(8 hours - includes live exercises)

Teaches a variety of skills useful to those who live in urban/suburban areas.

Course Description

This course is 8-hours long and includes classroom and outdoor time learning to increase survival skills within an urban/suburban setting.  The focus is placed on the critical tasks necessary to shelter in place ("Bug In").  The urban environment is notably different from a wilderness landscape, requiring a unique library of knowledge to overcome likely challenges.  Students learn:

• Establishing shelter
• Fire building
• Using a fire extinguisher
• Purifying drinking water
• Siphoning gas
• Jump starting a vehicle
• Seal a room from chemical/biological attack
• Proper use of mylar emergency blankets
• Breaking down a door
• Creating a resource map

Students will take a written Student Examination.

Course Prerequisites

The are no prerequisites for taking this course, and the material can be understood by mature people of all ages.

Course Materials Provided

The student's following course materials are included in the cost of the course. Each student will receive a packet, which includes*:

• Course Completion Certificate
• Course Evaluation Sheet
• Student Exam

Course Packing List

Participation requires that the student provide the following equipment, which is not included in the cost of the course. Students who arrive without a piece of non-optional equipment listed below will be asked to leave, may be unable to participate in certain sections of instruction, or may be able to purchase suitable replacements on the premises, at our sole discretion. Students should pack:

• Pen & Paper
• Protective eyewear
• Hat
• Sturdy closed-toe shoes - no flip-flops or sandals
• Clothing appropriate for season/weather outdoors
• (OPTIONAL) Snacks
• (OPTIONAL) Drinks
• (OPTIONAL) Bug Out Bag / Survival Kit - If you already have a bug out bag or survival supplies relevant to the topics of this course (e.g. firestarter), bring it along.  No firearms please.

Minimum Class Size Requirement

Due to the logistical efforts required to conduct this course, a minimum of 8 students must be registered and pre-paid, as of 72 hours before the scheduled time and date, for the course to be held.  If this minimum requirement can not be met, the course will be rescheduled to a future date.

* Student Packet contents subject to change without notice.