Youth Forest School - Rooted and Ready Summer Survival Camp

Rooted and Ready – 3-Day Kids Survival Camp

📍 Elk & Acorn Wilderness Wellness Centre -313 Chatson Drive, Denbigh, ON
📅 August 5–7, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
👧🏽👦 Ages 7–13

Let your kids dive deep into the wild this summer with Rooted and Ready, a 3-day immersive survival skills camp hosted at Elk & Acorn Wilderness Wellness in Denbigh.

This intensive forest school experience is designed to teach the Core Four of Survival—Shelter, Water, Fire, and Food—through hands-on activities, team challenges, and individual growth opportunities.

Kids will:
🔥 Build emergency shelters & tie survival knots
💧 Locate and purify water using fire
🌞 Learn to navigate using the sun and natural landmarks
🌿 Explore wild plants, carve, weave, and craft
🧭 Complete a final day survival simulation as a team
✨ Start each day with calming sensory & breathing practices for focus and resilience

Led by Dr. Shawn Slade, an experienced educator and wellness guide, this program is about more than outdoor skills—it builds real confidence, mindfulness, and leadership.

🎒 All materials provided | 🥨 Light snacks included | 🌦 Rain or shine programming

💲Cost: $250 per participant
We offer flexible payment options, sibling discounts, and Give & Grow exchanges to make this opportunity accessible to all families.

📞 To register or inquire:
Call or text Shawn at 519-933-5038
Email: aW5mbyB8IGVsa2FuZGFjb3JuICEgY29t

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