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Wilderness Survival Summer Camp
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Audubon Acres,
Chattanooga, TN
June 22nd-26th
9am-12pm
$250
Ages 7-11
Monday - Natural Shelters + Friction Fires
Tuesday - Basket Weaving + Spoon Carving (parent + child class with some exceptions)
Wednesday - Track Identification + Traps
Thursday -Water Purification + Natural Tie Dye
Friday - Plant Identification + Extracts + Teas
Information: There are 15 available camp spots. A $100 deposit is due upon registration, and the remaining $150 must be paid by June 1st.
Payments can be made by Venmo or Cash App, but checks can be arranged.
Every child will be required to bring their own carving knife to Tuesday's class.
Parents are advised to attend Tuesday's class with their child. Some exceptions may apply.
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Bushcraft 101 A
Hosted on a private 7-acre property
near the Chickamauga Battlefield
Mondays 1pm-3pm
$540
Ages 5-11
August 24 - Top 5 Survival Needs/ Tarp Shelters
August 31 - Debris Hut + Natural Shelter Construction
September 7 - Flint + Steel Fires/ Campfires Apples
September 14 - Water Ecology Day
September 21 - Traps + Snares
September 28 - Basket Weaving: Parent+Child
October 5 - Water Purification/Natural Tie Dye
October 12 - Fall Break
October 19 - Plant Identification/ Cordage
October 26 - Spoon Carving: Parent+Child
November 2 - Track/ Reptile Identification
November 9 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
November 16 - Graduation/Forest Feast
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Bushcraft 101 B
Hosted on a private 7-acre property
near the Chickamauga Battlefield
Mondays 3:15pm-5:15pm
$540
Ages 7-11
August 24 - Different Natural Shelters
August 31 - Ferro Rod + Bow Drill Fires
September 7 - Crawdad Traps: Parent+Child
September 14 - Primitive Fishing
September 21 - Leather Sling Making
September 28 - Clay Work + Useful Handmade Tools
October 5 - Tree Identification
October 12 - Fall Break
October 19 - Kuksa Carving: Parent+Child
October 26 - Navigation By The Stars, Sun, and Compass
November 2 - Campfire Cooking
November 9 - The Great Bushcraft Challenge
November 16 - Graduation/Forest Feast
Meet Your
Instructors
Hi! We're Steve + Sarah DeLotelle! We met at Lee University in 2007 and immediately bonded over a love for rock climbing, camping, and exploring nature! After getting married, Steve earned a masters in counseling and spent a decade in wilderness therapy, while I (Sarah) worked as a youth minister. We homeschool our three kids who continually teach us about wonder and adventure. Young Bushcrafters was started because we are passionate about seeing youth thrive in a wilderness setting! Our hope is that bushcrafting will be a source of confidence and joy throughout your child's life!
Reviews We Love
"This is the best thing our kids said they did all year. Our three kids each have an area they love - from survival techniques to the animal lover to the crafty nature explorer - they each got to learn skills they use all the time now. Sarah and Steve do an amazing job at working with several age levels at once and keeping everyone engaged on their level. It's truly a gift!"
Mike and Julia
"Sarah and Steve led each class will a gentle, calming presence that made my children feel comfortable. They were attuned to the needs and interests of every individual. After each class, my children came home and practiced the skills they learned from Steve and Sarah. We will definitely be back!"
Kristen
"My kids learned so many skills in Young Bushcrafters that they will be able to carry with them for life! I was amazed at some of the things they crafted and came home with: hand carved spoons, willow woven baskets, natural dyed bandanas, fish pots, and clay pots. Their favorite unit was definitely spoon carving which means they made a great many more at home! Sarah and Steve are trustworthy, kind leaders with a great knowledge base. I recommend this class to any youth or child looking to learn more about the outdoors!"
Bethany
Information
Cost
All 12-week classes are $540 total. There is a $90 non-refundable downpayment unpon registration that goes towards your final balance. The cost for the class is $540 regaurdless of attendance. Payment must be made in full or in monthly payments of $150 on the first Mondays of the month - September 7th, October 5th, and November 2nd. We ask that you pay the full $540, no matter your attendance.
Leadership + Location
Classes are led by Steve + Sarah DeLotelle and are currently held on a private 7-acre woodland property near Chickamauga Battlefield. We will not have other locations this semester, but will in the future. Previous locations have included Trenton, Chickamauga, Audubon Acres, and Hixson.
Class Size
Classes are approximately 15-20 students.
Class Order
Bushcraft A and B can be done in any order.
Can Parents Attend With Their Child?
Parents are welcome to stay and learn alongside their child or watch from a distance.
Class Cancelations
Classes are held rain or shine in most cases. We will have a pop-up tent for rain, but will postpone classes if hazardous storms are in the forecast. If a class is canceled, a makeup class will be offered.