This course is designed for the beginner who wants to be more comfortable and confident their first time camping and or hiking as well as being better prepared for an emergency if it were to occur.

Dates: April 11th thru 13th

Outline of course will Include:

• Kit Selection
• Clothing and Footwear
• Sleep and shelter Options
• Proper Staking Techniques and Tent Stake selection
• Back pack considerations
• Properly Packing a Back Pack
• Camp stove selection and use
• Basic First Aid
• Knife and Tool Safety 
• Simple Camp fires and Fire Starting
• Camp food selection and simple Recipes 
• Survival Priorities 
• Communication Options for Emergencies 
• Navigation basics
• Basic signaling when help is needed

Gear requirement List:

• Back Pack 35 Liter minimum
• Knife
• Pocket knife or SAK
• Folding Saw
• Ferrocerium Rod
• 2 Bic Lighters
• 2 water bottles and at least one Steel Bottle Nesting cup
• Tent or Hammock (stakes and straps)
• Sleep Pad
• Sleeping bag or Top Quilt
• Poncho
• 100 ft Paracord
• 25’ 1/8” Shock cord
• Compass
• Headlamp
• 2 Cotton Bandannas
• Pair of Gloves
• Medications (prescription only)
• Notebook and pencil
• Snacks and food of choice
• Clothing appropriate for the season

Meeting Location - 

Cabin Rentals - 

Age Requirements

• You must be 13 yrs or older to attend this class. Any student under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult registered with that class.
• Young Adults 13 to 17 are full price.

If your child is left in camp repeatedly or left alone to be cared for by staff, you may be asked to leave the class.

If you bring a minor that is not your child, you must have a signed  filled out by that child's parent(s) or legal guardian. Reference your Confirmation email for this document.

Port-a-Pots are located approximately 400 yards from the base camp near the parking area.

Water will be available from jugs located in Base Camp. We continually check the water supply to make sure it is readily available.

We do not allow anyone to remain at camp without an instructor present

If you suffer from a medical condition that requires medication, please bring your prescribed medicines with you. If you undergo surgery or a hospital stay within 30 days of the class, DO NOT attempt this course.

Cancellation Policy - 

About our School:

• Fully Insured
• Red Cross Certified Training Facility
• EMT’s and Paramedic’s on Staff
• AED on Location 
• Epinephrine on Location
• Instructors are CPR and Wilderness First Aid Red Cross Certified 
• Low Student to Instructor to create a Pedagogy learning environment. 
• Most Instructors either former Military, EMS, or LE
• Lead Instructor is NASAR Advanced Search and Rescue Certified 
• Dave Canterbury is Certified Expert Trapper by Fur Takers of America and a Certified Intermediate Herbalist by the Herbal Academy International School of Herbal Arts and Sciences
• All Instructors are equipped and licensed in HAM radio as well as PLB SAT comes for emergency communications away from classroom area.
• Training area is over 4500 Forested Acres 

Disclaimer:
Please make sure you take all gear with you at the end of the class. If gear is left behind, we will not be able to ship it to you, and will be considered abandoned. 

Due to property insurance restrictions: There will be no camping on the school property prior to the start of the class or after the classes conclude.

Each class is instructed by highly trained and professional outdoor/wilderness instructors. Each instructor teaches the Pathfinder School system and is authorized by Dave Canterbury. Instructors, including Dave Canterbury, can vary class to class.