In this fun and practical outdoor class, kids will learn essential survival shelter-building skills, focusing on how to stay warm, dry, and protected using materials found in nature. Through teamwork and hands-on exploration, students will gain confidence in their ability to create shelter in the wild.
Participants will:
Learn the importance of shelter in survival situations and how it relates to protection from the elements.
Identify ideal shelter locations by assessing wind direction, water drainage, and available natural materials.
Build their own debris hut shelters using sticks, leaves, grass, and bark—designed to retain body heat and shield from rain and wind.
Experiment with other simple shelter styles, such as lean-tos, depending on time and materials.
The class promotes creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while helping kids build a deeper connection to nature.
Additional Information
We will meet at Picnic Site 1 which is just South of the playground and behind the new washrooms being built.
Please dress for colder than the weather forecast calls for
Pack snacks and something to drink.
Parents and siblings 5 and under are welcome to stay.
All tools and materials are supplied
10/30/2025
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 10/30/2025.
Please contact Kaykima Wilderness if you have any questions.