Ages 9 - 14 / Levels 1, 2
Hunt for adventure in our wilderness Survival skills camp where young adventurers will develop knife whittling, fire building and shelter construction skills. By the end of the week campers will take these newfound skills into either Kananaskis country or Bow Valley depending on the week for a day of exploration and practice led by experts from the Canadian Park and Wilderness Society.
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TERMS OF CONTRACT
IMPORTANT – WAIVERS REQUIRED
A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed prior to participation in WinSport’s Programs, Lessons, and Camps. If the applicable Waiver is not completed, participation in the WinSport Program and access to WinSport’s facilities will not be permitted, and a refund will be provided.
The Waiver will be available for completion during the sales process, and a copy is available for preview below.
- Each adult participant must complete their own Waiver
- A Parent/guardian must complete the Waiver for their minor/child participant
PLEASE READ THE WAIVER CAREFULLY! By signing, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue for negligence, breach of contract, or breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act or claim compensation following an accident.
View the Survival Skills Waiver Example
ENROLLMENT IS REVOCABLE WITHOUT REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MISCONDUCT. CANCELLATION OF ENROLLMENT AND REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO WINSPORT’S REFUND POLICY.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Portions of this Program are delivered by a Third Party Service Provider who may require an additional Waiver in relation to their program involvement. The applicable Third Party Waiver will be provided for review and completion prior to program commencement. If any required Third Party Waiver is not completed, participation in that Third Party’s portion of the Program will not be permitted, and arrangements will be made for participation in alternate WinSport activities.
Build shelters with both natural and man-made materials, master building and maintaining fires safely. Use a portable camping stove, and play games in the midst of nature.
Pre-requisites
- Discover - No previous experience required
Key Goals
- Discover shelter construction with natural and man-made materials.
- Achieve proficiency in building and maintaining fires safely.
- Gain knowledge of using a camping stove outdoors.
Equipment Required
- Outdoor athletic footwear; hiking boots preferred
- Backpack with waist straps
- Two 2L water bottles
Develop knife whittling, batoning, and survival saw skills. Learn advanced shelter building, navigation, and outdoor leadership training.
Pre-requisites
- Develop - Previous experience required
Key Goals
- Develop advanced knife whittling, batoning, and survival saw usage skills.
- Learn advanced shelter construction techniques.
- Refine navigation, foraging, and leadership skills in the wilderness.
Equipment Required
- Outdoor athletic footwear; hiking boots preferred.
- Backpack with waist straps
- Two 2L water bottles