Adult Survival Skills
When:
Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 9:00a -
3:00p
Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 9:00a -
3:00p
Where:
Dancing Bear Farm
379 Jarvis Hill Road
Claremont, NH 03743
Admission:
$135
Hosted by:
Categories:
Classes, Date Idea, Nature, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-survival-class-at-dancing-bear-farm-tickets-1259772315909
Join Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival in this foundational survival class for adults! Got kids? Bring them and sign them up for the KIDS SURVIVAL class at Dancing Bear Farm at the same time you have your class!
Class will cover a wide range of basic survival skills including building a fire, emergency shelters, map & compass, survival kits, wood carving, primitive weapons, foraging, water disinfection, survival psychology, and more! Open to any expereince level, this class will prepare you for your next outdoor adventure.
SKILLS COVERED:
- Knife Use/Sharpening/Safety
- 5 Basic Knots
- Fire Building with Modern Tools
- Rabbit Sticks
- Shelter Building with Modern Gear
- Water Disinfection
- Outdoor Clothing Selection
- Foraging Ethics and Guidelines
- How to Build a Survival Kit
- Survival Logistics and Psychology
- Map & Compass
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- OEWS BASIC, COMPLETE, or ULTIMATE Survival Kit or equivalent. The COMPLETE Kit is most recommended as it has what you need in one package. Each piece of gear has been hand selected by Tim Swanson to fit the needs of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival's curriculum.
- Appropriate clothing for weather and bugs.
- Water, lunch, and snacks (extra water to extinguish fires).
- Notebook and Pen.
- Camping chair or something to sit on.
The linked products above are quality and affordable compared to other gear we have tested and OEWS will never recommend gear that we have not tested and approved ourselves. It is important that students dress prepared for weather, especially cold weather. Class is 100% outside and although class is held off-trail in the forest, it will only be held a short walking distance to the parking area. Please bring extra layers, even if you do not think you will need them.
If you are interested in a knife design developed by Tim Swanson, the lead instructor, please send a message to Jackson Mills of Freedom Forge and inquire about The Talon knife. The Talon knife is Tim's idea of a perfect survival knife for the needs of all of our classes and each one is handmade with custom handle and sheath options. They take a few weeks to make so please plan accordingly if you would like your knife to use in class. Depending on custom options, these knives sell for around $200.
This class is geared for adults, however mature minors are welcome to join. We do not set an age minimum but rather set a maturity standard. It is up to the parents to decide if they feel their child or teen is mature enough for a 6 hour survival class. All students are expected to maintain a level of respect for all students and carry themselves as individuals. If you feel your child will be interruptive to the flow of class, or hinder your independent learning, this class will not be for them and we encourage you to look at our children's survival classes, which are specifically structured for kids. Students below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The ticket price covers the cost of 1 student, regardless of age.
Camping is availabel at the farm for $10 a night. Please reach out to Dancing Bear Farm if you would like to camp out.
This class will be taught by Tim Swanson, founder and lead instructor or Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival. For more information, go to owleyeswilderness.com.
Tent camping is available for $10/site for the weekend. Email [email protected] to reserve a camp site.
