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Survival Camps

by Akhil Kalepu

Nov 7, 2014

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Who said camp is only for kids? Survival camps are popular among wilderness enthusiasts, those who want to develop their survival camps and anyone looking for a unique experience. Here are four camp courses that will give you an escape from your everyday life while teaching you to adapt if life as you know it changes all of a sudden.

 

C.U.M.A. Urban Survival Training Course

Learn how to deal with the kinds of challenges that could arise in an urban setting, such as long-term power outages, natural disasters and home invasions. This class teaches how to prepare and gather supplies, react to various system failures, apply first aid and evacuate. This two-day class costs $250.

 

Boulder Outdoor Survival School Desert Navigator Course

Learn how to read a map, navigate and orient yourself during a desert excursion. This class teaches skills in fire-starting, building shelter, finding water and other essentials to surviving the desert environment. This 14-day course can be booked for $2,570.

 

© Zombie Survival Camp

© Zombie Survival Camp

Zombie Survival Course

 

This is a class for all the zombie fans out there. Learn how to find and build shelter, stay healthy, organize a team and use a variety of weapons in the case of a zombie apocalypse. Day classes cost $179 and weekend camps cost $450.

 

Jack Mountain Bushcraft School Yearlong Wilderness Immersion Program

Looking for a unique gap year opportunity? This immersion program is a combination of three courses covering wilderness survival, winter survival and true wilderness living. Tuition is $12,150.

 

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