Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the wilderness.

Concepts

survival, fire safety, drinking water, emergency kits, first aid, cardinal directions, compasses

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Additional Tags

physical education

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in conjunction with an outdoor camp program or curriculum
• Bring the activities to a Boy Scout troop, Girl Scout troop, or other organization focused on outdoor preparedness

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson, map, and trail directions are based on a specific area at the Calvin Crest Outdoor school; you'll need to adapt the instructions to your own area, and provide a different map
• One section of the lesson provides tips for hunting animals for food, but also comes with descriptions of edible plants in case some of your learners object to hunting
• The first activity assumes that you have constructed a model shelter
• Exercise care in the second activity, as it involves matches and lighting fire
• The majority of the packet provides tips and instructions for various survival situations; the activities begin on page 21

Pros

• Comes with great tips and strategies for surviving in the wild
• Activities build teamwork and group communication skills

Cons

• None