Essential Wilderness Skills
Location: Building 070, Rm. 7206
Join us for our Essential Wilderness Skills Course, a fun and friendly exploration designed for everyone! Over the course of six weeks, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of wilderness survival skills, learning valuable skills that will not only boost your knowledge but also your confidence in the wilderness. Each week, we’ll tackle a new and engaging topic, from purifying water to mastering the art of building different fires for different situations. You’ll discover the secrets of navigating with the sun, moon, and stars, as well as how to use a map and compass. We’ll share tips on shelter building, knot tying, and even identify edible and medicinal plants along the way!
There will be a lot of walking around the school property so a moderate level of fitness will be required. During the fire skills day, students will be bending over and kneeling quite a bit. This course will be a level 1.5 out of 5 in intensity. Students will need to wear pants with a belt, as well as close toed shoes for this class. Please have any emergency medications on your person such as EpiPen, Benadryl, Sugary snacks if diabetic, etc.
| Dates | Day | Time | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/25-3/6/25 | Thursdays | 2:00-4:30 p.m. | $161.25 | Register |
| 3/20/25-5/8/25 | Thursdays | 2:00-4:30 p.m. | $161.25 | Register |
- Download Creative Arts Registration Form (Form must be fully completed to be accepted)
- Email completed form to ajclark@haywood.edu.
- If you are registering through email please await a Successful Confirmation Registration
Email.
This service is only available to those that register by email.
How to Register in Person:
Please visit Student Services Department on the top floor of the Hemlock Building
at
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.