Kids Survival Skills Camp
Introduce your child to the outdoors with practical skills, confidence-building activities, and plenty of fresh air. Our Kids Survival Skills Camp in Revelstoke, BC, blends hands-on learning with safe, age-appropriate challenges. Campers leave with real skills, stronger teamwork, and a deeper respect for nature.
Who it's for
Ages 8–12
Beginners welcome; no prior experience required
Small groups for focused instruction and safety
What campers learn
Basic navigation: map reading, compass use, and simple route planning
Shelter building: choosing sites, constructing lean-tos and debris shelters
Firecraft: safe fire-building, fire safety, and cooking over a small campfire
Water safety and purification: recognizing safe water sources and simple treatment methods
Wilderness first aid basics: wound care, dealing with cold exposure, and how to summon help
Food basics: Simple trail snacks, and camp meal prep
Knotwork and gear care: practical knots, rope safety, and maintaining outdoor gear
Leave No Trace principles: minimizing impact and respecting wildlife
Teamwork and problem solving: cooperative challenges that build leadership and confidence
Daily structure (sample)
Morning: Morning hike, skill focus and instructor demonstration
Midday: guided practice and small-group challenges
Afternoon: applied scenarios (e.g., mock lost-hiker search, shelter-building contest)
Safety and instruction
Led by certified guides
Low camper-to-instructor ratios for close supervision
All activities tailored to weather conditions and group ability
Thorough pre-camp information provided for clothing, gear, and medical needs
Emergency plans and communication devices carried on every outing
What to bring (recommended)
Daypack, water bottle, and lunch/snacks
Weather-appropriate layers, rain jacket, and sturdy shoes
Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant
A journal and pencil
Any personal medication (notify staff during registration)
Registration and questions
Spaces are limited to keep groups small—early registration recommended
Give your child the tools and confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely. Book a Kids Survival Skills Camp and watch them grow into capable, curious outdoor explorers.
Kids Survival Skills Camp
Introduce your child to the outdoors with practical skills, confidence-building activities, and plenty of fresh air. Our Kids Survival Skills Camp in Revelstoke, BC, blends hands-on learning with safe, age-appropriate challenges. Campers leave with real skills, stronger teamwork, and a deeper respect for nature.
Who it's for
Ages 8–12
Beginners welcome; no prior experience required
Small groups for focused instruction and safety
What campers learn
Basic navigation: map reading, compass use, and simple route planning
Shelter building: choosing sites, constructing lean-tos and debris shelters
Firecraft: safe fire-building, fire safety, and cooking over a small campfire
Water safety and purification: recognizing safe water sources and simple treatment methods
Wilderness first aid basics: wound care, dealing with cold exposure, and how to summon help
Food basics: Simple trail snacks, and camp meal prep
Knotwork and gear care: practical knots, rope safety, and maintaining outdoor gear
Leave No Trace principles: minimizing impact and respecting wildlife
Teamwork and problem solving: cooperative challenges that build leadership and confidence
Daily structure (sample)
Morning: Morning hike, skill focus and instructor demonstration
Midday: guided practice and small-group challenges
Afternoon: applied scenarios (e.g., mock lost-hiker search, shelter-building contest)
Safety and instruction
Led by certified guides
Low camper-to-instructor ratios for close supervision
All activities tailored to weather conditions and group ability
Thorough pre-camp information provided for clothing, gear, and medical needs
Emergency plans and communication devices carried on every outing
What to bring (recommended)
Daypack, water bottle, and lunch/snacks
Weather-appropriate layers, rain jacket, and sturdy shoes
Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant
A journal and pencil
Any personal medication (notify staff during registration)
Registration and questions
Spaces are limited to keep groups small—early registration recommended
Give your child the tools and confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely. Book a Kids Survival Skills Camp and watch them grow into capable, curious outdoor explorers.
