Survival 3, five day course is our most advanced survival course, designed to enhance living long term in the outdoors or off grid. Although no previous experience is required; this level is focused on what is described as "earth living" which essentially means living in nature and thriving in an "off grid" situation. It is recommended to take Survival 1 and 2 prior to this fast paced, intensive course.
Topics covered include:
ㅁ Seasonal shelter types and designs: Bush camps, Earth lodges, Grass huts
ㅁ Where to build your shelters: planning migratory routes
ㅁ Rocket Stoves (fire skills)
ㅁTransporting Fire (miles)
ㅁ Primitive Glue: Epoxy Resin
ㅁ Water systems and managements
ㅁ Survival building materials: cob
ㅁ Uses of Grasses and Cattails: thatch, mats and looms
ㅁ Living off grid skills audit (safety, shelter, water purification and gathering)
ㅁ Survival Challenge off grid
ㅁ Hunting with slings and atl-atl
Thriving by living in a long term nature setting requires skills and knowledge of the immediate environment coupled with the will to to succeed and grow.
Maine Primitive Skills School offers campsites to students during their stay at no extra charge. When preparing to arrive, plan as if you were going on a comfortable car camping experience. You will have easy access to your vehicles during meals and before and after course times. Check out our "What to Bring" page and don't hesitate to contact the school for more details.
Time: 9.00 Sat. - Wed 4pm.
Limit: 12 Students
Deposits transferable but non-refundable
Minimum Age: 16 years and older
Course location:- Maine Primitive Skills School, 716 Church Hill Road, Augusta, ME 04330 www.primitiveskills.com Tel: +1 207-623-7298 E-mail: staff@primitiveskills.com
