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Wilderness Survival Training Adult and Teen Oregon

Oregon Survival School

Oregon Survival School. Tracking wildlife on the Oregon Dunes.

The Oregon Survival School is held on the Central Coast and in the foothills of the Cascade mountains east of Eugene. We offer world-class survival training for men and women. We teach weekend classes in outdoor survival skills in useful wild plants, bushcraft, animal tracking, and nature awareness.

Oregon Survival School

2023 Oregon Survival School courses are now open for registration. Visit our events CALENDAR for all current course offerings.

Multiday and Overnight Survival Training

The Oregon Survival School offers both multiday and overnight wilderness survival training. All courses are designed to dramatically increase your knowledge and skill level in bushcraft, survival, wild plants, tracking, and nature awareness.

Photo of Mark J. Wienert, lead instructor Lifesong Wilderness Adventures Oregon Survival School.
Mark J. Wienert - Lead Instructor Oregon Survival School

Adult Camps

Starting with First Circle and Advanced Survival Training, our adult camps offer an extraordinary training opportunity for you.

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Essential Core Weekend Courses

Core survival skills are each a weekend of dedicated instruction. See the class page for specific information and location. For 2023 the following weekend classes are open for registration.

Useful Coastal Plants

Coastal Oregon plants class.

"Mark, what you do is invaluable and essential for people rekindling their relationship with nature." ~Joshua Fackreel

Acorn Processing

Black Oak Acorn nuts in a basket made of willow spokes and weavers.

"The fruit of Oak is the nut rich in fat and protein. Acorn is the life-giver."
~Mark J. Wienert

Fire Craft

Fire Craft. Emergency fire making class.

"I'm really excited to have so much time dedicated to just a single essential skill like fire craft"
~John Butler

Survival Weekend Experience - Custom

A solid introduction to basic survival.
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For 2023, the core skills below are included in our adult camps and are not offered as a regularly scheduled classes.

However, do Contact Us for one-on-one or group custom training opportunities.

Emergency Shelter Instruction

Bringing your shelter skills up to an advanced level is an advantage in an emergency. This advanced course will get you started in practical survival shelters.    ~emergency shelter

The Bow Drill - Fire by Friction

The Bow Drill fire by friction adds tremendous insight to your Fire Craft knowledge.  ~bow drill

Animal & Man Tracking Courses

Increase your awareness and enjoyment of the outdoors and discover the Art of Tracking. Tracking is by far one of the most important skills to add to bushcraft and survival skills.  ~tracking courses

“My girlfriend and I took Mark's tracking class and we both enjoyed it very much. Mark is a wonderful teacher and full of knowledge and if you are considering one of his classes just pull the trigger and take it. You won’t be disappointed. We look forward to learning more from Mark in his other classes. “~Shane Jorgensen

Intro-Survival Trapping

Have you ever wanted to learn how to feed yourself in an outdoor emergency?  For meat eaters and those that don't, trapping can provide you with needed nutrition when there is no other alternative. Survival Trapping is a great starter course in basic primitive trapping.   ~intro-survival trapping 

Additional Multiday Courses

Winter Survival Training

Winter survival is demanding and requires effort, skill, and knowledge. Cold wet weather training prepares you for outdoor winter living. Join us on the Oregon coast for this multiday overnight event.    ~winter skills training

Emergency Snowshoe Class

Craft your own pair of functional emergency snowshoes during this 2-Day class.    ~emergency snowshoes

Wilderness Survival Training in the Pacific Northwest

Our courses are held south of Florence and east of Eugene. (See course location.) Florence is about one hour's drive west of Eugene, 3 1/2 hours north of Medford, and 3 1/2 hours south of Portland. From Bend and Central Oregon to Cascade Camp is under 2 hours driving time.

Immersion Camps and Custom Training

Teens Wilderness Adventure Camp

This exciting Oregon summer co-ed adventure is open to children ages 14-17. Campers learn basic-to-advanced survival skills, wilderness navigation, leave no trace camping, hiking, fishing, and life in the outdoors.  ~Survival Camp for Teenagers

Registration Information

  • Driving directions, gear list, start time, forms, specific to your class are provided upon registration
  • No smoking
  • No dogs or pets allowed on camp premises or in vehicles
  • Leave No Trace: pack it in and pack it out

Location and accommodations

The Oregon Survival School operates out of two primary privately owned locations.

Check under DETAILS at the top of the page for class locations.

  1. Coast Camp: is near Florence in an old-growth Sitka Spruce forest with wetland and lake habitat.
  2. Cascade Camp: near Oakridge is a mixed conifer Douglas Fir forest with streamside, wetland, and meadow habitats.

Coast Camp

Welcome to Coast Camp! Approximately one hour's drive west of Eugene. No accommodations available on site. See area accommodations for Camping, Honeyman Memorial State Park, Lagoon Campground, Darlings Marina & RV Resort are the closest. Motel accommodations in and around Florence OR., 97439 and Dune City.

Cascade Camp

Welcome to Cascade Camp! Tent and car camping are available onsite at Cascade Camp. Approximately one hour's drive east of Eugene, near the community of Oakridge, OR. 97463

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Contact Us

PO Box 149
Blue River, OR 97413
530-859-0539
Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM PST