Dave Canterbury is the Co owner of Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School Worldwide. He is a 2 time New York Times Best Selling Author (Bushcraft 101). He has hosted multiple TV survival series and is called on for expert advise in the Survival field by several National and Worldwide News agencies to include Fox and CNN.

The Pathfinder School Worldwide teaches students from all walks of life to include Govt agency and Military Contract work. Dave is a certified Expert Trapper with the Fur Takers of America, a certified Open Water Diver, NASAR Advanced Search and rescue certified, WFA certified, and a US Army veteran.

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Paul Navigation: A method used to stay found no matter where you hike and in any or multiple directions.

Building a Cook set for Hiking or Camping: A thorough discussion on best practices for Solo hikers and campers to Family Camp Cook sets.

12 Gauge Versatility: In this class we will explore the most versatile firearm ever made we will speak to field reloading, use as a Muzzleloader, sub caliber Adapters, and improvised loads.

Building a kit for Food Procurement at the water’s edge: Exploring small kit items that pay the biggest dividends when securing food on the waters edge. We will discuss among others Hand lines, gigs, nets, weirs, fishing traps, etc.

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SURVIVING THE HARDTIMES FISHING TO FEED THE FAMILY: This class will deal with the basic understanding of fishing tackle. More over, it will show how light temperature and other conditions will effect your performance. Next, we will talk on the mind of the prey and how we can trick him into helping us. Finally, we will discuss the WEIR/Trotline the trapping of the water to feed us while we are away from home.

PRIMATIVE NAVAGATION - LOST BOX METHOD: This class will focus on how to use terrain and landmarks to navigate in an emergency setting.

PRIMITIVE NAVAGATION: This class will deal with using terrain and memorized landmarks to egress in an emergency situation.

THE ART OF BARTERING: When the SHTF this class will teach you how to find value in trade items that you can barter with others to trade for supplies you need.

Michael “Blackie Thomas” is an extremely popular Youtube bushcrafter and southern woodsman. This humble man is a bushcrafting legend, not only for his impressive and extensive outdoorsman skill set, but also for his incredible storytelling abilities.

If you get the opportunity to strike up a conversation with Blackie or wander past his vendor booth while he is sharing tales of his adventures, you’re in for an experience you

will likely never forget.

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The Cleaning Garden: Are you tired of toxic chemicals in your cleaning products? Ever wondered how to clean your home without causing allergies, chemical reactions, or even cancer? In this class, Suzanne will discuss herbs and plants to clean your home, laundry, even your pets with simple ingredients and plants you can grow on your own homestead. Make the change to a healthier home today.

50 Perennial Wild Foods to Plant Once and Harvest Forever: Let’s face it, gardening is a lot of work. Foraging for wild foods is a lot of work too! In this class, learn about plants that can be harvested throughout the year, and you can plant once and harvest from it year after year. Wild plants tend to need less upkeep than domestic plants, so it just makes sense to enhance your wild food forests for maximum benefit. Suzanne can show you how!

Herbal Tooth Care: Most commercial toothpastes contain harsh chemicals that can cause health issues. Toothpaste may be hard to come by in survival situations. In this class, Suzanne will discuss plants that can be used to maintain the health of teeth and even how to remineralize teeth to keep us healthy.

Plant ID and Leaf Basket Making for Kids - Children will learn to identify some common plants and make a basket out of leaves to take home.

Plant ID Intensive for Adults - Learn how to ID edible and medicinal wild plants

Suzanne Shires of Simple Homestead Living is the author of 'Wild Herb Gardening' and 'Wild Food Recipes from Beyond the Garden Gate', is a North Carolina native homesteader and certified herbalist. She grew up in a large family with acres of gardens, harvesting and preserving food as naturally as possible. She began canning with her mother at seven years old and learned sustainability from ‘mountain folk’ grandparents. Being among the first generation in her family to be born in a hospital, she grew up with Granny-women who found ways to heal from the plants and remedies of Appalachia.

Her homestead now is a happy little mix of chickens, goats, vegetable beds, cold frames, herbs gardens and fruit orchards designed make the most of a sustainable lifestyle. Over the years she began a serious education into herbalism and nutrition, including foraging wild foods and medicines, fermenting, winemaking, finding nutrition in wild foods, as well as homemade vinegars and herbal remedies.

Suzanne’s focus is on healthy, sustainable prepping and wild food survival. She believes prepping is more than just stocking instant foods in a pantry. And it takes more than just calories for us to thrive in survival situations. Being able to quickly replace nutritional food in a time of disaster is key. And making sure that food is healthy, delicious and plentiful as well as frugal is so important in any stressful situation.

Hakim is a primitive outdoor survival expert beginning as a student in the U.S. Army Survival, Escape, Resistance and Evasion (SERE) School. After the military, he went on to receive advanced survival training at Earth Connections Survival School (VA) and has since been honing his skills around the world. He is now recognized as a world-class survival expert. Hakim has been featured on Naked and Afraid and Race To Survive Alaska, and Kicking and Screaming TV shows.

Hakim is the first professional-level African-American survivalist in the country – specializing in survival, defense and escape tactics within both wilderness and urban environments. A combat veteran of the Iraq war, deploying during both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hakim served as a Psychological Operations Sergeant in the Special Operations Forces unit of the United States Army. A fifth degree black belt in To-Shin Do (modern Ninjutsu) He was taught by world-renowned author, Black Belt Hall of Fame member and American Ninja Master Stephen K. Hayes. Hakim is also a Filipino Martial Artist and teacher holding the rank of Certified Instructor in FCS Kali and Guro in Black Tiger Kali. Co-founder of Spirit Quest, a non-profit organization aimed at assisting at-risk youth, and Founder and Director of The SOIL Foundation, a wilderness therapy and retreat non-profit dedicated to helping our nation’s heroes and youth cope and recover from emotional challenges. A board member of the Rape Crisis Volunteer center in his hometown, Hakim has served as a continuing education instructor volunteering countless hours teaching a women’s self-defense course that he developed called Assailant Countering Tactics (A.C.T.). He also developed a military and special teams combative system – Battlefield Proximity Combat (B.P.C.) – and a law enforcement self-defense tactics course – Hands On Subject Strategies (H.O.S.S.) – which he has taught to multiple military and law enforcement officers. Proprietor of Elevo Dynamics a 10,000 square foot, 24-hour Family Gym & Martial Arts Facility (a DOJYM) located in historic downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina .

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Principles of Psychological Warfare in the Modern Age: Many people underestimate the power of psychology when it comes to survival. Sure we understand that in a tough situation mindset is everything. By now we have all heard the phase “survival mindset,” but what does that mean exactly and how do you really create it or use it? The answers to this are overlooked just like the answers to the various aspects of survival. Beyond a wilderness survival situation that pits a person versus nature there is also a situation in both a wilderness and urban survival scenario that could put man versus man. This statement normally brings to mind the idea of physical confrontation. How do you physically defend and combat people that want what you have or that want to hurt you? People are always surprised when I inform them that dealing with confrontation is more about the psychological than the physical. The idea that our lives are physical manifestations of our emotional and mental states and therefore how we interact with the world is determined through these aspects, is commonly over looked. As a Psychological Warfare Sergeant in the US Army I saw how powerful Psychological Warfare could be effective in the buildup or destruction of a community. This was especially evident during and after a war which is the epitome of survival situation. People are looking for food, shelter, water, security, and cause. Each one of these aspects is not just a physical need, but a mental and emotional one as well. Understanding the root cause of these needs gives leverage and to some degree, control. Those who understand how to use this leverage in essence learn to fight without fighting.

In my classes I help people understand the many dynamics of human emotional and mental defaults and characteristics. Students gain an emotional intelligence that gives them the ability to deal with the angry, needy, desperate, and violent that will be encounters during a short or long term disaster. In addition the goal is to help people understand how not to allow their own weaknesses to trap/be used against them by emotionally intelligent influencers that may seek to take advantage of them.

I also show how to identify the psychological aspects of those who are trying to take advantage and those who can be potential allies if you understand who they are and how they operate. Psychological warfare is a powerful tool that is underrated in its importance to help people maintain control, order and safety during a disaster or high risk situation. Those throughout history who knew how to use it wisely found themselves as leaders of countries and sometimes destroyers of communities. The war around you is easier to control if you understand the mindset of the players within it. This is the foundation of Psyops.

This is an adult class, children 12 and up permitted with a parent/grandparent.

E-tool combative: Fighting with a combat shovel) and building an emergency team. Children ages 9 and up with their parents/grandparents.

Martial arts for Kids: Fun basics class for children ages 4 and up

“The Cherokee Campaign” and the construction of the 18th century trade station “Martins Station." These were complete emersion endeavors. Wear only 18th century clothing, they worked using only 18th century tools, materials and techniques, while maintaining an 18th century work schedule and diet. These were long term commitments that was as close to time traveling as one can get.

John’s knowledge and skills had become as much a part of who and what he was as anything he had experienced in the contemporary world. John has now transitioned into yet another phase of his life and passions in the form of contemporary Bushcrafting and Wild Camping. He shares his journey through his YouTube channel: Boonedockery.

John Timms is a life-long student and explorer of the forest. From central Florida to South Eastern Ohio, John’s youth was spent in the forest. Upon graduating High School John enlisted in the U.S. Army and earned the M.O.S. of 19 Delta, Cavalry Scout. John took to “sneaking and peaking” like a fish takes to water. In a very short period of time, John had mastered all the skills necessary to perform his duty and develop many other skills that would fine tune his role as a Scout.

From deserts to mountainous high country and jungle environments, John learned to become one with his surroundings and execute his mission regardless of terrain or weather conditions. He received medals of Achievement and Commendation for his achievements.

John, not being one to learn passively he learned by doing via, Historical Reenacting, Experimental Archeology, Historical Trekking and Teaching. The vast majority of the 20 plus years John pursued these passions was spent with his fellow veterans in “Hobb’s Company, of His Majesties Independent Company Of Rangers." Training on their own every month regardless to weather conditions, they mastered the skills and accoutrements of the 18th century ranger. The Companies dedication was not unnoticed and was asked to lead a number of 18th century ranger schools. The company was also recruited to participate in several (5 to be exact) History Channel Documentaries. This later went on to participating in documentaries for National and State historical sites.

As the company disbanded, John became associated with Gerry Barker of “Frontier Resources.” Frontier Resources took History to an extreme level of execution and dedication. Although John participated in many endeavors with the group, the highlights were

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Hasty Shelters For Your Bugout or Get Home Bags

There are Thousands of people that have spent a lot of time and money to assemble Bugout and Get Home Bags, however very few people have EVER tested their kits in part or as a

whole. If one were to utilize the “Rule of Threes” in there kit building process, the second THREE should be a major priority. In ideal conditions most people could survive 72 hours with only the clothes on their backs as their “Shelter”. How frequently are we

actually blessed with ideal environmental conditions for 72 hours? RARELY!

Shelter should be a very important item in your kit. Realistically, most Bugout and Get Home Bags are larger than what the owner could carry for 72 hours, or they are so sparse they lack vital items that experienced survivalists would consider priorities.

Shelter is a “Must Have” item, however it doesn’t have to be extravagant or complicated. Simple Tarps or Ponchos can easily provide adequate protection from the elements if properly utilized. The construction of a hasty shelter shouldn’t just focus on shielding one from harsh weather, it should also be stealthy.

This class will focus on quick, easy, effective and stealthy shelters constructed with small tarps and ponchos. These shelter items are generally multi-purpose and take up little valuable space in

your Bugout and Get Home Bags.

I HIGHLY Encourage ALL participants to bring their Bugout or Get Home Bags to class so you can set up your shelter to see if they can be erected quickly and stealthy as well as critiquing their practicality and effectiveness.

**This class will be conducted in the woods and will require minimal physical activity for those that wish to try setting the shelters up. Individuals that have limited mobility may have issues with the

class location.**

Experience Level for the Class: Novice Through Advanced

Experience Level for the Class: Novice to Expert

The 21st Century Minute Man: The term “Minute Man” should instantly provoke the image of an 18th century colonial citizen, ready to answer the call of duty in a minutes notice. Ready and capable of defending their home and way of life from the oppressive government of the British Empire and their battle proven military.

Currently our nation’s security is threatened from enemies foreign and domestic. As of the time of this writing, we are in the very real risk of WWIII. Recent history and current events have proven that no American Citizen can rely upon their government for warnings, aid or protection. The dependence of government assistance for the past 90

years has created a state of complacency and self-imposed helplessness that is unimaginable. There was a time in this once great nation when citizens rose to any challenge and did what was needed to be done as it was not only their right, but it was their honor and duty to do so.

This class will cover the history of the 18th century minute man and will explore how we may reinvent this honorable duty to suit the 21st century and its particular challenges. Gear, equipment and their use will be discussed and demonstrated

at length.

Minimum age of class attendees: Old Enough To Comprehend The Content

Experience Level for the Class: Novice Through Advanced

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Donn is a Master at his craft and offers Blacksmith Courses from Beginner to Journeyman level. Donn trains in the age-old craft of Blacksmithing as seen on The Game of Thrones and Vikings and most medieval shows and pre-1840's household items. From young to old Donn has a gift of teaching his craft to them.

Blacksmithing: Donn will have his forge roaring by the time the Old School Survival Boot Camp gates open each day. Folks can sign up for the individual make and take hourly sessions for $25 per student at his or choose to visit anytime during the day and watch and learn from his demonstrations - without making a project to take home. No shorts or open-toed shoes can be warn by anyone engaged in a make and take project. Children age 8 and up can sign up for a make and take session, but they must be accompanied to the session by a parent.

The Resistance Chicks are sisters, Leah and Michelle Svensson, who run a suburban farm and homestead in southern Ohio. Through their enormously popular news commentary broadcast, they want to empower people with tools to stand up against tyranny from every direction.

They have a worldwide audience and their goal is to bring real, relevant news, with a side of crazy and laughter to help the red pill go down. They stand for a righteous America, the one our Founding Fathers bled and died for America that the Pilgrims sacrificed everything to gain. Having been both educated via home school and the public school, they seek to utilize their years of study on the history and our founding fathers in hopes of right the revisionist history lies we’ve all been taught through public school indoctrination.

They end every show with their saying, “It’s not just a Conspiracy Theory if it’s the Truth” because the truth is stranger than fiction.

Michelle Svensson

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City and Suburban Homesteading: Homesteading is a broad term but at the base, homesteading is about being as self sufficient as possible. Whether you live in an apartment or on 100 acres, you can homestead. Leah and Michelle are sisters who live on a 1.1 acre homestead where they keep bees, raise pigs and chickens, produce over half their own food, and try to live as close to nature as they can.

There are many ways to become less reliant on modern systems and put us back into sync with Nature and Nature’s God. Come learn ways you can homestead in little and big ways including how to preserve food, how to raise healthy animals without a lot of land and which ones are best for the small homestead.

Leah Svensson hosting the Sunday morning worship service by the pond.

Lye-Free Soapmaking: In this make and take class, attendees will learn how to make a lye-free soap to use in various ways in their home.

Colonial America and Constitution for Kids:

What was life like for children during the Revolutionary War? What was school like for kids who grew up in colonial America? This class will focus on what children would have learned in the years leading up to and following the creation of the Declaration of Independence and writing of the Constitution. America’s founders took the raising of children properly very seriously. Education was more rigorous and formal and ended at a younger age. Indeed a young man of 14 yrs old would need to choose between becoming an apprentice to a tradesman or entering a college or university like Harvard where they would need to master both Greek and Hebrew before graduating. We may even learn a contra dance or two as country dancing was one of the principal forms of recreation during the colonial period and receive an epacket of fun learning activities.

The Resistance Chicks with hide tanner Mary Elizabeth Williams at Boot Camp

Constitutional Money: gold and silver: For thousands of years humans have come up with ways to barter, sell, and purchase goods from one another. Cattle, wheat, salt, even sea shells have served for the purpose of monetary exchange, but Gold and Silver have proved the most valuable units of exchange over time. This is why our founding fathers made gold and silver the standards by which money would be minted. The Constitution states: “ No state shall coin money, emit bills of credit, or make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. ~ Art. I, sec. 10, cl. 1.

The constitutional dollar in the United States is an "historically determinate, fixed weight of fine silver." The current Federal Reserve dollar bill is not a constitutional dollar. Bartering and trade are an essential part of prepping and survival. Michelle will teach you why our founding fathers knew that a society would collapse if their monetary system was based on arbitrary means of determining value. We will take the fear out of acquiring precious metals and show you how they can be used in times of survival

Butchers

Randy Yates has been butchering all types of farm livestock and wild game for decades. Randy is joined at Old School Survival Boot Camp by other long-time butchers Arnie and Sarah Rodriguez of Rod Ridge Farm, Bonnie Sue Campbell, and Shana Gambill. Shana also teaches the open flame cooking classes with Donna Dailey. Randy and Arnie also served together on the McArthur FD together.

Randy Yates

Arnie Rodriguez

Shana Gambill

Hands-on butchering classes will held at 9 am each day. Meat processing and canning classes will follow the butchering sessions.

Friday: Hog Butchering

Saturday: Poultry Birds Butchering and Rabbit Butchering and Husbandry

Sunday: Goat

Sarah Rodriguez lives and works on Rod Ridge Farm, her 10-acre homestead in southeastern Ohio, with her husband and five children. The Rodriguez clan strives to live as sustainably and frugally as possible. Sarah and her family raise livestock, grow their gardens and orchards, and preserve and store as much food as possible to provide naturally for the family.

Sarah lives just about a quarter of a mile away from where she grew up and began her love of farming and community. She has lived the farming and homesteading life from a very young age. As a young girl she was active in 4-H and later FFA as a teen. Sarah’s lifelong experiences heavily influenced how she parents, She is now keenly focused on and passing on her love of the land, homesteading, and self-sufficiency onto her children.

Sarah Rodriguez

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Needle Felting: Learn the art of working with, cleaning, dying, wool. In this needle felting and take home a wool felt ball to use in your dryer - get an introduction to needle felting animals. $7 make and take fee. Youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Meat Canning: Learn how to pressure can meat to preserve it and take home a jar to add to your food storage. Make and take fee $12 without canning cookbook, $35 with canning cookbook. Adults only.

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Survival Shelters: Tips, Tricks and Debunking Myths: Learn how to construct a shelter that could save your life. We’ll cover the resources and physical requirements for building these shelters in the wild. Go Hands-on – We’ll build a textbook debris hut like you’ve seen in nearly every survival manual, the results will probably surprise you.

Then we’ll examine a variety of shelters built

using tarps and a few less conventional building materials. During the debris hut construction, we’ll rapidly build a weatherproof survival shelter that requires no tools or manmade materials. This shelter can keep you warm and dry, but most importantly – alive. You will gain hands-on

experience to survive adverse weather conditions even if your gear is gone. Discover the incredible versatility of a tarp as your portable shelter solution. Learn the advantages of carrying a tarp and how to effectively set it up in various configurations to shield yourself from the elements.

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, hunters, and anyone else seeking to bolster their survival skills, this class will empower you to master the art of shelter construction and be well-prepared for your next adventure.

No Knots Shelter For Kids - Children age six and up will learn how to make a basic survival shelter without the need to tie survival knots.

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Prepping Basics 101: Whether you are novice looking for direction or a seasoned preparedness master, the foundations of preparedness are a solid base you can always come back to for inspiration and new direction. Using the Rule of 3’s and, “2 is 1, and 1 is none,” we will talk about ideas and concepts that can lead to new skillsets to delve into or help fill holes in your current preparedness goals based on your personal needs. Let’s find some focus in the chaos of trying to become “more prepared!”

Ladies Only Prepping: Sorry, guys, this one is for us LADIES ONLY! We have some chatting to do! The world of preparedness tends to be dominated by men leading the discussions (especially online), so having a tribe of like-minded sisters to share ideas with in real life is beneficial for learning new ideas and expanding our skillsets and knowledge base. Join Sixx for this Ladies Only roundtable chat that focuses on woman-centric preparedness and skillsets for women of all ages and backgrounds as we share experiences and knowledge, together.

Prepping Basics 102: Planning Your Pantry: Take Prepping Basics to the next level with this Breakout Work Session where we will be doing the nitty-gritty work of looking at our current food preparedness and planning for longer term goals. We will be pulling together recipes our family’s love, calculating ingredients, talking about budgets, and really challenging ourselves to expand our skills in cooking, growing, and planning for preservation in future years. Don’t miss a chance to hyper-focus on one of the most important preparedness foundations!

Sixx Foster (known as AlphaSixx in the Preparedness and Patriot communities) and has been part of the SHTF Prepping and Survival website and Facebook team since 2016. The SHTF motto of “common sense preparedness” has highly influenced her teaching and coaching through helping folks simplify topics and discussions to be based in real life situations and circumstances.

She is a Health and Wellness Coach in-training and is launching Holistic Preparedness this year which focuses on providing even more robust educational and personal coaching opportunities for her fans and friends to help round out how to balance life and prepping as a sustainable lifestyle.

Sixx is looking forward to sitting for her national boards for nutrition and health coaching this year while focusing the next school year solely on herbology.

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Pine Needle Basket Weaving: Learn how to make a basket using a bundle of pine needles. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome.

Simple Machines: Learn how to make and use simple machines to make and lift objects. Supervised children 8 and up welcome.

Primitive Trapping: Learn how to use simple notching and cordage to make functional traps. Learn how to make simple traps from natural landscape materials for emergency meat harvesting. Beginner level, bring a small knife for notching cordage. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome.

Homestead Nuisance Trapping: Learn how to thwart the wildlife that wants to eat your chickens and goats! Supervised children age 8 and up welcome.

Fleshing and Hide Prep: Learn how to being the processing of hides of predators and nuisance animals that you trapped - and how to prepare them for sell. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome.

Kyle is an instructor at the Pathfinder School.

He developed a life long enthusiasm for the outdoors with family camping trips in the western mountains as a child which continued into the Boy Scouts on the east coast. As an adult, hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking and camping has become his lifestyle. Aiming to turn his passion into a livelihood, Kyle sought training in the rescue fields and held a career position as a Firefighter/EMT for years before continuing a pursuit geared more towards the outdoors. This led him to the Pathfinder School to learn and share knowledge among a likeminded community. He now uses his training and experience in ropes, water rescue, and as an EMT to teach others how to stay safe and enhance their time outdoors.

Kyle is a certified Red Cross instructor in First aid CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid and is consistently continuing to grow his skill set. Alongside a love for the outdoors and rescue, he’s working towards a self sufficient homestead. The backbone of his homesteading adventures is raising honeybees. Kyle’s been a beekeeper for almost 10 years, as well as, tending to various other livestocks and gardening as a means to produce food and resources in a self reliant manner.

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Building a Survival Kit: 10 C’s

A basic survival kit that is multifunctional and lightweight is critical for anyone going into the wild to be able to carry and use in a survival situation. Learn how to build a Survival Kit utilizing the 10 Cs of Survival methodology as a foundation for kit components that will meet a survivor’s need with requisite knowledge. Attendees will learn advanced techniques and improvisational methods to turn ‘single use’ items into multifunctional equipment. Learn how Survival Shelters can become a Signal! Learn how to make tinder for future Survival Fires! Learn Advanced Emergency Fire Starting Skills with everyday gear! Best of all, learn how to build a lightweight kit that will do more for you in any Survival Situation!

Minimum age of class attendees: 13 years old.

Maximum number of attendees per class session: 30 PAX

Special shoes, clothing, or attendee provided supplies (i.e. a knife for slingshot carving, etc.) for your class: Students may bring their 10 Cs of Survival Kit for comparison during the class.

Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced

Andrew is a survivalist with nearly 20 years of wilderness survival and instructor experience. He enlisted in the Army serving across the world in combat and operational environments in nearly every climate developing his survival knowledge and field skills. Andrew is an expert infantryman and a paratrooper.

He is Ranger qualified, Airborne qualified, a graduate of the US Army’s Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape School (SERE) - Level C High Risk, and a Combat Infantryman having served multiple combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. Andrew has years of instructor experience, leading and training soldiers as well as partnered forces, and he is a former Combat Advisor.

Andrew is an expert at Land Navigation, Wilderness Medical Aid, and Small Group Leadership. He is skilled in swampland, mountainous, and desert survival. Andrew is currently contracted as an Instructor for the Pathfinder School LLC and can be reached via his YouTube Channel Ranger Survival and Field Craft and social media pages of the same name.

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Signal for Rescue with a 10 Cs Kit”

Signaling Search and Rescue personnel is critical for anyone requiring immediate assistance in a survival situation and can often make the difference in survival. Within the 10 Cs of Survival there are numerous means for attracting the attention of rescue. In this class, attendees will learn multiple ways to Signal for Rescue; active and passive, visual and auditory, hasty and deliberate, and night and day signals. Students will walk away with a better understanding of how the 10 C’s can be used to signal for rescue as well as improvised methods that are great for any situation!

Minimum age of class attendees: 13 Years Old

Basic Land Navigation Survival Skills

‘Getting Lost’ is the number one reason hikers go missing in national forests. The vast majority of people who go missing in US national forests could have avoided getting lost if they had learned simple land navigation skills. In this Basic Land Navigation Survival Skills Course, attendees will learn how to read and use a compass, learn to understand terrain, navigate from point to point, learn to track distance while walking, and learn how to keep a navigation log. Attendees will also receive exposure to methods to stay oriented and avoid becoming lost as well as re-orienting once becoming lost. This is a great class for beginners as well as an excellent refresher for advanced students!

Minimum age of class attendees: 13 Years Old

Maximum number of attendees per class session: 30

Special shoes, clothing, or attendee provided supplies (i.e. a knife for slingshot carving, etc.) for your class: Attendees wear durable clothing appropriate for walking in wooded terrain. Bring a compass, pace beads, bright colored cloth 48” x 48” or comparable size, pencil, and small notebook.

Experience Level: Beginner and a great refresher for Advanced level navigators.

What to bring: Bring a compass, pace beads, bright colored cloth 48” x 48” or comparable size, pencil, and small notebook.

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Lady Warriors: You can’t always carry a firearm but they always have their “guns”. This course is a ladies-only introduction to unarmed self-defense using Krav Maga. You’ll learn how to use simple, effective techniques while doing maximum damage to your attacker. Women and teen girls ages 14 and up. Taught alongside Katie Smith.

Introduction To Freeze Drying Food: In this intro class, Judi will explain what the process of freeze drying is and why it is superior to other food preservation methods. Judi will demonstrate different types of foods that preserve best using a freeze dryer, affording attendees a look at the food before and after freeze drying, along with taste testing of reconstituted foods. This class will be held off-site at On Guard Defense and is for adults only. $10 make and take fee.

Staying on the Right Side of the Law: An Interactive Discussion about Self-Defense Laws and Use of Force featuring criminal defense attorney Mike Moran.” It’s a challenge to keep up with the ever-changing laws, especially when it concerns claims of self-defense -- whether involving fists, guns, or other defensive tools. As the old saying goes, “being ignorant of the law is no excuse for breaking it.”

Join On Guard Defense owner and instructor Judi Phelps and attorney Michael R. Moran to engage in an in-depth discussion about current self-defense and gun laws and how you can protect yourself and your family by understanding and acting within the confines of the law.

On Guard Defense is female owned and operated by Ohio's "Gun Gal" Judi Phelps. She designed the business with the female and new shooter in mind to make it safe, comfortable, affordable, and accessible.

Judi holds various certifications including NRA Instructor, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer & Commando Krav Maga Level 2 Smart Safe Instructor.

Scott is Judi's "right hand man" and hubby. He is a proud military veteran and an On Guard Defense Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, and NASP Basic Archery Instructor (BAI).

Scott's day job is in Information Technology, so he is right at home solving the daily IT issues that arise in every small business when he's not helping in the classroom or on the range.

NSSF First Shots for Families - Rifle: If you've never shot a gun before, On Guard Defense is the perfect place to begin your firearms journey. You'll learn about the safe and responsible use of firearms under the direct supervision of instructors and range safety officers who will help you every step of the way.

Our First Shots program was developed to introduce new shooters to the safe and proper use of firearms, build knowledge and confidence in gun handling and help you understand how to get your shots on target.

Course topics include: universal gun safety rules; gun handling fundamentals; ammunition and firearms storage; defensive shooting fundamentals; gun handling instruction and live-fire shooting on the range.

We provide: Quality instruction by certified Instructors & Range Safety Officers; rifle rental; eye and hearing protection; and targets. You pay course fee (Adults: $25; Kids $10) and purchase any ammunition you wish to use.

Minimum age of class attendees: 10

Held off-site at On Guard Defense

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Introduction to Archery – Kids and adult classes

Kids: Youth ages 5 and up learn archery basics and safety under the direct supervision of certified instructors.

Adults: Archery is a great skill to add to your tool chest – whether for recreation or for hunting food. This class will jump-start your ability to understand archery fundamentals, safety, and getting your shots on target.

Classes taught by NASP certified instructors: Scott Phelps, Dave Runkle, Melissa McDaniel, and Shannon Hawes

Minimum age of class attendees: Kids: 5 – 17; Adults: 18 and older

Applying Constitutional Principles at the Local Level.”

Scott will discuss how to apply our constitutional rights to everyday life, holding our elected officials accountable, and impacting positive change through local level engagement.

Demystifying the AR-15: Automatic Rifle? Assault Rifle? Neither. Don't believe the fake news and ridiculous rants about the AR-15. In this class, you'll learn the history of this weapon system (including what the "AR" stands for), the versatility of this rifle, and why it's the safest and easiest gun to shoot! If you've got an AR-15 already, bring it with you along with some ammo.

If you're new and just want to learn more and try before you buy, you can use ours for free. You just purchase whatever ammo you use in addition to the workshop fee of $35 (plus tax) per attendee. Adults only class held at On Guard Defense.

Mike Moran

Katie Smith

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Intro. to Pistol: Open carry. Concealed carry. Constitutional carry. However you choose to roll in accordance with your state laws, having the confidence and skills to carry your pistol is a must. This class introduces students to the semi-automatic pistol as a preferred carry self-defense tool. We’ll learn the universal gun safety rules, the characteristics we should consider when purchasing a pistol, pistol handling basics, and includes live-fire shooting on our range.

Demystifying the AR-15: Automatic Rifle? Assault Rifle? Neither. Don't believe the fake news and ridiculous rants about the AR-15. In this class, you'll learn the history of this weapon system (including what the "AR" stands for), the versatility of this rifle, and why it's the safest and easiest gun to shoot! If you've got an AR-15 already, bring it with you along with some ammo. If you're new and just want to learn more and try before you buy, you can use ours for free. You just purchase whatever ammo you use in addition to the workshop fee of $35 (plus tax) per attendee. Adults only class held at On Guard Defense.

Mike Moran Bio: On Guard Defense General Counsel & Staff Instructor and Licensed Practicing Attorney.

Michael R. Moran, Esq. is a private practicing attorney with a firearms/self-defense focus for over two decades. He has a passion for teaching a variety of firearms, self-defense, tactical & wilderness emergency care courses for which he holds multiple certifications.

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Katie Smith Bio: On Guard Defense Staff Instructor

Katie is an On Guard Defense Instructor, NRA Range Safety Officer, Commando Krav Maga Level 2 Smart Safe Instructor, and Martial Blade Concepts Associate Instructor. She takes the lead role in our unarmed self-defense and defensive knife classes and is committed to teaching men and women how to build the skills necessary to keep them and their families safe

Tara has of The Survival Apothecary Handbook and 24 other homesteading and self-reliance guides. She is also the creator of The Homestead Homeschool curriculum created specifically for self-reliance families. Along with her beloved husband Bobby, she launched the Old School Survival Boot Camp and Old School Survival Network.

She draws upon her gypsy heritage to grow and craft herbal remedies for her family and their livestock, and when teaching herbalism classes to other female homesteaders and children.

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When You Can’t Call A Vet - Livestock: Learn how to recognize and prevent the most common livestock ailments and injuries and how to create a natural first aid kit to aid sick and injured animals. You will make an herbal “antibiotic” style salve to take home with you. Youth under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $7 salve fee without Natural Livestock First Aid Book, $35 with the book. $10 for ebook and salve.

Survival Apothecary: Learn how to help aid and prevent the common cold and flu style illnesses - and make your own gel capsules to take home to preserve and store herbal remedies. Learn how to make your own natural remedies to combat cough and congestion and take a bottle of a set of herbal remedy capsules to home with you. $20 materials fee without book, $40 fee with the second edition of the Survival Apothecary book. Youth under 13 need an adult.

Needle Felting For Kids: Children will learn the basics of this fiber art and make an animal project to take home. $7 for one child and $12 for two.

Needle Felt Painting for Adult: Adults will have a blast “painting” with felt and make a beautiful project to take home with them. Youth age 12 and 13 welcome with an adult. Teens 14 and up may come alone. $10 for one kit, $17 for adult and teen combo.

Chuck and Donna have been living and working entirely off grid homestead for over eight years. Both are medical professionals. Donna was a nurse and Chuck, in addition to being a veteran, has worked as a respiratory therapist in the emergency room, ICU, and the Covid ward.

Donna is an accomplished goat keeper. Her homesteading expertise extends to poultry birds, as well. She has been known to knock the occasional hawk out of the sky with her bare hands when her flock is threatened.

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Off Grid Cooking: canning jam on an open flame make and take class where each participant learns how to make a fresh jam to take home with them; campfire biscuits make and take, learn how to make delicious biscuits from scratch and cook them over an open flame, rabbit stew: learn how to turn a raised or caught rabbit into a yummy stew using simple ingredients that you have grown - Donna teaches these classes with Shana Gambill. adults and teens class only. Donna will also be helping teach rabbit husbandry and butchering with Sarah Rodriguez.

Goat milking and husbandry: In this class donna teaches you how to raise goats as part of your self-reliance plan and how to milk them as well.

Aquaponics: Chuck will be teach students how to use this vital type of survival gardening in either an on or off grid fashion.

Rocket Stoves and Charcoal Making: Learn how to make and use a rocket stove with busting your budget. Learn how to make your own charcoal too! Adult class, supervised children are welcome.

Emergency First Aid: Learn how to prepare for emergencies when calling 911 is not an option.

Bill is a Serve Safe Certified food safety specialist. He has completed Harvard food science education. He has enjoyed foraging since his childhood.

He has built a thriving food service business published several books and served food sustainability giants like The USDA, Feeding America, Catholic Charities and Second Harvest Food banks.

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Food Safety & Sustainability Class Description: Primitive food preservation meets modern food science, busting myths and revealing lost ways. Demonstrations of primitive meat smoking and dehydration for preservation. Revealing the lost ways of honey, fat and salt potting for preserving nearly anything.

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Collecting ground water and disinfection methods: Exploring the outdoors away from known clean water sources can present a challenge to any person to find, collect

and disinfect water making it safe to drink. However, there are several methods to gather and produce safe drinking water in the

wilderness environment. This is a lecture and demonstration format class that will cover several methods to produce water potable.

Building Pack Frames and Use with Tarp Packs: With the skills and knowledge of resources from the landscape, construction of pack frames as a method of conveyance can be achieved. This is a lecture and demonstration

format class, where instruction on crafting rigid frames to attach bundled items in a neat configuration.

Bow Drill Fire Making: Lecture and demonstration of the construction of

a Bow Drill set to produce an ember. There will be an in-depth discussion on the physics of this friction fire method where students

will learn how to have a greater success rate when attempting this

Vaskin Badalow has always revered the outdoors. In his youth he enjoyed camping and hiking experiences with his family and considers himself a lifelong student across several different arenas. The desire to learn more about wilderness skills and survival led him to The Pathfinder School. His belief in a self-reliant lifestyle is resilient and seeks to apply his knowledge within the public safety community.

Vaskin is a career Firefighter and Paramedic with over thirty years of service; a Wilderness EMT certified through NOLS, certified American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED Instructor, and holds a Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

He has been a part of the technical rescue community for over twenty years and leads a fifty member county-wide Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Team in southeastern Michigan. He has specialized training in water rescue and is a part of his state's USAR Task Force having deployed to areas afflicted by natural disasters both in and out of state. Further, Vaskin is a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, serving as an infantry machine gunner from ’98-‘06.

Heather Swartz has worked in the food service industry for almost 30 years and has completed several degrees in food science and preparation. She is an avid lover of the outdoors and also good snacks! The idea for Swartz Foods came from the need to have more fun with friends and family and spend less time schlepping cooking stuff around when we are camping or hiking.

We used to bring a staggering amount of equipment with us to set up camp and make huge meals for the whole group which sometimes was upwards of 50 people. (We had an entire kitchen setup at one point.) As you can imagine this was a lot of work not only to make delicious

food but to keep it cold and safe to eat. We also had to do dishes forever!

Over the years we tried to evolve and dehydrate which was good but not great as it was still on the heavy side, the flavor suffered, and it was super time consuming.

So, after much planning, research, saving, and some generous donations from family, the freeze dryers were born! It has been a super fun time cooking and eating all the samples with friends and family and will continue to be as we expand. We are truly grateful and blessed for this opportunity and hope you enjoy them and grow with us!

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Lye Soap Making: At Swartz Foods we cook a lot of beef which leads

to a lot of leftover fat. Instead of wasting this by throwing it away, we make lye soap! In this class you will learn to render the fat into tallow and then make that into creamy bars of soap. Afterwards you will be able to take a bar home with you to enjoy!

Granola Bags Make and Take: Children will get to decorate their own granola bag and then fill it with various snack items of their choice. We will offer a variety to choose from but please notify us of any allergies.

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Haversack Loadout: Haversack load outs for EDC, camping, and survival

JC is a bushcrafter and owner of Messer Custom Leatherworks. In his "spare time" he works his farm and helps his dad tap trees to make syrup

Mary is a master hide tanner who uses her talents teaching workshops around the country. She is also a Marketing Consultant and contractor - and a rattlesnake bite survivor!

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Hide Tanning Class: Explore brain tanning, how to DIY equipment, and the mechanics of each step of the process. Live demonstration of scrapping, wringing, opening, stretching, and smoking.

After this Introduction to brain tanning you will have a basic familiarity with hide tanning, we highly recommend you check out our online hide tanning course to guide you as you continue developing your brain tanning skills.

Youth hides Tanning and Leather Bracelet Making: Join Mary for a youth introduction to hide tanning class and make your own leather and bead bracelet to wear home.

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Bushcraft Knife Safety and Notch Carving: We will cover basic knife safety for folding and fixed blade knives including explanations of the blood circle and the triangle of death. We will demonstrate and practice different knife grips and carving techniques that are common to the woodsman and bushcrafter. Material will be provided for students to practice basic carving techniques and basic notches will be taught and explained. Supervised children welcome, teens can attend without an adult. Each student needs to bring a fixed or folding knife.

Flint and Steel Fire Making:: Students will learn the theory of the flint and steel ignition method and the benefits of flint and steel for the long term.

We will discuss each element in the flint and steel set and what makes them perform optimally. We will discuss techniques to make an

effective strike while minimizing the wear on the sharp edges of the rock. We will also discuss natural materials for charring. Students will have the opportunity to practice making a fire using their flint and

steel kit. Children under 13 can attend with a parent.

Net Making Basics: Students will learn the basics of using a net needle and gauge to craft a multifunctional net.

Using Cage Traps: In this class we will discuss how to use cage traps to catch animals on the homestead or in a woodland environment for relocation or for food and fur. Children under 13 may attend with a parent..

Figure 4 Deadfall Trap Making: In this class we will learn how to to properly construct and set a Figure 4 deadfall trap. Materials will be provided. This class will involve using a knife for fine carving tasks so it is targeted towards adults or children who are under the supervision of a parent. Bring a fixed blade or folding knife.

Matt Mercer has been a lifelong outdoorsman developing a passion to be in the great outdoors since a very young age. His favorite pursuits are spending time with his wife and daughter, camping, fishing, outdoor cooking, bass guitar, martial arts and making videos for his YouTube Channel, Black Hat Bushcraft. For the past 22 years, Matt has been a full-time martial arts instructor and owns his own studio where classes are taught six days a week. He was certified as an instructor for the Pathfinder School in November 2017 and is also the Chapter Leader of the National Pathfinder Youth Organization in Elm City, NC.

Let’s Grow!

Mini Garden Starter Class For Kids

Make and Take class with $12 materials fee.

A super fun and interactive class, for children ages 3-10 yrs.

Meet MISS FIGGY!

This class will be a very basic introduction to organic gardening, companion gardening, & pollinators. Children will learn about basic plant structures, the difference between “dirt” & “soil”, & the importance of pollinators like bees & butterflies. During this class children will build their own unique garden and receive a pollinator kit to take and be planted at home- to tend & harvest during this year’s growing season! This class is taught by a seasoned, state certified teacher/Master Gardener & certified holistic nutritionist- and her good friends, “Miss Figgy” & “Kenny Karrotaker”!

A Toad’s Abode: Hoppy Garden Helpers

Make and Take class with $12 materials fee.

A super fun & interactive class for older kids, ages 10 & up.

Almost everyone knows about the important pollinator helpers in the garden- bees & butterflies. But everyone forgets about a little understood garden helper- the toad! Led by a seasoned, state certified teacher & certified Master Gardener, we’ll talk in detail about the benefits of attracting these hoppy helpers into our home gardens, the myths about the toad (Ewwww! do they REALLY give us warts!?!?), how to invite them into our gardens, & what their job is to help our gardens flourish. As part of this class participants will create their own “Toad Abode”- to take home to their veggie or flower garden to encourage visits from our amphibian garden assistants!

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Gardening SMARTER, Not HARDER!

Gardening at home can be not only incredibly rewarding but can also demand a lot of our time & attention! But don’t give up on your gardening goals! In this class, certified Master Gardener & practicing Holistic Nutritionist, Barb Walker & husband, Rich, will introduce their strategy for their

“OrganaSquarePermaPanion” veggie & fruit gardening method—designed to take out a lot of the hard work in your home garden. Defeat the weeds! Increase your harvest yields! Grow fresh, nutrient rich soil! And get rid of those hungry,

destructive bugs—all WITHOUT dangerous fertilizers & chemicals that strip nutrients from your garden’s soil (& are unhealthy for you, too)! Added bonus: enjoying more the “fruits of your labor”! Barb & Rich will introduce you to their backyard garden, discuss costs, successes, failures, & lessons learned as she & her husband developed this blended approach to backyard home gardening. For students 16 yrs. and up.

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Natural Healing: Yes, You Can!

The truth you may have never been told is there is no better or more efficient pharmacy than that which lies within you, & upon the earth we have been given, by a God who knows your every need. Join in for an in-depth discussion about healing the body, how to protect your immunity & prevent disease, understanding food labeling & lingo (what exactly is ‘bio-engineered’???), answering the big questions about supplements (do they really make a difference???) & more!- will be covered during this empowering & educational class. Discover the 7 Pillars of Health & how to heal the body & resolve disease- without big pharma’s chemical interventions- by giving your body’s systems the right information it needs from the earth that provides it for you!

Get Hooked!: No Fear Crochet for Beginners

Make and Take class with $13 materials fee per youth or $20 for parent/child registration.

An interactive, hands-on class for kids in 5th- 8th grade & their parent/guardian!

If picking up a crochet hook & learning this really handy fiber art seems scary- it’s time to get “hooked” instead! In this no fear, fun & non-intimidating class you will learn about crochet hooks, crochet terms, & all about yarn types & uses. You’ll have hands-on time to learn how to create a foundation chain & learn two basic stitches. Students will work on completing a basic potholder project & will leave class with their own hook, written instructions, & yarn supply enough to complete your potholder project after class. Got confused? Need to fix a mistake? Free, hands-on tutoring will be available at our vendor tent all weekend!

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Water Planning : This presentation addresses the critical nature of water both in our everyday lives and in meeting our long-term survival needs. For the typical person in an urban environment, water is delivered without fanfare and in an almost unlimited quantity. It is also potable, meaning we don’t have to be concerned about contracting illnesses by its consumption. While country folk among us may have to work a little harder to get the water they need, they still aren’t usually limited by its amount or quality. It is only when things go south that water becomes precious and paramount. The main point is that you should have a viable plan to address your water needs wherever you are. You don’t have the luxury of waiting until your faucet

runs dry to begin addressing the matter. The time to prepare is now!

During the seminar, we will discuss the importance of water to the human body and

the impact of its shortage on bodily functions. Then we will move on to the water

cycle from a consumer’s perspective. Next, we will lay out the basic aspects of a

water plan. These include sources, access, collection, transportation, storage,

preparation, and consumption. Finally, we will discuss methods of water conservation, to drastically reduce unnecessary use. Your take away from this seminar will be an increased understanding of the role of water in our lives and how you can establish and maintain sufficient water to carry on under long-term duress. And combined with water treatment products found at the GetReady! booth,

you will be confident in your ability to survive.

Trauma Tools: Learn what skills and tools you will need to serve as your own first responder or doctor during a disaster scenario.

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David Dietrich is the owner of the Get Ready Preparedness Center. a retired US Air Force officer. He was a military pilot, intelligence officer, and strategic planner and a life-long prepper and survivalist. David was a Boy Scout and a leader in the Boy Scouts of America for over fifteen years.

He taught wilderness survival, first aid, fire and emergency preparedness. David has taken military Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training. He is a certified first aid instructor for Basic, CPR, AED, and Wilderness First Aid. David also presents seminars and courses on trauma treatment, water treatment, bartering, emergency kits, land navigation, food planning, foraging, and scavenging. Dietrich provides his services and products through GetReady! Emergency Planning Center. His business focuses on first aid, water treatment, food, and survival gear.

Advanced Life Saving: Introduction

This workshop goes beyond the foundations of Basic First Aid and CPR/AED. It develops a practical knowledge of treatment methods for critical (i.e. life-threatening) trauma injuries (not medical) affecting the human circulatory and respiratory systems. With a basic understanding of the types and purposes of blood vessels, as well as airway and lungs, participants will learn how to increase a victim’s survival and recovery chances. This workshop is designed for people with limited to no medical background. It is not for medical professionals. However, standard procedures will be used to the maximum extent possible. When there is no one else around, are you willing to step up and take the action necessary to save someone’s life? Without a formal Emergency Medical System, you are the First Responder. During this Workshop, we will discuss basic anatomical features and processes, types of bleeding and breathing anomalies, and the reasons and methods for treating

each. You will learn that the most important aspects of any treatment approach are Scene and Patient Assessment. In the former case, your safety is paramount. In the latter, only by knowing the nature of the emergency can you appropriately treat the

patient.

Once a decision is made, action must be decisive. Time is of the essence. We’re talking no more than ten minutes, with every minute less giving the patient a better survival chance. Various resources will be used during the Workshop, focused on individual proficiency in a team-based training format. This will be a four-hour class, with each participant leaving with his own tourniquet. There is a $100 per adult only student fee for this half day Saturday only class.

Mike’s passion for the outdoors was inspired by his family and the time they spent together fishing, hunting, and camping during his childhood. Mike continued developing the skills he learned as a child into a lifelong pursuit to become an expert outdoorsman with a specific passion for bushcraft.

A teacher by profession, Mike finds the most fulfillment in sharing his knowledge and watching others learn and display new skills.

Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoorstogether. He also enjoys taking care of their extensive reptile collection.

He earned his Tan Hat in July 2023 and is an Associate Instructor at the Pathfinder School.

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Creating and Using BEADS - Ranger Beads Youth Class: In this class children will be taught what PACE beads are, how they are used, and why they are important. We will discuss pace counts and how to determine your individual pace counts taking in consideration terrain, pack weight, etc. Students will also be making their own set of PACE beads to take home. Students will be walking 200 meters to determine their pace count.

Basic Knots and RDR - Rapid Deployment Ridgeline: Students will learn some basic camping and bushcraft knots. We will also go over how to utilize these knots. Students will also knots to make a rapid deployment ridgeline.

Reed Basket Weaving - beginners class for reed baskets

Axe and Knife throwing: This will be an introduction to throwing axes, hatchet and knifes. The class w: ill receive some initial instruction on techniques and safety before going hands on with an assortment of knives and axes.

This class requires throwing and retrieving small knifes and hatchets.

Minimum age of class attendees: All ages are welcome in the class but must be 12 years old and older to throw. 12 to 16 years old should have a parent or responsible adult in the class during the throwing portion.

Ropes, Knots and Lashings Introduction : A beginners intro to ropes, knots and lashings. Basic knots and lashings will be learned through hands on tying during this introductory class. Children 10 and under must have adult supervision in the class.

Ropes, Knots and Lashings Advanced: An advanced ropes, knots and lashings course. Knots and lashings learned in the beginners course will be used to create a shelter or camp furniture item. This class will involve a short hike and require some strength to erect a shelter or make a furniture piece. No children under 10 without adult supervision.

Natural Cordage making: This class will explore the process of making cordage from natural plant materials found in the wild. Plant material will be processed during the class but cordage may be made from natural twine to ensure that enough time is available to learn the reverse twist method. You will need a knife with a flat back strap for processing plant materials.

Jim is the Chief at Big Rapids Township Fire Department. He has long been involved in self-reliance and bushcraft. Jim is also one of the founders of the Great Lakes Unbound event in Michigan.

I will move to challenge what you think you know on this topic as well as give you some basics on how to avoid and de-escalate violence should you find yourself embroiled in it.

Many people attended this course more than once at OSS 2023! The feedback I received here was universally positive and many wanted to learn more even after the course was over! This is my goal when I present this information to you, just as when I present it to people who choose the path of “Violence Professionals” as a large government agency trainer.

Minimum age of class attendees: None, however due to the nature of the topic Parental Discretion is advised

Less Lethal Weapons for the Prepared Citizen: Most in the preparedness community have the firearm thing figured out, many have spent much time thinking about the firearm when it comes to preparedness and homesteading as the “security” side of the equation and leave it there.

The PROBLEM is that not all of peoples security and defensive needs can always be solved with a lethal force solution. There are many circumstances when only having a firearm for a security/defense issue would be the equivalent of only having a hammer for assembling Ikea furniture.

This course is to provide people with the best and most proven options that don’t include lethal force. I will deep dive into what is out there to the regular Joe civilian as well as what is effective and what is not based on research and (most importantly) PERSONAL EXPERIENCE testing and actually using these items over two decades.

Inert training devices will be made available and demonstrations and opportunities to try these items will be provided!

Minimum age of class attendees: None, however due to the nature of the topic Parental Discretion is advised

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Interpersonal Violence Dynamics and Realistic De-Escalation: Many people have ideas of what interpersonal violence is and how it works. Many people have developed strategies to deal with violence in their minds. However, many people have been personally destroyed when violence reveals itself to them and what they “believed” was based on bad, outdated, unrealistic or illegal concepts.

The truth is this: what most people have in their heads on interpersonal violence is based on the media, what they have been taught or some personal experience. As it turns out, a LOT of what they believe is woefully incomplete or just wrong…. This course gives you the basic concepts on how real violence actually happens to real people in the real world. We will spend some time on how to identify the types of violence that actually occurs and move to “demystify” how and why humans become violent. We then will spend some time on how to prevent or defuse violence from happening to you regardless of your situation.

Who is this Guy!?

Why should I listen to him?

What are his CREDENTIALS!?

All of these are legitimate questions and if you are asking them, you are already proving you are smart and taking this stuff seriously. That is a good thing. So let me lay a few things out.

First off, I have a real job and this ain't it. In my world this is called a "hustle."

See, I work as a full time trainer for an armed government agency. Before I got that job I worked in prisons wearing a badge, a pair of handcuffs, a body alarm and a smile. As time went on, I got more stuff to wear on my belt, I even carried a gun from time to time depending on where I worked. But that is all I can say about that. I wont say where, or what department, or what part of the country, or anything like that.

Social media policy, it is a…….. you know what.

If you don't believe me, I don't really care and I still won't tell you any of those details because this business does not pay my bills, feed my kids or supply my retirement. If you don't want to listen to what I have to say because I am not credible to you because I won't give you my government Email Address, that's cool.

But if you take me at my word, then there are a few other things that I need to lay out.....

First, I am NOT a cop. In fact, as soon as I punch out of where I work, I get no "off duty" police powers, qualified immunity, the benefit of the doubt, any of that. In other words I am just a regular guy, with no legal or moral obligations other than any guy who works at any other regular job. I have to have a regular old CCW license and have to follow the exact same rules as everybody else who is not a cop.

Just like you. Except, I had to go to and still go to all kinds of cool "cop training," I had to know the law, I had to know how to fight with everything from my bare hands to a grenade launcher, I had to know how to talk to people who want to kill me and hate me on a regular basis. I had to learn how to live in a soup of stress, fear and confusion mixed in with boredom and human feces. More importantly to you, I had to know how to TEACH people who literally worked at Pizza Hut two days before how to do all of that stuff too.

And I got about three weeks to do it.

Government training budgets, they are a…….. you know what.

So yeah, I do a lot of training. I take extra training, more than the government gives me. I read a lot of books. I have been in my share of fights. I have dealt with the people that you don't want to ever meet on a daily basis and got into their heads and their business. I have seen first hand how violence can devastate a man psychologically, how a violent act of a predator can cause a traumatic injury that can change a woman into a totally different person, how bad tactics can get you hurt when they are supposed to work, how a person freezes under combative stress, how the body and mind can fail in the moment of extreme violence. I have seen the best of the best....And the worst of the worst. So how I train my people, what I train them and the effort I put into them, directly affects how safe they are, how to handle it and how to avoid the bad outcomes.

That level of burden falls on me. I own it. So I try not to screw around. What I teach is what works, What I sell is what I know works. I dumped the "cool guy stuff" a long time ago. I have been taught a bunch of "cool guy stuff" that instructors use to make themselves look cool. I have used equipment that is total garbage. I have even tried to use some of it in the real world and it failed. Believe me, it is terrifying when it doesn't work and you need it to. I don't have time for that. You don't either dammit! Don't get me wrong here, I am not an A-hole. In fact, most of my students report to me that I am pretty enjoyable to learn from. People even call me funny. One of my instructors told me recently, "That is one thing I like about you Jones, you can get people laughing and they listen to you and learn better because of it."

But I am intense at times. I have been told that I can be "intimidating." But to quote Clint Smith: "You think I am scary?! I am baby Jesus compared to the average predator." I tend to agree. And I Love you.

That sounds hokey and weird, but I love all of my students whether they are officers, teachers, high school students, Doctors, sheriff's deputies, college students, Girl Scouts or just mindful citizens. I teach them all because I love them and I don't want to see them fail when they deal with the number one human phobia, interpersonal violence.

So that is who I am. That is why you should maybe listen to me. Those are my "credentials." If you don't think that is good enough, that's fine with me. RDMFJONES.COM

Kevin has made “going to the woods” a lifelong activity. He began hunting and fishing with his grandmother when he was around 5 years of age. An avid outdoorsman since then, he can generally be found camping, hunting, fishing, trapping or just laying on the ground in the woods between the other activities.

He has been an Indiana Master Gardener for many years, certified at the Platinum Level, he has also completed training in the Indiana Master Naturalist program. He is a certified NASAR and ASHII instructor. Active in the BSA, multiple programs since 2008 in various roles from direct contact training to multiple Distract and Council level roles. He retired from the US Navy SEABEES in 1995 under the TERA program.

He has been with the Pathfinder School since 2012 as a student, volunteer, helper, associate Instructor and has been a certified Instructor since 2014. He can be found on Facebook under Salty Dog Outdoors and krb762 on YouTube.

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Medicinal Plant Walk: Students will take a stroll around the grounds to discuss local flora.

Medicinal Preps in the Field: Students will learn 5 basic medicinal preps that can be done in the field and just might save your life one day.

Children under 13 with adult supervision welcome.

Chris McDaniel, of Woodworking McDaniel Style, specializes in turning reclaimed wood into one of a kind projects. His work can be found on Facebook at Woodworking McDaniel Style. His YouTube channel of the same name features turning tips, as well as some homesteading builds. Classes Chris will be demonstrating his woodworking skills using a portable lathe throughout the day, while educating those who stop to watch about the art of woodworking.

He’ll offer tips and techniques for working with wood, especially salvaged wood. Individual make and take sessions are available. Sign up for make and take sessions in advance by contacting Chris at woodworkingmcdanielstyle@gmail.com or at the event by visiting his tent. Both children and adults always love stopping by the McDaniel Woodworking booth to try their hand at traditional woodworking tools.

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Emergency CPR Training: In this class you will gain the knowledge and skills to administer CPR to an adult in distress.

This course will include the instructional tools for developing proficiency via demonstration and hands on student practice.

Each student will leave the course with an understanding of how to administer CPR and a free Pocket Respirator Mask. Class fee $35. Class open to those ages 13 and up only.

In August of 2016, brothers Shawn and Eric Seitz, formed Pioneer Survival Company. Throughout their childhood, the Seitz brothers demonstrated a passion for learning and sharing their knowledge of the outdoors. Through their early years, both men were heavily involved in the Boy Scouts of America.

Shawn went on to become an Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow member. By harnessing these skills and values taught by the BSA, both brothers continued to attend various seminars and events to improve their understanding of the outdoors. Eventually, this quest led to Dave Canterbury’s Pathfinder School. While studying at the school, they discovered a new perspective on outdoor skills while taking various certification courses.

They graduated with a degree in Wilderness Skills and Leadership from Bethlehem Outdoor College. The brothers are former USCCA certified CCW and safety instructors. Furthermore, they have taken certification courses with both the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) and the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI). Courses included: Blood Borne Pathogens & Basic Life Support, CPR, Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responders.

Tanner is a 23-year-old aspiring explorer and self-reliance practitioner. Since turning 18, he has spent about a year of his life living in the wild (and I’m just getting started). He has dedicated his lifetime to exploring and pushing himself to extremes mentally and physically. Tanner is an associate instructor at the Pathfinder’s School.

He has interned for a professional explorer, driven to Alaska, spent months alone in the wilderness, worked for a professional explorer, hiked the world-renowned John Muir Trail, scuba dived in Hawaii, jumped in crevasses on a glacier in Alaska, dogsledded in -20°F temperatures, worked for one of the largest travel bloggers in the world, attended multiple survival training’s, and much more.

In summer 2024, Tanner will be paddling from Minnesota to Hudson Bay. He will be entering some of the most remote territories in America and will spend 50 days alone.

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Making Minnow and Crayfish Traps for Kids: The youth students will learn the art of crafting effective traps for catching minnows and crayfish. Through step-by-step instructions, the youth will make a usable funnel trap to take home.

Bring a knife to class to use in making the trap. The children and Tanner will be setting a demo trap in the fairgrounds pond for monitoring over the weekend.

Learners under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

You can follow Tanner’s adventures around the globe on Tanner’s Trails.

Shankle Homestead Leather Works is a family owned leather shop. Their goal is to provide quality leather products that you will be proud to own

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Jess will be teaching an essential oils allergy potion make and take class. She will also be instructing a meat “cut offs” class teaching you how to deliciously use parts of a butchered animal that are often thrown away. Make and Take fee TBD.

Jim will be teaching a make and take leatherworks class. More details coming soon! He and JC Messer will be teaching a youth leather making class - simple drawstring pouch make and take course, for youth only on Friday and Saturday.

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5 point contingency planning made simple - GOTWA:

Ty is a retired Law Enforcement officer from WV that loves sharing the knowledge of survival, prepping, bushcraft and homesteading with all ages. Associate survival instructor for Dave Canterbury at the Pathfinder School. Ty enjoys spending his time with his family homesteading, being outdoors, and teaching youth the world of survival. He earned his Tan Hat November 2023.

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Food Preservation: Learn how to do food preservation learning off-grid dehydration, smoking, solar, fermentation, and the use of Mylar bags. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome in the class.

Ty will also be helping with the Net Making class.

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Modern Trapping: This class will cover types of traps, tools and gear, which type of trap for specific application, and how to make the three most commons sets, locations, baits and lures. Supervised children age 8 and up are welcome in the class.

Basic Shelter Requirements for Emergency Kits: This class will cover what you need to make a basic shelter - less is more, and how to use the gear and set up a shelter. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome in the class.

Building an Emergency Fire Kit: How to put together an emergency fire kit and how to use it in a survival situation. Supervised children age 8 and up welcome in the class.

The Heartland Defenders is a volunteer organization founded to honor and protect the constitutional values of this great Nation. We strive to accomplish this through education, training, activism (social and political), preparedness, and protecting our founding fathers vision for all Americans.

Michael is a life long outdoorsman, prepper, survivalist, founding member of the Heartland Defenders, Pretty awesome husband(lol), father, and proud Grandpa of six.

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Youth Survival and Situational Awareness: Kids will receive several survival items and handout. It will focus on observation skills and a basic "go bag-get home bag items for youth.. It will be a combination of speech, group participation and hands on activities for ages 8 and up.

Emily is a nurse by trade, but is also a homesteading mom and long-time 4H volunteer.

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Dandelions Recipes: Jam and Wine: - Emily will teach attendees how to make a jar of dandelion jam to take home with them, She will also give teach you how to make dandelion wine and has a little set of other dandelion recipes to take home. Adult only class $13

Ryan is an experienced beekeeper and highly accomplished swarm catcher. Lehman is also an Ohio State inspected beekeeper and certified queen breeder with 10 years’ experience. He is a beekeeping mentor and member of Athens County/Fairfield County Beekeepers Association.

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Ryan Sean McLaughlin teach both adult and youth beekeeping classes at Old School Survival Boot Camp.

Beekeeping Adults: Learn how to actually become a successful beekeeper on not merely a disappointed “bee haver.” Ryan and Sean will teach you how to set up your hive, about the best type of bees to keep for making honey in our climate, how to harvest the honey- and even how to catch a swarm of bees to move into your hives!

Beekeeping Kids: The kiddos will learn what beekeeping is all about, the value bees offer to our food supply, they will get a chance to touch and try on beekeeping gear and have a taste of raw honey.

Sean McLaughlin is a beekeeper and homesteader. McLaughlin is a retired Ohio State Highway Patrolman and lives on his 100-acre farm with his extended family in rural southern Ohio.

Shantelle is a farming grandma and self-taught herbalist. She is sharing her love of using essential oils as natural remedies in this make and take class where attendees will walk away with their own natural sore muscle, tendon, and joint mixture in a roll on bottle. $40 fee, children under 13 must be accompanied by adults.

Heidi is a homesteading and homeschooling momma. She will be teaching a composting class for youth and one for adults, as well. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the youth class.

Learn how to compost effectively and sustainably and how to test your soil.

Jon has been a colloidal silver maker and teacher for many years. In this class he will teach you not only how to make colloidal silver on your own at home, but also how to use it safely.

$13 fee to make and take a jar of Colloidal silver.. Students can also register to take home a complete colloidal silver making kit for $80

Shelli Wemmer will be teaching a Nacht Han’s Pebble Meditation class for adult and children. Participants will decorate a set of four pebbles they will take home in a pouch and learn this type of mindfulness or meditation method. $5 per person. Children under age 5 need adult supervision.

Tad is a long-time and accomplished reloader. and gun dealer. In his reloading class you will learn about the process of reloading ammunition of various calibers in his demonstration stlye presentation. You will also learn about the supplies and tools needed when setting up a reloading area at your location - and how to do so safely. This class is for adults and supervised children age 10 and up.

Dave is the Director of Forestry Programs at Hocking College, a Wildland Firefighter, Wildlife specialist, and the former Technician for Vinton Soil and Water Conservation District. He is an avid outdoorsman, and a NASP certified archery instructor.

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Youth Archery: Youth ages 5 and up can learn the basics of archery shooting and safety. The children will take turns practicing their aim in small groups after instruction time during the class session. Each session of this class is limited to 20 youth attendees and pre-registration is required.

Orienteering Learn basic navigational skills and how to use a compass - for Adults and teens. While bringing a compass is not required, it is highly recommended.

Orienteering for Kids: Children ages 5 and up

Learn basic orienteering skills and why possessing them will be useful. While bringing a compass is not required, it is highly recommended.

Travis is a former Eagle scout with a degree in Wildlife and Forestry, as well as an EMT, Herbalist, and Primitive to modern survival skills teacher.

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Wilderness First Responder: A wilderness first aid class with students learning and actually playing "victims" to do primary assessment, safe clearing a scene, secondary assignment, POA, treatment to stabilize, and evacuation. Adults and teens 13 and up only.

Timber Cruising: Students will learn how to figure the amount of four feet they can get out of a given tree. Would be handy knowledge to have if trying to build a cabin, shed, sell standing timber or lumber cut from their own portable sawmill. Adults and teens 13 and up only.

Celestial Navigation: Students will go on a night hike and learn how to navigate in the woods using the stars and other natural elements as their guide. Adults and supervised 11 years old and up only.

Suturing: Students will learn how to do emergency sutures - more details coming soon! Adults and teens 17 and up only.

Meagan and Robbie are rural folks who grew up fishing, hunting, and making the most of what they had or could make. Meagan is lending her talents to teach the Tin Can Lantern Class for Kids $4 per child age six and up (4 and up with supervision) Faux Stained Glass craft class for kids $3 per child, and the Pine Needle Animal Craft class for kids $2.50

Robbie will be teaching the Fishing Class for Kids at the pond, showing them angler basics and helping them enjoy the catch and release pond. Children will make a primitive/emergency fishing pole to take home with them after trying it out on the pond.

Solar Cooking For Kids: Make your own solar oven to take home and make S’mores on a solar oven - and get to enjoy eating them at the end of class and a solar cookbook for kids ebook. $5.50 materials fee without book.. Ages 8 and up unless accompanied by an adult.

Clayton is a former member of the United States Army - tank division and homeschooling parent. He will be teaching a Youth Knife Types and Safety and Slingshot Course Class. Children under the age of 8 most be accompanied by an adult.

More details coming soon!

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Cooking From Scratch- The Basics: In this class, we will learn several of the basics to cooking from scratch. We will learn how to make gravy, as a demonstration, and will discuss items you should always have, in a from-scratch kitchen. We’ll discuss the herbs and spices that are used in popular dishes, like pasta sauces, taco seasoning, Asian cuisine, homemade stuffing, etc. Find out just how simple it really is, to step away from pre-made foods, and make dishes from whole food ingredients.

Raising Meat and Egg Laying Chickens: Learn how to raise chickens, for eggs, and for

meat. This class will also cover what is required, when raising market chickens as a 4-H project.

Class will not cover butchering. Class comes with a husbandry ebook.

Ashley and her daughter Gacie at Old School Survival Boot Camp

Ashley Harper is a homesteading and

homeschooling mom, who lives on a farm, where she and her family raise beef, chickens, a large garden, and many herbs.

She began cooking from scratch at around 8 years old, and has learned skills from many women and men, in her life, as well as through lots of trial and error.

Ashley and hide tanner Mary Elizabeth Williams at Old School Survival Boot Camp

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Homesteading on 1 Acre: Learn how to build a successful and sustainable homestead on 1 acre or less. Dusty Goat Homestead will share tips, tricks, and well-honed insight specifically for small land and backyard homesteaders!

Tincture Make and Take: Learn how to make and use herbal remedy tinctures to address or prevent common ilnness.

JON AND RACHEL of Dusty Goat Homestead OWN AND OPERATE A SMALL CHICKEN HATCHERY THEY COHOSTED THE GULF COAST HOMESTEADERS MEET UP IN MILTON FLORIDA IN 2021 AND 2022, AN EVENT THAT BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND TEACHES ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF HOMESTEADING, CHICKEN AND PORK PROCESSING, BREAD MAKING, DOG TRAINING, FARM BUDGETING, RAISING LIVESTOCK, GARDENING, FOOD PRESERVATION, COMPOSTING, ETC.. THEY COHOSTED KEEPERS OF THE OLD WAYS IN 2023, AN EVENT FOCUSED ON EDUCATION OF THE OLD WAYS OF DOING THINGS...BEFORE TODAYS TECHNOLOGY. SKILLS THAT IF WE DONT PRESERVE AND CONTINUE TO TEACH WILL DIE WITH OUR ANCESTORS. JON HAS WORKED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRECTIONS FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS, 15 YEARS IN A MAX PRISON AND 6 AT THE COUNTY JAIL. HE IS A RANGEMASTER, FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR, HAND TO HAND COMBAT INSTRUCTOR, LESS THAN LETHAL MUNITIONS AND CHEMICAL AGENT INSTRUCTOR. HE IS ALSO CERTIFIED TO TEACH ALL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CLASSES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FIRST AID.

JON HAS TAUGHT IN THE CORRECTIONS ACADEMY FOR NEW OFFICERS/DEPUTIES, AND TAUGHT INSERVICE CLASSES. HE HAS 10 YEARS TEACHING LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASSES. RACHEL WAS AN EMT AND SHE IS CURRENTLY 911 DISPATCHER WITH 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE. THEY ATTEND MANY EVENTS EACH YEAR TEACHING CLASSES ON EVERYTHING FROM RAISING CHICKENS, HOW TO BUILD A HOOP COOP, HOW TO HOMESTEAD ON AN ACRE OR LESS, GETTED STARTED PROVIDING YOUR OWN FOOD, LEARNING TO BE MORE SELF SUFFICIENT (COLLECTING YOUR OWN SEEDS FROM WHAT YOU GROW, RAISING REPRODUCIBLE MEAT BIRDS, HATCHING YOUR OWN CHICKS, MAKING YOUR OWN COMPOST, BIOCHAR, GROWING FOOD FOR YOUR ANIMALS ON A SMALL SCALE, USING THE NATURAL MATERIALS IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT). THEY ALSO TEACH HOW TO MAKE A HOMESTEAD WORK WITHOUT THE BIG BOX STORES....IN THE EVENT THE STORES CLOSE, WE WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW HOW TO DO THINGS WITHOUT HAVING TO GO BUY EVERYTHING. IN 2023 THEY BECAME CERTIFIED NPIP/AI AND A LICENSES SMALL HATCHERY AND SPECIALIZE IN AMERICAN BRESSE A DUAL PURPOSE MEAT/LAYER BREED.

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American Canoe Association Certification Class: A 2.5 hours long on intro. to kayaking, paddling, deep water safety/ reentering. This will be a ACA (American canoe association) class. Cost is $90 per participant. Students WILL be getting wet when taking this class! The course will be held daily on the pond at the fairgrounds. Maximum 5 students per class.

Raccoon Creek Outfitters is a small Hocking Hills Region family-owned business with a premier kayak shop.

"In our world, if you are a friend of ours, then you are family. Our goal is to get as many people as we can to love the water as much as we do. We have over 20 years of experience in the paddling industry. We are centrally located between the Hocking Hills Region and Athens County, just minutes from Lake Hope State Park.

Our livery offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as shuttle services if you have your own vessel. You can even pick one up at our gear and snack shop. We also have primitive campsites available for rent. - Bobbi and Dustin Hoy

Jamie, was raised in an outdoor lifestyle. He grew up shooting, hunting, fishing, camping and trapping at every opportunity. After 20 years as a competitive shooter, in multiple disciplines he retired from competition after winning an IDPA State title in the last match he shot. He continues to teach firearm classes as an NRA instructor.

Diving deep into Wilderness Survival rekindled his love for the woods. Jamie has attended classes from major survival schools on short and long term wilderness skills, urban survival, wilderness first aid, herbal medicine, botany and wildcrafting, green woodworking, knapping, blacksmithing, bladesmithing, bow making and trapping.

He is passionate about learning, testing and developing new skills. He enjoys passing on these skills either in person as an Instructor at Campcraft Outdoors, through YouTube or Online courses. If he is not working on a new skill or sitting silently in a tree stand watching a game trail, he is probably spending time with his wife of over 20 years and their two children.

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Carving a Wooden Slingshot: Students will learn how to use their knife to safely carve a Slingshot from a tree fork. You will leave with your own hand carved custom slingshot. $5 material fee. Students must bring their own knife. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Robert grew up in Czechoslovakia, a former communist country, where he studied mathematics and physics. He wanted to teach mathematics but was told that only members of the communist party can teach. Fortunately, the Velvet Revolution came and the communist party lost power. After the revolution, the country needed economists. Since its economy used to be governed by direct commands from the communist party, real economists were not needed and so no schools for them existed. So people like Robert and his classmates, who were able to take textbooks in macro- and microeconomics, study them--literally overnight, and excel in the subject the next day,

became the drivers of the new country's economy. That is why Robert worked

in the finance industry―as a financial analyst, interim mutual fund president, and CEO of a brokerage company. After the government turned back to communism, and essentially killed the free market, he departed for the

United States where he completed his PhD in Mathematics at the Ohio State

University. Then he followed his calling to teach mathematics, and currently

holds the position of Professor of Mathematics at a state university. At the same time, Robert wanted to apply what he learned and so he also worked as a consultant in a company making

superconducting coils for MRI's.

After Robert realized that communists are working to take over the U.S., he was looking for another country to move again, away from communists. However, he couldn't find any place in the world where the situation would be better. So, he decided to stay, study the U.S. constitution, and become a U.S. citizen so he can better fight the communists.

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Immigrant from a Communist Country Parts 1 and P: Learn why Robert and his family fled from living under Communist control, what life was like living under the unfair and brutal system and signs to watch for to make sure communism and socialism are not seeping into the American culture, life, and government.

Homeschool Checkup and Recommendations: Get tips on preparing your homeschooled child for college admissions courtesy of Professor Mendris.

Building an off-grid House: Learn how Robert built his home entirely off grid and how his system were e installed and function. Get budgeting and priority tips, as well.

Nutrition for preppers: Learn about the body’s nutritional needs not just now, but during a more physically and mentally exhausting long-term emergency scenario and what food stuffs (and quantities) you should stockpile.

Survival Science for Kids: Have some hands-on science fun while learning life skills that will serve you well both now and if disaster strikes.

End Times: Deception: Learn to be a discerning listening and consumer of news and events.

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Quail Husbandry and Butchering: Learn how to incubate, raise chicks, care for quail

and butcher extra birds all in your urban backyard. Demonstration of how simple it is to butcher quail with minimal tools needed.

Scott and Jennifer began raising quail on their tiny city property in 2023. While they don’t claim to be experts they have learned lots and have successfully raised several batches of quail thus far for eggs and meat. They are excited to share with others how easy it is to raise these versatile birds. Scott works for a car manufacturer full time. Jennifer is a stay at home mom. They have 6 children whom they homeschool. The children all help with the care of the quail.

Jamie Childers has lived in the Vinton County area most of her life. She served a term

in the Air Force. After getting out, she came back home, where she married

and raised her son. She has always been interested in becoming self- reliant, and consider herself a perpetual student.

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Beginner Drop Spindle Spinning: This class will introduce the basics to process wool and spin it on a drop spindle. There is a $5 make and take fee for a practice drop spindle and hank of wool. No one under 13 is permitted in this class.

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With over 20 years as a Boy Scout leader much of Hooks outdoor knowledge comes from. Plus what his Dad taught him as youth.

Hook was a youth instructor in 2023 at The Gatherthing for 2 classes. Build a survival fishing kit. Build a Get Home Safe Bag. Also an Instructor at the Midwest Woodcraft Fall gathering. Litter to Lures

“Hooks Outdoors LLC, was founded on Jan. 26, 2021 and is the North Carolina dealer for Real World Wildlife Products. We stock the complete line of Real World Wildlife Products and mainly serve the state of North Carolina. Other companies we represent are DeerGro agriculture products and Smokey’s Deer Lures.

I started this company for my children and grandchildren to have something to fall back on in their futures. My oldest son Josh, my daughter Emily and my youngest son James along with my beautiful wife Lori are who make up Hooks Outdoors LLC. We strive to provide the very best food plot seed and deer mineral products on the market through Real World Wildlife Products to our customers.

We offer the best product along with the best pricing and delivery and our service is second to none. Let us help you grow the healthiest wildlife possible with the aid of Real World Wildlife food plot seed and deer mineral products as there are no other products on the market that can compare to Real World.” - Hook

Survival fishing kit for kids. Recommend ages 10 and up. Parents need to be with kids 12 and under o help them.

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Introduction to Knife Fighting: An introductory class to the tactics and realities of knife fighting. Explore the fundamentals of knife combat in this dynamic and practical course. Designed for self-defense and martial arts enthusiasts, participants will learn crucial offensive and defensive techniques, emphasizing safety, precision, and strategic thinking.

Clint currently holds the ranks of 3rd degree black in Counterpoint Tactical System and in Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima, as well as studious training in boxing, muay thai, bjj, judo, tai chi, and fencing. Clint is passionate about helping all levels of students improve their skills and grow in their appreciation of martial arts.

The Ohio Homeschool Science Fair will be held in OSS Boot Camp Learning Area 1 - Fern Kruger Building on May 1 6

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Trey is a self-made craftsman and aspiring carpenter. Interests are bow making, leather working and hunting.

This is a 3-session Make-and-Take course teaching techniques on how to make a bow and arrows from scratch. Trey will demonstrate the process up to final tillering of bows made from hardwood. Students will have hands on to do the final tillering of their bows. If time permits, students will learn how to make their own arrows. Students need to be strong enough to repeatedly pull back a minimum of 25 lbs. Bow, string, tillering tree, and tillering tool will be provided at cost. $70 fee applies. Bring a pocketknife with you to class.

Hocking Hills Youth Makers Market

The Hocking Hills Youth Makers Market will be held during after the Ohio Homeschool Science Fair and at the end of Old School Survival Boot Camp and Homesteading Gathering. Friday classes. Check out the creations, wares, and plants developed by the young entrepreneurs while at spending time at the Vinton County Fairgrounds.

Have a child that wants to be a part of the first Hocking Hills Youth Makers Market? Click here to find out more!

Daniel “Ox” Leathers is a lifelong outdoorsman and veteran of the US Army. Some of his assignments included the 107th Military Intelligence Battalion as part of the Seventh Infantry Division, United State Military Observers Group – Washington at the Pentagon and he finished his military service with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne (aka, the Nightstalkers). Ox has worked as the Director of Outdoor Programs for the Boy Scouts of America in central and western Kentucky and has visited all three BSA national high adventure bases. He has also served in the hunting industry as the Regional Director for the National Wild Turkey Federation in Kentucky. Ox is co-founder of Longhunter Outfitters where he worked as a river guide and all-around outdoor skills instructor and guide. He focuses on outdoor recreation of all kinds, but specializes in bushcraft, hiking, backpacking, hunting, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. Since an early age, Ox has enjoyed land navigation and survival skills. He grew up in Scouting and earned his Eagle Scout award as well as Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. He is currently working on the upcoming release of his new podcast “Woods Wisdom” and the relaunch of his YouTube channel where he shows his enjoyment of the outdoors and gives tips along the way.

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Youth Basic Land Navigation: This class is designed for kids ages 8-12. It is designed as a basic overview of land navigation and will focus on navigating using terrain features. In this course we will cover:

- Basic land features and how to find them on a map

- Features of a topographic map such as color, terrain, legend, etc

- How to find your location on map using terrain association

- Pace count

NOTE: Some requirements of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and other youth programs may be fulfilled during the class. If you need anything signed off, be sure to bring it.

Youth Basic Map & Compass: This class is designed for kids ages 8-12. It is designed as a basic overview of the use of a map and compass. We will focus primarily on the use of a compass. In this course we will cover:

- Parts of a compass

- How to orient a compass

- How to orient a map

- Review parts of a map

- Use of four digit grid coordinates

NOTE: Some requirements of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout, may be fulfilled during the class. If you need anything signed off, be sure to bring it.

Dayton, is just 15 years old and is already a learned and skilled bushcrafter who regularly teaches classes to both youth and adults.. He began learning and practicing bushcraft survival skills when he was only 5 years old.

Bournique has taken many classes and courses over the years and is now an M. A.G. Network instructor. He recently received his my trapping and hunting license.

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Fire Making Class: In this class, I’ll be showing Y’all different ways to start fires, Including primitive techniques, how to make and use fire starters, and fire theory. I will have live demonstrations and will be open to questions. Open for all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Lock Picking 101: In this class, I will be teaching how to: pick locks, break locks, and how to get out of

locks (handcuffs). I will have demonstrations and will be open to questions. For ages 10 and up.

Clayton Clancy

May 17-19, 2024

Daily breakfast courtesy of the Vinton County Firefighters Association included in ticket price. Breakfast options will include sausage and pancakes or sausage gravy and biscuits.

Angi is a mother of 4 and grandmother of 9 as well as years of being a pet mom. She was unable to have pets as a child due to family health issues and when those

issues were resolved, her mom just knew she was one of those kids that would

bring home every stray. She did try but unfortunately, a garter snake wasn’t a hit. During her teens, they had a family dog and from them on, she was hooked. She moved out on my own and started with two “male”

mice...we all know where that ended up. After marrying, her home became

residence for reptiles, birds, rodents, dogs, cats and even potbelly pigs. She has always lived in urban or semi-urban places or she would have had livestock as well. After 25 years in the HVAC industry She decided it was time for a change and became a veterinary assistant at a local clinic. She spent another 15 years in that field. During her time with the veterinarians, she gathered a large amount of knowledge and experience regarding first aid and wellness care and has experienced just about any illness or injury with her own pets as well,

including parvovirus and bordatella. Being on a tight budget, She had to handle a lot of things on her own. She has stitched up wounds and splinted legs and

paws more times than she can count. She is sharing her knowledge and experience with you but as always, consulting a licensed veterinarian is always the best choice to determine treatment or obtain medications. In a SHTF situation, the knowledge you will obtain from this class may possibly save your pets life or at least stabilize their condition until you can reach the

vet.

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Pet Preparedness and care when the Vet's Not There: This class will focus on the basics of prepping items for small animal pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc), It will also cover SHTF type behavior and confinement, basic first aid treatments, medication administration, restraint techniques and the specialty items for a pet first aid kit. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome in this class.

Raymond Mhor is is an author, blogger, internet influencer and personal development coach who has been in the survival arena for over 20 years. Ray has eight books, multiple television appearances including The History Channel’s Countdown To The Apocalypse as well as many radio and podcast interviews to his credit. Ray’s motto is ... “Real Prepping for Real People - None of the Hollywood Stuff.” He currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with his wife Cynthia, his daughter and their four dogs. The Mhor family enjoys living the homesteading and preparedness lifestyle.

Classes

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Feasting on Food Prep: This class is a discussion of using the principles of storage for the best quality products. It includes my own four rules of stockpiles. It is open to comments and courteous discussion by the entire class.

Deborah was militarily trained in survivalism. She

is Short Term/Long Term food preservation and use. expert who routinely teaches these skills to folks eager to learn how to better prepare their survival pantry while keeping and eye on both nutrition and taste.

Old School Survival Boot Camp emcee extraordinaire Jay McCann will get you to class on time and share any alerts you need to hear throughout the event.

Tim is the official old school survival boot camp photographer. Tim Evans Photography is in demand on the international level, and we are ever so grateful he is inspired by the Boot Camp experience and comes back year after year to highlight in still images all the self-reliance and patriotic magic that happens here.

Bobby is a retired McArthur Fire Department Captain, and former mayor.

His love for community prompted him to agree with his wife's crazy idea of bringing thousands of people to this patch of rural heaven to showcase the skills of locals and renowned self-reliance folks alike, to help teach the eager masses more about homesteading, survival, bushcraft, all manner of pioneer era skills, and to showcase the American spirt.

Bobby does all of the heavy lifting at OSS Boot Camp to ensure the tents, potties, map, and all other infrastructure are in place to ensure a happy and safe experience for everyone.

Our fabulously talented attendees that have affectionately been dubbed the “Boot Camp Trio” offer great sing along and toe-tapping live music during the 3-day survival and homesteading event.

Free face painting and balloon animals for kids!