Youth & Family Camps
Are you ready to embark on an adventure that will test your skills, strengthen your family bonds, and teach you invaluable survival techniques?
Join us for an immersive experience at our Youth and Family Survival Camp, where participants of all ages will learn essential skills for thriving in the great outdoors!
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Survival Skills
Overview
During this intensive camp, families and youth will engage in hands-on learning and practical training in survival & primitive skills essentials. From shelter building and fire starting, to navigation and wild plant identification, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of mastering these crucial skills. This camp is designed not only to teach survival techniques but also to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience in participants.
Bush Bows
Catching Food In Primitive Traps
Key Learning Objectives:
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Shelter Building: Learn how to construct various types of shelters using natural materials.
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Fire Starting: Master different methods of starting fires safely and efficiently.
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Water Sourcing and Purification: Discover techniques for finding and purifying water in the wilderness.
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Navigation: Develop skills in map reading, using a compass, and navigating without traditional tools.
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Primitive & Ancestral Skills: Learn ancient skills that kept our ancestors alive.
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Foraging and Food Preparation: Identify edible plants and learn how to safely prepare them for consumption.
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Survival Psychology: Understand the mental aspects of survival, including stress management and decision-making under pressure.
Camp Activities:
Each day will be filled with engaging activities that challenge and educate participants in a supportive environment. Activities may include group shelters, scenario-based simulations, and individual skill-building exercises. Evenings will offer opportunities for reflection, campfire discussions, and storytelling sessions to reinforce learning and build camaraderie among families and participants.
Who Should Attend:
This camp is ideal for families looking to bond through adventure, youth interested in outdoor wilderness skills development, and anyone eager to learn practical survival techniques in a controlled and educational setting. No prior experience is required—just a spirit of adventure and a willingness to learn!
Camps are for families of all ages. Participating youth are between 6 - 17, however younger kids are welcome to join the lessons. We do offer a teen only course for teens 12-17. Learn more
Y&F Base Camp Course
During the Base Camp Course students will spend time around base camp and take day hikes into the local area for resources. Students will gather around the main camp for instruction or meet for instructional hikes. This course takes place in a base camp setting and allows students to learn a wide range of skills in a camp-like setting without the need to camp every night and travel long distances. Students & Families can camp in their shelters they set up or bring a tent or camper. Each day will be around 6 hours of instruction, & we will have 1 hour for lunch each day. Students are responsible for their own meals and food, however we will provide breakfast each morning at the group fire & a camp dessert each night.
Water is provided.
Y&F Base Camp Course Subjects
Skills being covered:
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Select and build a primitive or minimal camp using basic gear
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Learn how to build and set primitive traps
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Learn to make friction fire off the land
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2 methods for disinfecting water
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Wilderness Cooking / Primitive Cooking
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Food preservation in the wilderness
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Wild medicine
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Wild Edible plants
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Wilderness teas
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Atlatl & Dart & primitive hunting tools
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Natural Cordage
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Primitive Lighting
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Wilderness kits
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Primitive trapping
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Primitive fishing
Tuition: $850 Per Family (Materials and Food Included)
(Price is for up to a Family of 6) Additional students are $50 each.
Y&F Hunter Gatherer Course
During this course students will spend time around base camp building primitive hunting tools, making containers, knapping stone tools, and building traps. Students will gather around the main camp for instruction in the morning, & then meet for instructional hikes where they will go on "Staged" primitive hunts for 3D targets, and learn to use the primitive gear they make. This course takes place in a base camp setting and allows students to learn a wide range of skills in a camp-like setting without the need to camp every night and travel long distances. Students can camp in their own shelters or bring a tent. Each day will be around 6 hours of instruction, & we will have 1 hour for lunch each day. Students are responsible for their own meals and food, however we will provide breakfast each morning & a dessert each night. This course is more advanced and recommend taking this course after the Basecamp course.
Water is provided.
Y&F Hunter Gatherer Course Subjects
Skills being covered:
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Learn how to build and set primitive traps
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Learn to make friction fire off the land
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Wilderness Cooking / Primitive Cooking
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Food preservation in the wilderness
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Wild Spices & Herbs
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Wild Edible plants
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Wilderness teas
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Atlatl & Dart
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Rabbit Sticks
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Bundle Bows & Arrows
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Natural Cordage
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Stone Tools
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Bone Tools
Tuition: $950 Per Family (Materials and Food Included)
(Price is for up to a Family of 6) Additional students are $50 each.
Brittany, St George UT
"Kyle is one of the best youth teachers I've seen. He has so much patience working with large groups of youth. He cares about all the kids in the class and is amazing at adapting to different student needs!
Tution assistance from UEFA, Harmony Ed, or My Tech
We require 100% of the full tuition to book dates and classes. Once paid you are commiting to the camp and the tuition is non refundable.
We Provide All Materials & breakfast!
Simply bring your own food and camp gear.
Breakfast Menu
Day 1: Muffins, Milk, Donuts
Day 2: Eggs, Hash browns, Sausage. (Orange Juice)
Day 3: Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes. (Orange Juice)
Dessert Menu:
Night 1: S'mores
Night 2: Cobbler
Night 3: Cake
See Pictures & Videos From Past Classes!
Get a sense of what classes are like!
2024 - 2025 Dates & Availability
Dates | Availability | Course Type | Locations |
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November 14th - 16th (2025) | Open | Hunter Gatherer | Gunlock, Utah |
October 17th - 19th (2025) | Open | Hunter Gatherer | Payson, Utah |
September 5th - 7th (2025) | Open | Hunter Gatherer | Heber, Utah |
August 1st -3rd (2025) | Open | Base Camp | Payson, Utah |
July 11th - 13th (2025) | Open | Base Camp | Payson, Utah |
June 27th -29th (2025) | Open | Base Camp | Heber, Utah |
April 11th -13th (2025) | Open | Hunter Gatherer | Glendale, Utah |
February 14th -16th (2025) | Open | Base Camp | Gunlock, Utah |
November 15th - 17th (2024) | Open | Hunter Gatherer | Glendale, Utah |
October 18th - 20th (2024) | Open | Base Camp | St George, Utah |
Register For A Camp
Use the form below to get registered. Payment is due by 48 hours after registering.
Gear List
(all * are required) Gear can be shared among family members.
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50 ft of Para cord *
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1 fixed blade knife*
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2 tarps (one poncho tarp & one 6x8 tarp) *
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1 Wool Blanket (Queen Size or larger)
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1 Sleeping bag rated for a minimum of 10 degrees *
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2 4x6 cotton or wool cloths
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2 bandannas
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1 ferro rod *
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2 Stainless steel “single wall” water bottles
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1 roll of 22 or 24 gauge stainless steel or copper wire
Family Camp Gear (Recommended)
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Food
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Extra Water
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Personal cooking supplies
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Tent or camper trailer
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Chairs
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Sleeping bags
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Tables
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skewers
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Ice chest
Clothing List (recommended)
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2 pairs of hiking rated socks
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Closed toe shoes or hiking sandals
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Sunglasses
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Long sleeve shirt
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Rain jacket or wind layer
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Long pants
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Shorts
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Longsleeve shirt
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Short sleeve shirt
If you need to borrow our gear please reach out. If you can't obtain some gear don't stress, we will have extra gear on hand.