As such, we operate rain or shine and do not cancel classes for rainy, windy or hot, etc. days. We just ask that students dress appropriately for the weather (and come prepared for potential changes in weather!). We also ask that students remember to bring things such as water and a lunch to our day classes in order to help their body properly regulate core temperature.

Furthermore, while we do not cancel classes for weather, we may decide to cancel classes or events if we deem that conditions are unsafe (i.e – flash flooding danger, tornadoes, forest fires, etc.). If classes are cancelled, we will do our best to contact students as quickly as possible via email and phone.

California Survival School’s Animal Tracking & Wilderness Awareness class is a fast-paced way to kick-start your awareness of the natural world around you into high gear. Our expert staff of naturalists and traditional living skills experts will guide you through an afternoon of activities that will facilitate an understanding of how the natural world around you constantly speaks to those who understand how to listen.

Appropriate for all ages, this class provides a solid foundation for both the camping novice as well as the seasoned outdoorsmen to gain the outdoor skills and understanding necessary to turn your wilderness surroundings from enemy to ally.

Skills & topics covered in the Core Survival Skills Clinic include:

Nature Awareness: Learn to understand the language of the natural world in order to see more wildlife and understand natural indicators that could save your life in a survival situation.

Animal Tracking Basics: Learn about animal behavior fundamentals and methodologies for animal track & sign identification. Track Identification, interpretation, aging, pace, gate, stride, trailing, and eco tracking are just a few of the aspects of tracking covered.

Basic Snare & Traps: Instructors will cover various trapping and snaring methods as well as how, where, and when to set them for maximum effect.

Click here for more details and to register now.

California Survival School was recently featured on ABC 7 News Los Angeles with Alysha Del Valle. This video of the interview provides a great overview of some of the great offerings our programs our now providing to California Residents.

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Review Available Dates and Times: Click on a “Register Now” button to proceed with a real-time booking within our secure payment process. If you’re interested in booking a departure with a red SOLD OUT button, click on the button to find out more.

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Activities:

- Tomahawk & Knife Throwing: Learn to throw weapons (under guided supervision of course ) just like in the wild west!

- Primitive Shelters: Students will have the chance to put their shelter skills to the test. Like we always say – One night spent in a primitive shelter will teach you more than building 100 demo shelters! (Students can also opt to bring sleeping bags and tents if they prefer.)

- Advanced Shelter Techniques Demo: Learn some advance shelter techniques from your favorite survival guides.

- Coal Burned Spoons: Learn the ancient art of coal burning tools to create your own line of wilderness cookware.

- Natural Cordage: Learn to identify and harvest proper materials for natural cordage, then make some of your own!

- Wild Edibles Eats & Low-tech Cooking: Dinned & Breakfast will be provided with an opportunity to cook on an open fire. Students will have a chance to try those wild edibles we’ve mentioned as well as some other camping favorites that Chef Mike will be cooking up!

Cost:

1 Person: $89

Couple: $160 (Add two full-priced spots to shopping cart, then use code – ” couple2camp12 “)

Family of 3: $225 (Add three full-priced spots to shopping cart, then use code – ” family3camp12 “)

Family of 4: $280 (Add four full-priced spots to shopping cart, the use code – ” family4camp12 “) (+$50 for each additional person after 4. ***Additional spots over 4 can be paid over phone by calling 1-877-256-3214.)

Location:

Firestone Scout Reservation, Brea California. 19001 Tonner Canyon Road, Brea CA 92821

What to Bring:

All participants should dress for the outdoors, with warm, multi-layered clothing on hand for the cool nights. All participants should bring a sleeping bag (though you may choose not to use if you make a shelter). Though not required, participants may also bring a tent if desired. Other items that should be brought: Water bottles, cups, silverware, plate & bowl, toiletries, a flashlight (for emergency use), a notepad and camera. While dinner & breakfast will be provided, you may also want bring snacks. All other activity related items will be provided for.

Only 20 spots still available. RSVP no late than October 27th 2012!

$89 Sold Out

Review Available Dates and Times: Click on a “Register Now” button to proceed with a real-time booking within our secure payment process. If you’re interested in booking a departure with a red SOLD OUT button, click on the button to find out more.

$814 Sold Out

Please Note: After exiting the 57 Freeway and turning left onto Tonner Canyon Road, you will immediately arrive at a security gate guarding the access road to the Firestone Scout Reservation. Inform the personnel at the gate that you will be taking a class at Firestone Scout reservation and they will pass you through. Additionally, the gate personnel can provide you with a camp site map and directions to the Chapel site adjoining the Arthur Letts camp site. Please also note that it will take approx 10 minutes to arrive at the class site via car after passing through the security gate. As such. please allow extra time in your tavels for this so that you do not miss the start of class. Thanks and see you soon!

Traditional living skills cover during the 5 day trip will includue primitive fire construction, desert ecology & travel, campsite selection, “leave no trace” ethics, trail hygiene, shelter location and construction techniques, water location and purification, nature observation skills, and basic edible & medicinal plants.

To learn more, visit California Survival School’s Adventure Trips page at http://www.casurvival.com/category/adventures-trips/ .