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Half day classes are being added at a reduced rate.
Full day classes are from 9:00AM- 4:00PM.
Half day classes are from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

If you are repeating a class you can sign up at the "Student rate" if the class is not full.

Feb 25th
Father and son camp out
The location is Talbot County, GA just outside of the city of Talbotton. Students may campout on Friday night and/or Saturday night. Camping is $10 per person per night and the lesson is $55 for adults and $45 per child. The lesson will cover a variety of topics with a lot  of hands on. The age range of the youth is 10 and up for this class.
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"Survival Basics Class" This course is designed to give the student confidence in the woods by understanding natural hazards and knowing what to do in emergency situations. The following topics are addressed: "What to do when lost", "The survival mentality", "Natural hazards and risk management", "Preventing injuries and treatment", "Camp site selection", "Natural shelters", "Water collection and purification", "Outdoor hygiene", "Modern survival kits"
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"Beyond the Basics Class" This course goes beyond the basics to cover "Fire making methods", "Fire making 'Outside the box'", "Knots and where to use them", "Signaling", "Maps", "Compass" and "Navigation"
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"Cordage Class" This course teaches the various uses of string and cord in the woods and how to make cord from natural materials. The topics covered are "Cordage material selection", "Cordage fibers from trees", "Cordage from plants", "How to make cord", "Knots for natural fibers", "Making fishing line and hooks"
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March 10th
"Primitive Fire Making Class"
This class will teach the student how to make fires by friction and how to select materials that are found in the state of Georgia. The full day course will cover friction fire making with the bow drill, pump drill, hand drill and demonstrate the fire piston. Also covered is how to make a fire with wet wood. The full day class is from 9:00  till 4:00pm. The half day course is from 9:00am- 12:00pm. Both include a bow drill kit.
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"Primitive Cooking Class" - Part 1 This course consists teaches the student how to cook with only natural materials. Topics are "Cooking on a spit", "Making a clay oven", "Baking in the coals", "Frying and baking on rocks" and the "Sweet gum grilling basket". A lot of hands on and good eat'un.
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"Primitive Cooking Class" - Part 2 This is a continuation of the above class. The  topics covered are: "Cleaning and cooking game and fish", "Stone and wooden bowls", "Fire lays for cooking", "The green wood grill", "Rock boiling" and "pit steaming"
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"Trees-Plants- And How To Use Them Class" Part 1 The first 8 hour class will cover the following topics: "Gathering food from plants and trees", "Making Collection containers", "Cookware", and "Preserving and storage". How to use rosin from pine trees and its use in camp and using raw hide.
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"Trees-Plants" Part 2- and "Traps"
The second class will cover "Uses for plants and trees around the camp", "Medicine" and "Uses for plants and trees for personal hygiene". Also covered will be "Animal tracks and signs", "Traps and snares", "Fishing and Fish Baskets", How to use rocks
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"Private Lessons- Adults" Private lessons can be on any of the above listed topics. Select the max number of people participating. The class Includes a notebook and personalized training. If the class is a "Primitive Cooking" class or "Rocks, Resin and Raw Hide", then add the "Class supplies fee" of $10 per person to your cart using the drop box to the right. If your private lessons are for a group that includes military, students, or children such as in a family, call so I can adjust the price accordingly before making your selection.
Private Lessons
     
Private Lessons
 Group Rate
For groups of more than 10 people. I will provide an overview of outdoor skills that includes a combination of some of the above topics. The format is more demonstration of skills rather than personalized attention. Some demonstrations include making a fire with a bow drill and hand drill, making cordage from leaves and bark, and making wooden bowls and stone bowls. No notebook or class supplies are provided but will be available for purchase at a reduced rate. If you would like for me to travel to your location, if over 50 miles from Hwy 219 Hamilton, GA 31811 figure my mileage at .35 cents per mile. 
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Boy Scout, RA's and youth camp rate This is a discounted price intended for youth participants and their chaperones. I will provide an overview of outdoor skills that includes a combination of some of the above topics. The format is more demonstration of skills rather than personalized attention. Some demonstrations include making friction fires with the bow drill and hand drill, making cordage from leaves and bark, and making wooden bowls and stone bowls. If you would like for me to travel to your location, if over 50 miles from Hwy 219 Hamilton, GA 31811 figure my mileage at .35 cents per mile.
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Home school
"Outdoor Skills 1"
This class is offered for homeschooler from 9:00am to 12:00pm to teach some of the above outdoor skills. The demonstrations and handouts can be used to supplement your home school courses. A certificate will be awarded to students completing the three classes. Class size is limited to 10.
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Home school
"Outdoor Skills 2"
See description of first class.
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Home school
"Outdoor Skills 3"
See description of first class.
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