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Wilderness Awareness School - Knife and Knot Skills Day

Learn knife safety while carving a wooden spoon or walking stick. Have fun learning the craft of knot-tying and use what you've learned to construct a shelter. Challenge yourself while navigating missions, with and without the help of a compass. Recognized by Parent Map as the best nature camp four years in a row, your child will learn and practice knife and knot skills while: Carving a wooden spoon or walking stick Creating useful tools using knots Building shelters with ropes, tarps and natural materials Navigating missions with and without a compass Experimenting with trap-building Enjoying wild adventures outdoors! Our instructional team features: A 1:9 staff-student ratio On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School Compassionate educators who encourage each child's respect for self, others and nature Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals

Upcoming Sessions

Name Start End Duration Age/Grade Cost*

*Some Camps may offer discounts (Early Bird, Member, Sibling, etc.). To find out if any discounts are available, please contact the Camp directly.

# A pound symbol in the table above indicates that the session doesn’t include weekends.


Name Start End Duration Age/Grade Cost*

*Some Camps may offer discounts (Early Bird, Member, Sibling, etc.). To find out if any discounts are available, please contact the Camp directly.

# A pound symbol in the table above indicates that the session doesn’t include weekends.


Activities

  • Camping Skills/Outdoor Living
  • Hiking
  • Leadership Development
  • Nature Exposure
  • Orienteering
  • Wilderness Survival