This is a survival and outdoor skills class for all adults and mature children ages 12-17 (we use knives, axes, saws, etc) who are interested in learning how to be more resourceful and better prepared for most situations life throws at you. Whether it's being stranded in the wilderness, a natural disaster, or a breakdown of law & order, you'll be presented with tools and techniques that can help you survive the most dangerous situations. The main book for the course will be The Ultimate Survival Manual by Rich Johnson and the Editors of Outdoor Life. ISBN 13: 978-1-61628-218-9 ISBN 10: 1-61628-218-5 I recommend you buy it “used” here: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=9781616282189&n=100121503&cm_sp=mbc-_-ISBN-_-used GET READY * GET SET * SURVIVE You're lost in the woods without food or water. Confronted by an armed assailant in the dead of night. Forced to outrun a deadly tornado. Don't worry - The Ultimate Survival Manual has you covered. OUT IN THE WILD From navigating with a compass to fending off a mountain lion, learn to prevail in the forests, deserts, and open oceans like an expert outdoorsman. DURING A DISASTER Whether it's a towering tsunami or a blazing wildfire, bad things happen every day. Know what to do when the going gets tough. IN AN URBAN CRISIS Arm yourself with the latest self-defense moves, weapons tips, and home-protection tactics, plus crucial strategies for handling bad guys and bad situations at home and abroad. The instructor, Dan Loesch, is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast with 25+ years in Scouts, obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, has backcountry experiences. He has specialized military training and unique deployment experiences. He's also a Chief Range Safety Officer and certified Pistol and Rifle Shooting Instructor.