Survival School
Summer Survival Training School
Training will be broken down into scheduled activities
This is to be a fun way to enjoy nature
Become skilled in basic/beginners survival techniques
Set up camp
How to build camp from scratch

Survival shelters
ProvisionsPrepareProcure
Protection
Foraging
Water Safety How to move in/aroundProtection
Foraging
Life Saving measures
Drown proofing
NavigationDrown proofing
How to know where you are
How to know where you are going
Map reading
Compass reading
Night/Day Navigational Training
Improvised Navigational Aids
Mountain ClimbingHow to know where you are going
Map reading
Compass reading
Night/Day Navigational Training
Improvised Navigational Aids
Elevating
Advantages
Disadvantages
WeatherAdvantages
DisadvantagesHow to Read weather patterns/trends
How to prepare supplies
How to plan for pre-determined weather
TeamworkHow to prepare supplies
How to plan for pre-determined weather
Essential training for survival in groups
How to work together
How to Plan assigned team/group jobs
How to Troubleshoot/control personal actions in team setting
Emergency AidHow to work together
How to Plan assigned team/group jobs
How to Troubleshoot/control personal actions in team setting
Basic Emergency First Aid
Improvising
Determining Level of Aid Required
Fire SafetyImprovising
Determining Level of Aid Required
Fire Building
Fire Safety
Fire Control
Fire Basics
How to Improvise Fire Building Tools
Cold weather/Hot weatherFire Safety
Fire Control
Fire Basics
How to Improvise Fire Building ToolsHow to Brace
prepare for extremes
Native Animals/Safetyprepare for extremes
Bears-recognition/tracks/etc
Snakes-recognition/handling/bites
Insects
Worst Case ScenarioSnakes-recognition/handling/bites
Insects
Basic/Beginner what if?
DETAILS
- Breakdown Camp Departure of Rogers Rock
- Parents are responsible for Transportation
- Trains service available from Rhinecliff to Ticonderoga
- Students are only required to bring personal/needed Items
- All food/lodging/activities/supplies will be provided by seven stars
- A list of needed items will be given out one month prior to Departure
- Parents Are welcome to participate
500.00 FOR THE WEEK
250.00 DEPOSIT
250.00 FINAL PAYMENT AUGUST 1ST
- SAFETY IS OUR UTMOST PRIORITY FOR THE CHILDREN IN OUR CARE
- WE WILL HAVE A FULL STAFF OF ADULTS WITH A TWO TO ONE RATIO
- WE WILL HAVE A "CAMP MOM/DAD" ON HAND
- WE WILL HAVE A PARAMEDIC ON SITE CAMPING WITH THE STUDENTS
- A TOP NOTCH CAMP GROUND FIRST AID FACILITY
- THERE ARE SHOWERS AVAILABLE
- WE WILL NOT BE STATIONED LAKESIDE
- ALL SWIMMING/BOATING ACTIVITIES WILL ONLY BE DONE WITH STAFF
- HAND HELD RADIOS WILL BE ISSUED IN PAIRS AND GROUPS
- ACTIVITIES ARE TIGHTLY SCHEDULED AND HIGHLY MONITORED
- FOLLOWING THE RULES WORKING UNDER TEAM SUPERVISION IS EXPECTED
- CELL PHONE SERVICE/RANGE IS LIMITED IN THE MOUNTAINS
- TRIPS TO THE PAY PHONE WILL BE AVAILABLE
- WOOD CAN NOT BE BROUGHT TO CAMP WE HAVE TO PURCHASE THAT NIGHTLY
- THERE IS A LOCAL WAL-MART ONLY 15 MINS AWAY FOR ANY THAT MAY FORGET SOMETHING
- EACH STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN & CARRY AT ALL TIME A CODE OF CONDUCT CONTRACT
- A LIST ON NEEDED PERSONAL ITEMS RECOMMENDED WILL BE HANDED OUT ON JULY 1ST
- WE WILL BE PROVIDING ALL FOOD ITEMS/MEALS
- EACH STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED EATING UTENSILS THAT THEY ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR
- WE WILL BE PROVIDING ALL FIREWOOD WHICH IS PURCHASED FROM APPROVED VENDORS
- MEDICATION MUST COME WITH A PHYSICIANS NOTE AND INSTRUCTIONS
- THE STUDENTS WILL BE PARTNERED UP AND MUST REMAIN TOGETHER AT ALL TIMES
SUPPLY LIST
Supply list
- Sleeping bag
- Air mattress/ sleeping matt
- Warm clothes / Jacket for night hours
- Towels At least 3
- Personal hygiene products:
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Tooth brush
- Deodorant
- Flip flops / water shoes for showers
- large zipper storage bag
- Backpack/ Day Pack
- 1 Extra pair of shoes
- Rope/ long bungee for hanging wet clothes
- Swimming clothes
- Bug spray
- Sun block
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Pocket knife/ multi type knife tool \
- Note book / pen
- Refillable Water /sports bottle
- Tent for 1 or 2 person ( not required but may bring if available)
- Rain Gear Snorkeling set / face mask/ Finns
- Camera
- Plastic garbage bags/ large zipper storage bags
- Check in site #
- Check in is
- Code of Conduct will be issued and signed At check in To be carried at all times!
- All personal Items must be Marked with Name or Initials
- Participation
- Intentions
- schedule
- Parental Consent and Drop off / Pick up Arrangements
From the Northway (I-87): Take Exit 25, Route 8 east of Hague. Turn left (north) onto Route 9N, and the campground is on the right. From the Northway (I-87): Take Exit 24, County Route 11 to Route 9N. Turn left (north) on Rte 9N to the Village of Hague. The campground is on the right, 3 miles north of Hague. From Lake George Village: Take Route 9N North to Hague. Continue 3 miles, and the campground is on the right.
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Great Way To Spead Time Together
Non-Competitive
No Harsh Instructors
Family Friendly
All Ages & Levels Welcome
