# Event Details

- **Event Name**: YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: July 8-9, 2026
Chilliwack - Thompson Regional Park
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Daily
Ages 12+ | $299.95 + GST (includes premium RIDGE guide tarp)

Think you’ve got what it takes to not just survive—but thrive in the wild?

Join us for Survive + Thrive, a 2-day immersive outdoor survival course designed to prepare adventurers of all levels to handle the unexpected with confidence. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, weekend camper, or aspiring survivalist, this course offers practical, hands-on training that will challenge your body, engage your mind, and ignite your wilderness spirit.

Together, we’ll dive into the real essentials—no fluff, no gimmicks—just the knowledge and skills that matter most when the stakes are high:

The 10 Core Essentials You’ll Master:

Survival Mindset: Staying calm, thinking clearly, and acting with purpose
The Five Basic Needs: Signaling, personal protection, water, food, health
Signaling for Help: Because being found is part of surviving
Personal Protection: Clothing, knots, and building shelters that work
Fire Craft: From spark to blaze—build, light, and sustain your fire
Water Purification: Clean water, no matter where you are
Foraging + Food Rationing: Eat smart and stay fueled
Navigation: Scout terrain and master map basics
Mental Capacity + Emotional Control: Keep your cool when it counts
Wilderness Hygiene + Basic First Aid: Stay safe, stay healthy
Led by experienced instructors in the stunning UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, this course strikes the balance between realistic survival scenarios and supportive, skills-based instruction. You’ll walk away not just with new techniques—but with the confidence to apply them in the real world.

BONUS: Every participant receives a high-quality RIDGE guide tarp—because a great shelter starts with great gear.

Ready to go beyond the basics?

Survive the wild. Thrive in it.

Register now and secure your spot in this one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chilliwack/youth-survive-thrive-basic-wilderness-survival-course/200030125334420
- **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, health-wellness, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chilliwack
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Chilliwack, B.C.
- **lat**: 49.157722222222
- **long**: -121.95091666667
- **full address**: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course being held?
  - **A:** YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Chilliwack, B.C., Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course?
  - **A:** YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course is organized by Ridge First Aid & Wilderness Adventures.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chilliwack, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If YOUTH Survive + Thrive | Basic Wilderness Survival Course sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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