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Survival Camp for Teenagers

What is the Teen Survival Camp?

Survival camp for teenagers is a 14-Day coed nature immersion adventure for youth ages, 14-17. Camping, hiking, bush craft, indigenous skills, shelter building, nature-based mentoring in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades. 14-Days of wilderness adventure and backcountry skills. Make new friends, explore, discover, create, respect, and appreciate.

A Parents Testimonial:

July 2022 14-Day Teen Camp - Helen Mcasburn.

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the team for the enthusiasm, consideration, and inspiration you all channeled into the Wilderness Camp.

Our children have taken so many positive things from the experience and it's given them a great opportunity to make friends, engage with the beautiful countryside you have there and really have some true quality time to learn about themselves and their place in the world.

We are only gutted that we couldn't be there too!

David and I will keep a close eye on your website, recommend and spread the word and we really hope that we will cross paths again. Huge thanks again to you all for sharing two weeks of your life with them."

Many, many kind regards from us both,

Helen and David Mcasburn (mum and dad!)

Teens and staff at survival training for teens.
Teen Application. Apply Now!
Survival camp for teenagers

Nature-Based Mentoring

Curiosity, questions, exploration, discovery.
Survival Camp for Teenagers

Plant/Insect Identification

Are you ready for the ant larvae challenge?

Survival Camp for Teenagers

Lincoln“Dear Mark,

I just want you to know that I had a fantastic time up in those mountains. That sweat lodge was something else, man. The dousing at the end felt amazing, as it was the first time I felt the dousing as not stressful, it was actually relaxing the whole way through.

Of course, the sweat lodge wasn’t the only enjoyable experience there. When I got a coal from a bow drill on my own, the natural tinder fire, catching my first fish, deadfalls, these were all things that either taught me something or were pretty significant achievements for me. I thank you deeply for the many unforgettable memories that were made in those mountains. Thanks!”

~Lincoln D
Graduate 28-Day Teen Apprenticeship in northern California.

Survival Camp for Teenagers

Foraging

Foraging for both plants and insects improves your survival chances.
Fire Craft

Fire Craft

Sacred Fire. Learn to build/sustain a fire in any condition.
Teens survival shelter fort

Survival Shelter

Gain hands-on tarp-knots, debris and lean-to shelters, and shelter-location/safety

“I found the experience of spending a month in the wilderness very internally cleansing. Being away from the city and my daily routine, and instead spending time in such a beautiful environment with caring people, allowed me to slow down and completely let go of all stresses. I lived in the present. Every morning I woke up full of curiosity at what the day would hold, and every evening I fell asleep content. The longer I stayed up there, the more I appreciated the nature around me, and the more I grew to like the simple lifestyle.

As I was leaving I found that all my material desires – whether for technology, a warm shower, or certain foods – had disappeared. They were unnecessary, even a burden. I would have been content sleeping on the ground and living off of polenta for the rest of my life. I would definitely recommend this experience to other teenagers with a love for nature and a sense of adventure.”

~Masha
Masha thrived at LWA’s 28-day apprenticeship survival training.

The Sacred Hunt

The Way teaches us to respect animal, plant, and each other.
Conservation Teen Survival Camp Oregon

Conservation

As caretakers of the earth. We learn how to give back.

I'm Ready for New Friends and Adventure!

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Primitive Food Preparation

Primitive Cooking

Get firsthand survival food preparation, fire lays, cooking woods, and utensils-bowls-containers
Keeping hydrated in survival situations

Water and Hydration

Learn about locating water, water-heavy plants & trees, filtering-treatment and solar

“The summer I spent with Mark in his Northern California location was a pivotal experience in my life. I spent 28-days gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to thrive in the wilderness.  Not only is it a learning experience, but a chance to reconnect with yourself and nature while exploring beautiful alpine lakes, meadows, and mountains. 

The location is spectacular and filled with healthy ecosystems.  Anyone who wants to get in shape, learn how to live naturally, and experience nature and the raw elements should schedule a course with Lifesong Wilderness Adventures.“

~Nolan
Nolan, discovering a new type of bow drill spindle wood – 28-day Teen Apprenticeship

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zach

“Dear Mark, thank you again for having me at the camp. It was a life changing experience and now I know for sure that this is what I want to do as my career. Before I went to the camp, I was talking to a Air Force recruiter and I had taken the ASVAB and the PAST test. I was thinking of becoming a SERE specialist. That is the survival instructors in the air force if you didn’t know.
Now I have retaken the ASVAB and got a really good score and I qualify for the job. I’m training for the PAST test now and I am working to get this career. The 28 days I was at the camp prepared me for anything the job has to offer. I will have a basic understanding of anything they throw at me now. Once again, sorry the email is late and thank you for having me. It was an unforgettable experience.”
 
 

 

~Zackary
Zack, having too much fun. If that’s possible.

masha in movement and awareness

Movement and Awareness

Teaching our bodies to move silently and easily in nature.
leave no trace

Leave No Trace

We become part of nature. Leaving no trace.
Survival Camp for Teenagers. Mud facial.

Aboriginal Tools

Bowls, spoons, chopsticks. Simple tools for earth living. Or a mud facial for the skin.
primitive navigation-staying found

Staying Found

The buddy system keeps us found. And story's to help us find our way.
learn-to-track-animimals

Animal Tracking

Discover the animals at camp by the sign and tracks they leave behind.

Survival Camp for Teenagers - 14 Days Empowering Lifelong Skills

Survival camp for teenagers is a 14-Day nature immersion adventure for youth ages, 14-17. Develop personal strength while camping, hiking, bush craft, primitive skills, shelter building, nature-based mentoring in the foothills of the Oregon Cascades. 14-Days of wilderness adventure and backcountry skills. Make new friends, explore, discover, create, respect, and appreciate.

REGISTER HERE for TEEN SURVIVAL CAMP

Before Purchase: Complete our Teen Camp Application Online
Date: July 09-22, 2023
Location: near Eugene, Oregon
Tuition: $1,900.00
EB (Early bird discount) register on or before June 12, 2023, $1,800.00
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SURVIVAL CAMP FOR TEENAGERS OREGON



Before Purchase: Complete our Teen Camp Application Online
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BEFORE PURCHASE: Please Complete Our Online Teen Application Form.

More Parent and Student Testimonials

Experiential firsthand wilderness training and adventure

Through Mark's firsthand experiential training, your child will develop unique and valuable living skills. Skills that will help and support them as they embark on that uncharted trail to adulthood.

Our Parents and Teens say it best:

“We can’t say enough about Lifesong Adventures, Mark, and his mission to introduce the beauty and challenges of nature to young men and women. Through the Lifesong camp, we saw our son become more patient, loving, and engaging. And, most of all, he walked away with countless positive memories that will last a lifetime.”     

~Gerry & Angela Hays

 

"Dear Mark,

I believe the most profound takeaways I have been given come from the people I was with, Khalil, Chris, Raphael, and Mark. They got me through this camp. Without them, I couldn't have put so much use to the lessons I learned, and I feel my experience here was no short of magical.

I have learned to relax my body and mind. With the power of cold water to put stress and tension on the body, I realized that my own power of will can keep me relaxed and even comfortable. Now I can easily slow down, put my weight back, and relax, allowing me to receive messages and especially awareness and gratitude from the earth."    

~Carter Hays.

The relationships he developed with the other youth and with nature itself are relationships that will last a lifetime.

"Mark, I want to thank you for the wonderful experience my son had during his one month outdoor survival course this summer. The relationships he developed with the other youth and with nature itself are relationships that will last a lifetime. The confidence and focus I immediately saw in him, and the increase in his maturity level, was definitely noticeable. Without a doubt he will be doing your courses in the future. I would recommend it for any child (Teen)."

~Dr. Patrick V. San Ysidro, CA

"It was a life changing experience and now I know for sure that this is what I want to do as my career."

Read Khalil's article on life lessons learned.

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Grub Grabs - Camp Meals

Grub Time and Survivor Meals

Parents, you'll be happy to know that we serve healthy, mostly organic, filling, and satisfying savory meals for your teen. That is not to say they will eat familiar foods. After all, to fully experience living the wilderness way. Our food may not be like your normal fair.

A typical meal may include:

Breakfast Foods:

Fruits

Cornmeal

Eggs

Oatmeal

Sourdough Pancakes

Lunch Fare:

Boiled Eggs

Cheese

Fruits

PB & J Wraps

Gorp (a mix of dried fruits and nuts)

Veggies

Main Meals (Mostly prepared in a dutch oven):

Beans

Rice

Vegetables

Veggie Stir Fry

Dutch Oven Sourdough Bread

Hot Dogs

Bread on a Stick

Bison Stew

Home Made Biscuits

Treats & Snacks

Sweet Potato Pie

Fruits and Nuts

Dutch Oven Brownies

Optional Wilderness Meals:

Survivor Stew (A mix of below)

Landscape offerings

Foraged plants

Insects (pine bark beetles, ant larva, ants,)

Trappings

Grasshopper Topped Pizza

Dirt Time Daily Schedule

"The Experiential Learning Theory defines learning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combination of grasping and transforming experience”

Days alternate from In Camp Learning. To Field Training Hiking, swimming, wildlife tracking.

An example of a day at Camp:

Morning Round up 7-am

Reveille. Take a Walk to limber our bodies, buddy system, learn how to stay found. Get to know camp.

Morning Calisthenics

How's Everyone Doing? Discussion. Safety Talk with Students and Staff.

Breakfast - 45 minutes

Lecture and Demonstration (Skill(s) for the Day)

Bow drill construction-use

Carve with your knife

Best Practices

Safety

Create Your Bow Drill

Wood selection

Carving

Lunch 

Start on next Skill/Project/Adventure

Fire Craft

Emergency Fire Craft Application and Safety

tree & plant tinder

cordage-fiber

Learn fire for all conditions

One-match fire

Construct a fire lay

Tinder

Plants and trees

Fire craft covers lots of information. Lessons and practice continues through the afternoon.

Dinner Break 1-1-1/2 hour

Evening  Community Time

Getting to know one another

Discussion of the days activities

Campfire stories

Safety concerns

9pm fall into exhausted sleep

Nervous In a Group?

You're a Valuable Part of the Camp

We have taught more than 25 teen camps. From 1-week to 28-day wilderness immersions.

Here is what we experience.

This is a small group event, no more than 12 people per 14-Day Camp

Teen camp is based on helping and supporting one another

All students start with a common goal of learning survival

It takes a special and unique person to attend these events. Which makes this outdoor camping adventure all the more fun.

It is our observation that teens quickly bond and support each other at camp

Everyone is of different age groups and have different histories. All ages 14-17 are welcome

There are no stupid questions

No macho stuff, bullying, or rudeness

Everyone has an opportunity to get to know each other, and often times develop close bonds

Our students come from various countries:  Scotland, Denmark, Tibet, Ukraine

and from the US: Mostly from California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Illinois, North Carolina

Natural Fears and Apprehension

Live Closer to the Earth and in Harmony with Nature

There is a sense of romance in nature, but if you've never been out in the wilderness before, it is common to be apprehensive. We have helped many people through the beginning discovery of wilderness exposure. We cover animal behavior, including the large predators, and how to keep yourself safe. Soon you will experience the peace and simplicity of the forest.  Learning self-sufficiency in a survival situations will ease your fears and give you confidence.

Our training and experience will help you:

Lose the fear

Get strong

Be capable

 

Here are some Favorite Lessons from the Survival Camp Experience

Confidence.

How to make a fire without even matches.

All the different kinds of wild plants you can use for food or medicine.

How to make fire, rope, and even my own shelter from what’s available.

If I was alone in the wilderness, I know could I feed and shelter myself.

I learned that everything I need to survive is already out there.

Attention Parents

Parents

Our teen adventure is an investment in your child's health and well being. An opportunity for your child to reap the rich dividends of life lived with new friends and great experiences!

We enjoy a high staff to student ratio.

An experience that is best described as “awesome!”

Please contact us or fill out our online Teen Summer Camp Application today and give your child the gift that will keep on giving for a lifetime.

Eligible Students: ages 14-17 co-ed, fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Requirements: health practitioner’s release

Duration: 14-days

Schedule: begins Sunday at 4:00 pm – ends Saturday 12:00 pm (noon)

Accommodations: primitive camping

Food: yes

Location: east of Eugene Oregon

Transport: round-trip shuttle service from Eugene , Oregon airport, $100.

Instructors and Staff: Mark Wienert, owner-founder and head instructor; Lifesong  Wilderness Adventures Staff – student volunteers chosen for their leadership qualities

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