Tweens & Teens: Saturday Survivors
Schedule
Sat Mar 07 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
8505 Buffaloe Rd, Wake Forest, NC | Knightdale, NC
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Saturday Survival Camp100% Outdoor | Rain or Shine | Drop-Off Program
Saturday Survival Camp is a fully outdoor, child-led program designed to build real-world skills, confidence, resilience, and a meaningful connection to nature.
This is a team-led, responsive class, meaning our instructors intentionally observe the interests, energy, and developmental needs of the group each week and shape the day accordingly. If children are deeply engaged in shelter building, we lean into survival structures. If curiosity sparks around art, engineering, foraging, or exploration, we follow that thread.
We believe the most meaningful learning happens when we work with children—honoring their curiosity, readiness, and autonomy—rather than forcing rigid outcomes.
Participation is always optional and never forced. Children are encouraged—but not pressured—to explore, rest, observe, create, or engage at their own pace.
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🌿 Who This Program Is For
• Designed primarily for ages 8–14
We ask families to be transparent about any learning preferences, disabilities, sensory needs, medical considerations, or other information that may help us best support your child. Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for all participants.
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🔥 What We May Explore
Each session varies based on group dynamics, interests, and seasonal conditions. Activities may include:
• Wilderness and trail safety
• Responsible wildlife encounters
• Identifying hazardous plants
• Foraging fundamentals
• Survival shelter building
• Fire-crafting skills
• Wild medicines and plant knowledge
• Farm chores and practical life skills
• Safe tool use
• Team building and cooperation
• Nature exploration and navigation
• Kindness, leadership, and community values
• Native ecosystems and environmental stewardship
• Bushcraft skills
• Open play and collaborative exploration
Our intention is for children to have fun, build strong positive associations with the outdoors, and develop authentic confidence through hands-on experience.
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⚠️ Return & Cancellation Policy
Due to the high demand and limited capacity of our programs, all registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Families must be confident they can attend all scheduled class dates, including any weather-related make-up dates, which typically occur within two weeks following the final scheduled class.
• Make-up classes are only offered if we cancel a class
• Missed classes cannot be refunded or rescheduled
• Holding a spot prevents another family from enrolling and directly impacts our ability to fund programming
For extenuating circumstances, please email us directly. Thank you for supporting our small school and community-based model.
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🤍 Scholarships
We offer a limited number of scholarships for each session. Please email us for more information.
If you do not hear back right away, we kindly ask that you follow up or reach out via phone or social media. We currently serve over 60 families with a very small teaching team. While we do our best to respond promptly, occasional delays may occur. Thank you for your patience—we truly care.
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✅ Class Requirements
Bathroom Independence
Students must be fully bathroom independent, including:
• Recognizing when they need to go
• Using indoor or outdoor restroom setups independently
• Managing clothing (zippers, buttons, belts, etc.)
• Wiping independently (staff may guide verbally but cannot provide physical assistance)
• Washing hands independently
Basic Self-Care Skills
Students must be able to:
• Carry their own backpack
• Manage their water bottle and snacks
• Put on and remove jackets, hats, and shoes with minimal assistance
• Clearly communicate needs (hungry, cold, tired, hurt, etc.)
Outdoor Readiness
Students must be able to:
• Participate safely in outdoor activities
• Engage outdoors in varied weather with appropriate clothing
• Stay with the group during hikes and open exploration
• Follow boundaries and engage in safe outdoor behavior
• Respect animals, plants, tools, and shared spaces
Social & Emotional Readiness
Students should be able to:
• Engage in group play and follow simple instructions
• Transition between activities with support
• Participate without persistent physical aggression
• Use words or gestures to express needs
Safety Expectations
Students must:
• Follow safety guidance around animals, tools, water, and fire
• Remain within sight and sound of instructors at all times
• Participate in on-site readiness assessments for tool-based activities (fire-making, knife carving, archery, cooking)
Health & Accessibility
• All allergies, health conditions, and support needs must be disclosed on the intake form
• Eating and cooking are part of this program; all food-related considerations must be communicated in advance
Experience Requirements
• No prior outdoor, farm, or wilderness experience is required
• All skills are taught step-by-step by trained instructors
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Where is it happening?
8505 Buffaloe Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 8505 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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