Training

​Scheduled Classes

Each of our scheduled classes - Survival 101, Wild Wisdom, and Bare Bones - is comprised of a curriculum based on Byron's seven survival priorities: Positive Mental Attitude, Wilderness First Aid, Shelter, Fire, Signaling, Water, and Food.

Survival 101 - one night
Our most popular class.
Tuition: $175.
Location: Madison, GA.
​Start time: Sat, 10 a.m.
End time: Sun, noon.
​Class size: 8 max.
Adults 18+.
​Ages 15–17 w/parent/guardian.
Survival 101 GEAR LIST.

There will be several survival challenges during the class, and a written test will be administered near the conclusion. A top scorer will be awarded bragging rights and awarded a suitable prize. Each student successfully completing the class will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Bottled water will be provided during class; students bring their own food. A bathroom is located in our nearby cabin.

Wild Wisdom - two nights
Tuition: $215.
Location: Madison, GA.
​Start time: Fri, 10 a.m.
End time: Sun, noon.
​Class size: 8 max.
Adults 18+.
​Ages 15–17 w/parent/guardian.
​Wild Wisdom GEAR LIST.

The same curriculum as the 101 but another day and night to learn and practice, In addition there will be jerky making and a sling shot competition.

​There will be several survival challenges during the class, and a written test will be administered near the conclusion. A top scorer will be awarded bragging rights and awarded a suitable prize. Each student successfully completing the class will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Bottled water will be provided during class; students bring their own food. A bathroom is located in our nearby cabin.

​Bare Bones - two nights
​Our most challenging class.
Tuition: $245 per person.
Location: Madison, GA.
​Start time: Fri, 10 a.m.
End time: Sun, noon.
​Class size: 8 max.
Adults, 18+.
Bare Bones ​GEAR LIST.

The Bare Bones class will have three phases. Phase One on Friday will have students spending the day in a static camp at the canopy. Tents will be used in the evening, a bathroom will be available, and bottled water will be provided. Phase Two on Saturday will have students going "down the hill" to the creek and establishing a new camp carved out of the woods. Students will sleep in improvised shelters (no tents). Water will be procured from the creek and made safe to drink. Phase Three on Sunday will have the students back at their static camp finishing their training.

Food will be issued (you might get hungry but won't starve) and students will learn the importance of rationing. There's more - like fire-by-friction - but why spoil the fun and spill the beans. Come prepared for a unique camping and learning experience.

​Private Instruction - duration determined by client
One person, two people, three people, maybe a group of five or six. Please inquire as to our reasonable rates.

​Instructor Training - five nights
Tuition: $550.
Location: Madison, GA.
​Start time: Mon, 10 a.m.
End time: Sat, 9 a.m.
Five days / five nights.
​Class size: 6 max.
Adults 18+.

Have you ever wanted to teach wilderness survival? Have you ever wanted to start your own survival school? This may well be the best and most affordable class to get your dream started. Survival skills and techniques, lesson plan creation, small group behavior, LLCs, permitting, insurance, teaching skills - the list goes on.