience in real wilderness environments
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A chance to develop resilience, problem-solving, and self-reliance
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Opportunity to connect with nature and learn sustainable living practices
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Skills applicable to recreational adventuring and emergency preparedness
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Each month includes 2 classes that are 4 hours. Program Consits of a total of 12 classes Class time is a blend of campfire-classroom instruction and hands-on practice in the field.
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Students are required to bring personal gear, including gloves, safety glasses, water, snacks, and appropriate clothing for the season.
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Program can be scheduled are held April - October, with adjustments to content and activities to suit the season.
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All courses are led by experienced instructors who are passionate about wilderness education and primitive skills.
Rates
Custom Wilderness Skills Program for Families
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(6 month 12 classes) $2,280 per family (based on a family of 4 students).
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(3 month 6 classes) $1140 per family (based on a family of 4 students).
Day Class
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$125 for a 4-hour session.
Two Day Course
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$300 per person
One-Time Group Classes
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$650 for a 2-hour session. $50 materials cost
Travel Fees
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$0.70 per mile for all classes located more than 20 miles from Payson, Utah.
Materials May Not Be Included In Price
Some custom and Private classes do require a materials fee. Please view the pricing chart above to see if it has (+ Materials ) next to the price. Materials fees are added once your custom class is finalized.
Travel Fees can be split between the group, however material fees are charged per student.

