Survival Challenge: Learn, Adapt, Thrive!
Discover what it takes to adapt and thrive when the unexpected happens. In this immersive workshop, students will learn essential survival skills that go beyond basic camping know-how. From prioritizing needs in high-pressure situations to improvising tools and shelters, participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence to navigate unpredictable scenarios.
Through hands-on activities, they’ll explore fire-building techniques, water purification methods, first-aid essentials, and how to identify what’s truly important when plans fall apart. The course culminates in an exciting survival simulation, where students put their new skills to the test in a challenging, real-world scenario. This workshop fosters resilience, resourcefulness, and problem-solving—all while building a deep connection with the natural world.
Course Details
This course is for students entering 10th grade through 12th grade in the fall.
Students must have basic fitness.
4 Days
July 11 - 14: FULL
$450
Class Requirements
- -Good physical condition
- -Ability to listen attentively and follow all directions
- -Willingness to help with all camp chores, gear management, and morale
What you’ll learn
Learn the important skills needed to get through when the plans fall apart. What’s important, what’s not. Then use these skills to test yourself in a “survival scenario”.
Survival Basics
Building Shelter
Fundamentals of Fire
Signaling for Help
Knife Safety
Building a Survival Kit
What to expect:
This course takes place at our campus overlooking the Matanuska Glacier and in the nearby backcountry of the Talkeetna Mountains. We start with training at our Base Camp that includes hands-on practice with knives, fire, and cord, as well as ‘classroom’ time around the campfire.
After learning the fundamentals and building your own survival kit you’ll practice your skills in a challenging survival scenario.
Courses for Summer 2025 Available NOW!
Scholarships Available
We want our courses to be accessible to everyone.
Generous donations from our community make this program possible. Thanks to our partners, we are able to offer discounts for a limited number of students. They can’t last forever, so take advantage of them while supplies last! Sponsors and scholarship amounts will change each month. Booking earlier will save you more.
This month’s sponsor is MICA Guides. Book online and use the code MICAGUIDES to save 50% on your tuition.
